Under a week to go until #TheBigHelpOut! ๐คฉ
If your organisation is open to volunteer help, don't forget to register volunteering opportunities on @TheBigHelpOut23 app ๐
Find out more ๐
thebighelpout.org.uk/join-inโฆ
There are just 5โฃ weeks to go until #TheBigHelpOut, and you can get involved by volunteering in community sport and recreation! ๐ค
Look for opportunities using the finder on our website ๐
sportandrecreation.org.uk/paโฆ
Are you a Grounds volunteer? The @thegma_ are looking to hear your opinions ๐
Take a short survey to ensure the work the Grounds Management Association does focuses on your priorities
Deadline: Tuesday 28th February
buff.ly/3KdmUlh
@joininuk Please can you RT to spread the word of our upcoming โฟ๏ธ๐๐๐พ๐ธ๐ tasters in Dundee?
All ages & abilities welcome, all equipment provided.
You donโt have to be a full time wheelchair user to play or volunteer either.
Weโd love to welcome new players & helpers!
๐Dundee Dragons Taster Sessions๐
๐When? 28th Jan and 4th Feb
๐Where? Dundee and Angus College, Gardyne Campus DD5 1NY
๐How do I sign up? Use the QR code on the poster or follow this link cognitoforms.com/GemmaLumsdaโฆ
๐ Please share far and wide
ALT A white poster with a female wheelchair user surrounded by different sports equipment such as badminton rackets and curling stones. The image features blue text which saysโ enjoy sports, meeting new people, and want to improve your skills, join Dundee Dragons. Free Come and try sessions 28th January and 4th Februaryโ
On the wheels of the womenโs wheelchair is the dragons website URL and on the inside is a QR code which links to the Dundee Dragons linked tree and session sign up form.
Congratulations Mike, a well-deserved winner of the #BBCUnsungHero Award! ๐
Thank you for all the incredible work you do to support grassroots sport ๐
#BBCSPOTY
Diagnosed with brittle bone disease aged 4, Mike has broken nearly every bone in his body.
It didnโt stop him playing football, & heโs encouraged others by setting up Park Knowle FC in one of Bristol's most deprived areas.
Mike Alden โ this yearโs #SPOTY Unsung Hero ๐
2023 Rising Leaders applications are open!
Funded by The FA and delivered by @AoC_Sport as part of their commitment to increase the diversity of female volunteers and to develop greater equality of opportunities.
More info on how to apply here: bit.ly/3Pso650
๐ Celebrating incredible volunteers ๐
The finalists have been announced for the @BBCSport Sports Personality Unsung Hero Award ๐คฉ
Find out more about the amazing work the finalists have been doing here ๐
bbc.co.uk/sport/sports-persoโฆ#BBCUnsungHero
ALT Logo for BBC Sports Personality Unsung Hero Award 2022 on a black background with white and gold writing, and a gold camera.
There's just 1โฃ week left to submit a nomination for @BadmintonEnglnd's 2023 National Volunteer & Coach Awards! ๐ธ
Find out more and complete a nomination form here ๐
badmintonengland.co.uk/nominโฆ
ALT Woman holding a badminton racquet inside a sports hall.
Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay! ๐ฅณ
Volunteers involved in sport and recreation do amazing work every day that enables community clubs and organisations to run ๐๐
This volunteer opportunities finding tool is a great place to look if you're interested in getting involved ๐
๐ It's #InternationalVolunteerDay! ