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Sport Aberdeen’s Active Schools team is seeking new volunteers who are eager to play an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of Aberdeen’s young people.
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to inspire the next generation and help local children to get active? Boost your confidence, develop life skills and enhance your CV by volunteering to support existing sport and physical activity sessions or develop new ones.
Active Schools Aberdeen are on the lookout for new volunteers to boost local children’s involvement in sport and physical activity.
The invitation to volunteer extends to anyone over the age of 13 with a desire to help young people, with an interest in sport and a desire to give back to the local community. Opportunities are available before school, during lunchtime, after-school or in the evening, and new volunteers (including all secondary school pupils) will be accompanied by another coach or volunteer at sessions.
Active Schools is a sportscotland national initiative that aims to provide all children with high quality opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity. The Aberdeen Active Schools team is part of award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen and they engage with all local authority primary and secondary schools across the city with a responsibility to encourage young people to participate in free physical activity sessions and join extracurricular sports clubs. Getting involved in Active Schools activities will help get more children active and give them the opportunity to develop important life skills. Be it making friends, getting active, improving health and mental well-being or gaining self-esteem, there are many benefits of participating in sport.
Across the city we have a team of almost 900 volunteers, including parents, teachers, students, secondary school pupils, family members and club coaches.
Eilidh Shanks, former Active Schools volunteer during secondary school, said:
“I really enjoyed volunteering for Active Schools. I was involved in helping at netball clubs, holiday activity camps and fun runs. I loved that I got to work with kids of all ages, encouraging them to take part in sport. It was rewarding to see the kids enjoying themselves and improving each week.”
Volunteering can also help to shape a career in sport. Rory Anton, former Active Schools volunteer, commented:
“During my time volunteer coaching for Active Schools, it really helped me see the power of sport for young people and allowed me as a young coach to develop my leadership capabilities. There are definitely aspects of my job as a Club Development Officer at RGU SPORT supporting the development of our Student Leaders that I couldn’t do without the experience of leading so many sessions for Active Schools.”
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and individuals will receive full training to ensure safe delivery of all sessions. For those at secondary school we also run a Pupil Sports Leadership programme alongside volunteering opportunities. Those who have the desire to make a difference, acquire new skills and positively impact the lives of local children through sport and physical activity are urged to get involved.
For more information about becoming a Sport Aberdeen Active Schools Volunteer please contact the team at email: activeschools@sportaberdeen.co.uk or visit: https://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/careers/active-schools-volunteer
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Sign up now to volunteer at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk!
Join our fantastic team of Kiltie volunteers and help support thousands of walkers as they take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and fundraise for a charity close to their heart. The Edinburgh Kiltwalk will take place across Edinburgh and East Lothian on Sunday 15 September.
With a selection of roles to choose from, there really is something for everyone! See our walkers off at the start line, welcome them across the finish line or help them recharge at one of our Pit Stops. You can also provide support on the route by cheering and directing walkers. You can do this on foot, by cycling or by driving – we have options to suit all.
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation, have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
Can you spare 1/2 hours per week to support families within Edinburgh?
Volunteering Matters are a national volunteering charity. We are looking for "Family Support" Volunteers in the City of Edinburgh, who can offer practical, social and emotional support to a local family in need.
Our Family Supporters programme recruits, trains and supports volunteers, matching them 1:1 with parents and families facing a range of life challenges and barriers. Volunteers help families, spending 1:1 time together on a personalised set of goals chosen by the family, for the family.
These goals may including achieving improved living standards, building confidence and soft skills, budgeting, healthier eating, better school life, improving health and wellbeing or introducing parents to community resources, and lots more.
If you have an understanding of the challenges that families are facing and would like to use your life experiences and skills to support others, this could be the role for you!
As a volunteer, you will build a strong relationship based on trust and mutual respect, acting as a friendly face who listens and cares about the family.
Streetsport provides young people across Aberdeen City with the opportunity to play sport for free in a fun and safe environment.
We run week night sessions year-round and are looking for volunteers to help at these sessions. Working as part of a team, you will assist with organising and participating in activities while building relationships with the young people that attend the sessions.
