Volunteering

Sports volunteers have been described as the "lifeblood of sport" and as providing "the foundations of our sporting nation". SASSOT recognises that the critical role of volunteers is fundamental for sport to continue to thrive throughout the sub-region and the need for better support and investment in the volunteer workforce.

Sports Volunteering across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

There are thousands of voluntary opportunities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Whatever you're interested in, whatever you can do and whatever time you have to spare, there's something to suit you.

Organisations throughout Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent need volunteers right now for activities ranging from coaching and marshalling to hospitality and administration. If you can spare just one day to volunteer at an event in your local area, or an hour a week to help people in your community, they would love for you to join them.

So if you want to enjoy yourself, meet new people, learn new skills and play a very real part in your community, go on. Take Action. Volunteer.

If you want to become a volunteer, are looking for volunteers or developing volunteering then visit the Volunteering section on the West Midlands for 2012 website.

Also please visit www.do-it.org.uk to find volunteering opportunities in your area or contact your local Volunteer Centre.

Benefits

Anyone can volunteer. But why should you?

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It can:

improve your skills
well-being
social networks
employment chances
be good fun
a chance to give something to the community

For details of projects and organisations that could provide access to new volunteers or support for exisiting ones please click on the links below;

Sports Leaders UK Volunteer Recognition Award 2011

The nomination process has now started for the Sports Leaders UK Volunteer Recognition Scheme 2011, and you can register your nomination here.

We are looking for nominations from organisations and clubs who have volunteers aged 14+, have completed a Sports Leaders UK award and have completed at least an additional 10 hours of volunteering in their community since becoming a Sports Leader.

The Sports Leaders UK Volunteer Recognition Scheme acknowledges those Sports Leaders who have used their sports leadership skills to make a contribution to their local communities, demonstrating that sports leadership and volunteering really does make a difference.

If you can't find what you want from the above links, please contact;

Chris Turner
Club Development Manager
01785 619681
cturner@staffordbc.gov.uk