If you want to make a lasting legacy in your community this is the role for you. We pair you with community sports groups who are making real social impact and you work with them to increase their capacity. Our volunteer business mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in an area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. Sported works closely to support our volunteers throughout the process, and the opportunities available are very flexible – from answering a 15 minute call from a club leader who has questions in your skill area, to delivering a workshop or a 6-month mentor placement. As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on the sustainability and capacity of these clubs. Full induction is offered, as well as personal development opportunities, and you will join a network of skilled Sported volunteers across the UK. You will work with a diverse range of people and organisations and will receive support throughout from the Sported Volunteer Services team. Most importantly, you will have fun!

Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support sporting groups in and around Aberdeen City. Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them with the business side of their affairs. We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around the business side of their organisation in order to survive and thrive. If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of business areas including the following then we’d love to hear from you: *Fundraising *Marketing *Business Planning *Impact & Evaluation *Governance *Finance *Strategic Planning This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch. Good support is provided to all volunteers. Sported volunteers are given full induction training prior to starting volunteering and will be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role. For more details please contact Mark Bingley, Volunteer Services Projects Lead at EMail: volunteer@sported.org.uk or tel.: 020 3848 4670.

Forfar Badminton Club invite volunteers to come and join them on Friday night (6 - 7.30) to help out with the junior club which runs at this time over 4 courts.

Tayside Dynamos Powerchair Football Club is Community based club run by volunteers in the Dundee and Angus area. We are actively recruiting players and supporters of all ages and experience and we would welcome the opportunity to work with you to develop your Powerchair skills in a friendly sport based club environment. Powerchair Football as a sport is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, social skills, chair skills and work as part of a team. You can find out more about the sport in Scotland and it’s exciting developments by visiting www.thespfa.org

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a successful and inclusive group. Powerchair Football as a sport is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, social skills, chair skills and work as part of a team. If you would like to get involved and make a valuable difference to the lives of the players and yourself then Tayside Dynamos would loves to hear from you. You can find out more about the sport in Scotland and it’s exciting developments by visiting www.thespfa.org

Forfar Indoor Sports incorporates a six rink indoor bowling club with a Junior Coaching session running on Saturday mornings 10 - 12 and to help with the running of this they are looking for enthusiastic volunteer junior coaches to join there team.

Are you passionate about cycling? Could you inspire young people to cycle more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including induction, Safeguarding Training, and Cycle Ride Leader training. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in Falkirk, supporting led rides for children so that they can explore their local cycle network. We find that our volunteers value their improved skills and knowledge and often feel their own prospects improve as a result of volunteering. It’s a great way to do something for others and research shows that volunteering benefits people of all ages through increasing feelings of self-esteem, respect, motivation and wellbeing.

The Clackmannanshire Befriending Project recruit and train volunteers to befriend isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged young people (aged 8-18) in the local area. Volunteers are matched one to one with a young person, meet them on a regular basis and participate in activities in the community. This could be after school, in the evening or at weekends, depending on volunteer availability. Befrienders are to be reliable, trusting and a positive role model. Activities are “timeout” for young people who often live in difficult circumstances. These young people often benefit from an adult befriender who they can talk to and trust, as well as providing them with a reason to get out of the house. The project helps young people with their social skills, self-esteem, school attendance/ performance, resilience, personal safety/ health and relationships. Young people are referred from local schools, social work or other partners. Befrienders are aged 18 years or over, have spare time on a regular basis and are committed to befriending for a minimum period of 12 months. If you are interested, contact us today for an informal chat.

WDCVS are looking for enthusiastic, reliable people to become Health Walk Leaders. The role of the walk leader will be to lead group walks using local walking routes in a safe, responsible and enjoyable way. The walk leader will work as part of a team to encourage and support members of the public to become more active. Health Walk leaders will support walkers at a pace that suits the walker, ensuring that everyone enjoys the walks. Health walks are free of charge and are taken on a regular basis. Everyone is welcome to come along, and Walk Leaders will be motivating and encouraging to all walkers regardless of ability or life circumstance. Health Walk Leaders will receive free training and will be supported by the project coordinator. After training we would like Health Walk Leaders to commit 6 months to the project.

WDCVS are looking for enthusiastic, reliable people to become Health Walk Leaders. The role of the walk leader will be to lead group walks using local walking routes in a safe, responsible and enjoyable way. The walk leader will work as part of a team to encourage and support members of the public to become more active. Health Walk leaders will support walkers at a pace that suits the walker, ensuring that everyone enjoys the walks. Health walks are free of charge and are taken on a regular basis. Everyone is welcome to come along, and Walk Leaders will be motivating and encouraging to all walkers regardless of ability or life circumstance. Health Walk Leaders will receive free training and will be supported by the project coordinator. After training we would like Health Walk Leaders to commit 6 months to the project.