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Want to be involved in your local community getting people active? We are looking for people to lead health walks as part of the Walk Aberdeen programme. Full training is provided in the form of a one day fully recognised walk leader training course. On completion of this the volunteer will have the opportunity to support or lead walking groups in your local community, encouraging others to get active and enjoy some social exercise. This position is a great opportunity to be active in your local area. Full support is available to assist you taking on this role and gradually build the confidence to be a walk leader. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. For further details please contact: Brian Harrison (Health Walks Coordinator): E. bharrison@sportaberdeen.co.uk / Tel. 01224 047928 / Mobile 07719501361

Interested in getting involved in a vibrant community-led sports project? Albury Outdoor Sports Centre is a small community facility in the centre of Aberdeen which is a working partnership with residents in the community and Sport Aberdeen and run by volunteers. We are keen to recruit volunteers to help cover shifts at the centre during our summer season opening hours, (Mon to Fri 3 – 9pm, and Sat & Sun 1-5pm, April to September). Shifts are split into two hour blocks, with volunteers working in pairs. General duties can include putting out equipment, taking bookings, operating the till, and potentially opening or closing the centre (depending on the shift signed up for). Although Albury is a sports centre, no sports experience is required although volunteering at the Centre can earns membership discounts! The Albury Outdoor Sports Centre has been run by volunteers since May 2011, and usage of the centre has increased year on year, due to the dedication and commitment of the volunteers involved. The centre would not be able to open without the continued support of volunteers, and new volunteers are always welcomed. Our main aims are to: (i) promote the Centre within the local community and to encourage all to join regardless of ability or age, and (ii) maximise usage of the Centre through development of services and facilities. Please contact Eileen Grant 01224 571683 volunteers@alburysportscentre.org

Highlife Highland are looking for adult volunteers to supervise young people on the leadership program to coach netball at Thurso High School . volunteers do not need to have knowledge of Netball coaching as training and support offered. this is a supivisory volunteering opportunity.

Walk Leaders are the most integral part of a Health Walk. From offering a friendly welcome at the start of the walk, to keeping walkers safe and happy during the walk, they make the hundreds of walks taking place across Ayrshire fun, accessible and free! All volunteers receive our Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in their community. They also receive ongoing support from either a local project coordinator or one of our Paths for All Development Officers, progression training and the opportunity to be part of something big that is really making a difference to people in South Ayrshire. Volunteers get the opportunity to be involved in our annual Volunteer Awards which recognises their achievements and can be part of other events and campaigns throughout the year. Our volunteers tell us the main reason they love being a Walk Leader is being able to support people in their communities to get active. Seeing walkers improve their health, wellbeing, confidence or enjoyment of the walk is what our Walk Leaders tell us keeps them coming back to volunteer week after week. With hundreds of Walking for Health projects managing Health Walks across Scotland, there are lots of volunteering opportunities to take advantage of. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, get in touch with us today.

Purpose and Aims of the role: Would you like to help young people to participate in group activities to build their skills and confidence? Could you spare a few hours a week? If the answer is yes we are currently looking for volunteers with experience in a range of sports and community activities. This could include football and play activities which can help improve the health and social wellbeing of our young people. Aberlour YouthPoint Glasgow works with young people aged 8-18 who may be experiencing a range of difficulties in their lives. Volunteers will help to lead groups, encouraging young people to achieve their individual goals and become positive role models. What will I be doing? • Assisting young people with sporting activities • Helping with outdoor play activities • Helping to identify young people’s needs, likes / dislikes • Supporting young people to undertake new activities • Helping young people to have fun • Building young people’s confidence and self esteem • Being a positive role model. What will I gain from the role?: • A sense of satisfaction in helping young people build their confidence and self-esteem to achieve their full potential • Practical experience of working with young people • Learning new skills • Experience to get back into the workplace or education • Be part of a professional and supportive team • Have FUN! What qualities do I need? • To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy • To have a good value base, be open minded and level headed • To be a team player • Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed • Reliable and approachable • Friendly, helpful and understanding. When will I be needed? : - weekly youthclub for games and racket sports on Tuesday and Thursday, availability for volunteers to attend either or both as suits your schedule - seasonal football camps in August and October • 2-3 hours per week Location: Glasgow

