Description
Do you love talking about sport? Our clubs support older people who enjoy reminiscing about sport. Our volunteers love a bit of banter and sessions are about everyone having fun!
Sporting Memories needs volunteers with an ability to communicate well with others and to support club members who may have memory or physical health problems. The most important skill is to be able to listen and to get club members involved in the discussion. You will be part of a team of volunteers who will work together to improve the well-being of club members. Our volunteer induction process involves:
- An initial phone or face-to-face contact to talk about volunteering with us.
- An online training session re planning and running a club (3 hours).
- Fortnightly online sessions where you can meet other volunteers and be supported.
Organisation aims and objectives
We are a charity and social enterprise that helps older people to reminiscence, replay and reconnect through the power of sport and physical activity. Launched in 2011, Sporting Memories supports a wide range of people aged 50-plus, including those living with dementia, living with depression or facing isolation and loneliness to improve their mental and physical wellbeing through our regular club sessions, situated within local communities across England, Scotland and Wales. We are dedicated to bringing older people together with the aim of making a positive difference in their lives by providing them with a welcoming, supportive and structured environment where they can develop confidence to improve their lives for the better. Sporting Memories achieves this by offering a range of support mechanisms and unique products which are designed to aid the development and running of sessions in a range of locations including community and leisure centres, care homes, hospitals and a range of settings.
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Frequency and commitment details
The Bellshill Club meets on a Friday at 11.00 until 12 at Unitas Court, Unitas Road, Bellshill.
Restrictions
Experience required: No experience is required, just an ability to engage and communicate with people and to support those with who find it difficult to get involved or have health problems. A sense of humour and an ability to listen to others.
Travel details: Volunteers can claim expenses if they need to travel to a club (mileage, bus or train fares).
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Expenses are paid monthly or in advance if necessary.
Training details: An initial online training session (3 hours) and Dementia Awareness sessions available.