Transcript East Lothian Volunteer Presentation

Sport Countryside and Leisure
Adam Martin, Active Schools Coordinator –
[email protected]
Sean McAuley, SFA Football Development Officer –
[email protected]
In Summary
More People
More Active
More Often
Active Schools
What do we do?
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Recruitment, training and management of volunteers
Develop and sustain strong links between schools and local sports clubs
Provide training opportunities to coaches and volunteers
Target hard to reach groups (Disability, Girls, Inactive, Disadvantaged, BME)
Provide a year round programme of easily accessible, safe and, fun physical activity
Volunteering Opportunities
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As a sports coach or activity leader
In the office, contributing to planning or organising
As a supervisor e.g. taking a register or administering 1st aid
Sports Development
What do we do?
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School Sport
Club Development
Coach education
East Lothian District Squads
Sports Performance Athletes – Development
Volunteering Opportunities
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As a sports coach
As a referee or umpire
Supervisory role
Administration of fixtures or collating of results
In the office, contributing to planning or organising
Community Recreation And
Physical Activity
What do we do?
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Sports award scheme
Health improvement activities:
Child healthy weight
Ageing well
Health and Activity for long term Conditions
Health Walks
Sports Facilities and Infrastructure Development
Volunteering Opportunities
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As a walk or jog group leader
Supporting sports events
Leading or assisting physical activity programmes for all ages
Supporting activity sessions and social groups for older people
Why Be A Student Volunteer?
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Training opportunities
Volunteer recognition scheme
Building contacts
Enhance C.V.
Gain knowledge and experience of education, sports development and,
health promotion
 Receive individual support and guidance from sport countryside and
leisure service staff
How Can I Get Involved?
 Please return application form if you wish to be
contacted.
 Visit our website -
www.activeschoolseastlothian.co.uk