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Volunteering
Volunteers sit at the heart of the work of Active Schools. Without their support, the majority of Active Schools activities couldn't happen. We rely on a huge supporting network of people to make things happen. This support network is made up of a cross section of teachers, other school staff, parents, coaches, young people, club members and other volunteers.
Why do Active Schools need Volunteers?
Active Schools is a National drive that aims to get children more active. One of the targets of Active Schools is to offer all children and young people the opportunities and motivation to adopt active, healthy lifestyles. Active Schools aims to recruit and upport a network of volunteers as they are a major resource to the work of Active Schools and are vital to ensure activities are successful and sustainable. Without volunteers Active Schools can only provide limited opportunities to children and young people.
What Roles can a volunteer do?
A volunteer can help out in many different ways relating to sport or recreational activities within the Active Schools programme, depending on your skills and interests. Roles include:
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Administrator |
Providing Transport |
Activity leader/deliverer |
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Playground helper |
Assisting others with the delivery of activities |
General Volunteer |
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Cycle Proficiency |
Assist at Events/Festivals |
Clubgolf deliverer |
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Fundraiser |
Organising events |
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Training as a Volunteer
Our training programme has been specifically designed to cater for the needs of volunteers to facilitate them with the required skills and knowledge to confidently deliver safe and fun sessions to children and young people.All courses that Active Schools offer are detailed in the training Programme, download the programme below, or pick up a copy from your local school. You can request an interest in a course through the booking form and Active Schools will inform you of the next available training date.
Training dates
Courses are running locally across the cluster areas in the Borders. Course dates are released each term. The spring term dates are detailed below, if you wish to book on any of the courses please contact the named coordinator.
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Course |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
Contact |
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March |
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Junior Joggers |
01/03 |
4-6pm |
Eyemouth HS |
pdearlove@scotborders.gov.uk |
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ClubGolf |
03/03 |
4-5.30pm |
Broomlands PS |
dmartin@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Tops Outdoors |
04/03 |
4-6pm |
Stow PS |
gmurdoch@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Ready Steady Bike |
09/03 |
TBC |
Swinton PS |
pdearlove@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Top Play/Sport |
10/03 |
4-7pm |
Earlston HS |
gemma.ross@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Club Golf |
11/03 |
4-6pm |
St Margarets PS |
gmurdoch@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Tops Outdoors |
11/03 |
4-6pm |
Trinity PS |
suzy.hamilton@scotborders.gov.uk |
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NIP Cricket |
15/03 |
4-6pm |
Howdenburn PS |
dmartin@scotborders.gov.uk |
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NIP Cricket |
16/03 |
4-6pm |
Berwickshire HS |
pdearlove@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Top Play/Sport |
17/03 |
4-6pm |
Kelso High School |
dmartin@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Ready Steady Bike |
18/03 |
4-6pm |
Tweedbank |
gmurdoch@scotborders.gov.uk |
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NIP Cricket |
22/03 |
4-6pm |
Earlston HS |
gemma.ross@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Ready Steady Bike |
22/03 |
TBC |
Eyemouth PS |
pdearlove@scotborders.gov.uk |
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NIP Cricket |
23/03 |
4-6pm |
Knowepark, Selkirk |
kcornwall@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Top Play/Sport |
24/03 |
4-7pm |
Eyemouth HS |
pdearlove@scotborders.gov.uk |
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NIP Cricket |
25/03 |
4-6pm |
Langlee PS |
gmurdoch@scotborders.gov.uk |
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SCTC |
29/03 |
4-6pm |
Broomalnds PS |
dmartin@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Junior Joggers |
31/03 |
4-6pm |
Earlston HS |
gemma.ross@scotborders.gov.uk |
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April |
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BHF Active Club |
20/04 |
4-6.30pm |
Berwickshire HS |
pdearlove@scotborder.gov.uk |
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NIP Cricket |
21/04 |
4-6pm |
Broomalnds PS |
dmartin@scotborders.gov.uk |
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SCTC |
22/04 |
4-6pm |
Howdenburn PS |
dmartin@scotborders.gov.uk |
How do I get involved?
The following flowchart shows the simple steps involved in becoming a volunteer with Active Schools.
RECRUITMENT Get in touch with your local Coordinator to register an interest in Volunteering. TRAINING Complete essential training. GET VOLUNTEERING ASC will induct and support you in a volunteer opportunity.
(see Training as a Volunteer section above.)
Active Schools needs you, Get in Touch!
If you think you would like to volunteer or have any queries regarding Active Schools then please don't hesitate to contact your local Coordinator.
