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GLOW Sports Volunteer

  • VO94472

Description

Skilz is a non-profitable charity, and our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals and communities by providing a diverse range of opportunities, which promote Health and Wellbeing for all.

Our Glow Sports program launched in Arbroath in 2018 and was run in partnership with Active Schools Angus to offer FREE UV sports sessions to primary aged children. Following the success of The People's Project campaign, we secured funding to continue to expand our GLOW sessions within our area. Alongside our work in schools, our funding has allowed us to provide FREE Glow Sports activities in partnership across Angus.

Our sports coaches plan and deliver exciting multi-sport sessions that can be completed in the dark with the use of UV lights. Travelling between Dundee and Angus areas to provide these fun sessions for all children.

What can you expect to be doing?
• Setting up and taking down equipment
• Session Planning
• Delivering sessions
• Interacting and befriending with the children
• Completing risk assessments

We are looking for someone with
• With experience in DJing or music
• A friendly and outgoing personality
• Good communicational skills
• Good organisation skills
• Suitable IT skills
• Preferably has a driving license (not necessary)

We ask for a flexible commitment throughout the week. Most sessions last 1 hour. However, there may be more than 1 session at a time. Time for travelling is also considered.

Skilz will provide any necessary support or training that is needed for this role so that volunteers can feel confident and happy when volunteering with us.

Volunteering at Glow has several benefits for you including:
• The opportunity to work with different children
• Meeting new people and making new friends
• Being part of a team of Sports Coaches
• Developing new skills
• Enhancing your coaching ability
• Expanding your knowledge of Charity work

Organisation aims and objectives

Skilz is a non-profitable charity, and our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals and communities by providing a diverse range of opportunities, which promote Health and Wellbeing for all.

Restrictions

Travel details: There may be some travel within the Dundee and Angus area.
Minimum age: 18

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