Volunteering with Streetsport is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in the local communities. In addition to enhancing your CV / excellent experience for future employment, you will also have the opportunity to attend internal and external coaching and training courses.
A fantastic opportunity to assist and make a real difference. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Alaina Sinclair, Streetsport Volunteer Officer – Denis Law Legacy Trust at email: a.sinclair5@rgu.ac.uk or telephone: 01224 263681.
We are looking for volunteers to assist us at this year's Mel's Union Street Mile in association with Celebrate Aberdeen on the 31st August 2024. The main roles available are race course marshals who direct our participants around the course. The route will start on Union Street at Holburn Junction, turn left along Union Terrace, right past HMT, down and up Schoolhill, right past Marischal College and finish on Broad Street.
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity to assist and be part of a major event in Aberdeen. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Kayleigh Paterson-Donald, Charity Development Executive at email info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org or telephone: 01224 531084.
-Do you have recruitment experience at any level?
Would you like the opportunity to apply your passion for recruitment in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?
Bridge of Don Sea Cadets, based as Gordon Barracks, is currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Community Liaison Co-ordinators to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). Bridge of Don is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people.
The Charity is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with recruitment of cadets and adults to the Unit and with building strong links in the community. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?
-The tasks of a Community Liaison Co-ordinator include but are not restricted to the following:
• Use digital platforms and events to recruit both cadets and adult volunteers.
• Raise awareness of the unit to the local community through recruitment events and activities.
• Scan the community for key events and opportunities to recruit cadets and volunteers and promote the unit.
• Develop links with local media and promote the use of social media to recruit adults and cadets.
-Benefits of volunteering with Sea Cadets:
• A hugely rewarding role, helping young people change their lives and thrive
• Fantastic opportunities for personal development and training, including qualifications in watersports, leadership and management and first aid
• Real enhancements to your CV
• Meet new people
• Make a difference in your local community
For more information please contact Malcolm Garrington, Commanding Officer, Bridge of Don Sea Cadets at email: bodscc@hotmail.com or telephone: 01224 547561.
Volunteers can get involved with various aspects including planting bulbs, making up containers, digging, clearing ground areas. If you have your own greenhouse you can help by bringing on plants.
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Kiltwalk are looking for one or two Back Markers to walk 9.3 miles from Tentsmuir Forest to Slessor Gardens. This is a truly rewarding role which involves walking with the last walkers and encouraging them over the finish line. It also involves updating the control room on the progress of the walk and helping with the removal of event signage.
The shift time is 3pm - 9pm. Transport can be provided from Slessor Gardens to Tentsmuir Forest for the start of your shift. We will also provide uniform, lunch and refreshments.
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You will also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Apply now to volunteer at a Kiltwalk event in 2024!
Join our fantastic team of Kiltie volunteers and help support thousands of walkers as they take on Scotland’s ultimate walking challenge and fundraise for a charity close to their heart.
Sunday 11th August – Dundee Kiltwalk
Sunday 15th September – Edinburgh Kiltwalk
With a selection of roles to choose from, there really is something for everyone! See our walkers off at the start line, welcome them across the finish line or help them recharge at one of our Pit Stops. You can also provide support on the route by cheering and directing walkers. You can do this on foot, by cycling or by driving – we have options to suit all.
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation, have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Kiltwalk are looking for volunteers to provide event support at out start lines in St Andrews and Broughty Ferry and our finish line at Slessor Gardens in Dundee. Tasks will include helping with set up, welcoming and encouraging walkers, assisting at the info tent and luggage drop off / pick up point, directing walkers and handing out snacks, water, medals and merchandise.
Shift times are as follows, however we can offer some flexibility:
Venue Kiltie, Mighty Stride Start, St Andrews: 7am - 2:30pm
Venue Kiltie, Wee Wander Start, Broughty Ferry: 9am - 1pm
Venue Kiltie, Kiltwalk Village, Slessor Gardens: 12:30pm - 9pm
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You will also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!