Do you love walking and like a blether? Would you like to encourage people to start walking by helping to organise and lead short walks. to As a walk leader you will: Help people discover and make the best of their local area on foot. Give people the confidence to walk on their own as well as in a group. Welcome as many people as possible by keeping walks easy and accessible. We are looking for people who are friendly, outgoing and have bags of common sense to train as volunteer walk leaders. You will be given training in how to plan a walk, how to make sure a route is safe and what to do during a walk. You will be given full support from the walking coordinator.

We are currently looking for a coach to help our head coach run our weekly Friday training session for the first team at Queen Margaret Academy between 7pm and 9pm. The role will be part time and is a volunteer position. Previous coaching experience would be helpful but not essential. This role is ideal for graduates of sports degrees or those that are still currently studying and want to earn money on the side of their degree. Powerchair football is an adaptation of football and no previous coaching experience is required; only an enthusiastic approach, commitment, and a willingness to learn. There will also be opportunities to gain coaching qualifications, through the Club’s affiliation with SPFA and the Scottish Para-Football, as part of the individual’s continued professional development. The Club is committed to increasing opportunities available to participants with a disability and therefore would like to offer inspiring coaches the chance to learn how to coach Powerchair Football. You will be supported to develop your ‘personal’ coaching skills (communication, organisation, adaptability, and compassion) and your ‘how to’ coaching skills (instruction, demonstration, observation, analysis, feedback and questioning). A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. In return for your time, the club will assist with you gaining SFA coaching qualifications, First Aid training and put you through your PVG. We are interested in speaking with people that have a background as/or worked in:  Sports Coaching  Football Coaching  PE Teachers and Teachers with a love for Sport  Teaching assistants with a love for Sport  Primary Teachers with a love for Sport  Experience of working with disabled children/adults Opportunities: Opportunities will include:  Observation and the chance to deliver Powerchair coaching sessions.  Coach observation and feedback.  Mentoring opportunities.  Opportunity to gain coaching and refereeing qualifications  Coaching at SPFA match days. Our aim is to support your understanding, knowledge and experience of coaching to support the long term sustainability of powerchair football in Ayrshire. Requirements to be a Football Coach at Ayrshire Tigers:  You must be reliable, honest and trustworthy.  Have a full UK driving licence.  You must be a people person and enjoy interacting with others.  Motivate players and be motivated themselves  Prior coaching experience within football (all sports) desirable but not essential  Prior experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities desirable but not essential.  Be well organised and forward plan.  Have a willingness to develop personally and learn new skills.  Communicate effectively.  Make things FUN.  Use time efficiently and effectively.  Develop an appropriate level of technical knowledge.  Observe and analyse players’ skills and make improvements. Main Duties:  Assisting/leading small group or whole team drills and games.  Laying out equipment ahead of the session.  Dynamic risk assessment of powerchairs and equipment before and after sessions.  Equip players as required e.g. attaching ‘Strikers’ to powerchairs.  Organise players with consideration to ability and individual needs.  Consult with the Head Coach about the aims of the sessions.  Plan, deliver, evaluate and progress the coaching sessions.  Brief all players on the aims of the session and the purpose of each activity.  Undertake organisational jobs e.g. register, equipment checks, delegate to parents and carers.  Ensure that you are well briefed about any special needs of the participant involved i.e. medical condition/disabilities etc  Give constructive feedback to all players.  Abide by and promote sound ethics, club policy, code of conduct, child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities to all members. Further Opportunities:  Coach at league and cup matches. Offering touchline support and coaching to players.  Attend any meetings with fellow coaches, players, parents and children where appropriate.  Develop your own skills by attending SFA coach education courses and any training that is organised by the club.

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Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk 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 an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. 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 schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk 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 an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. 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 schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.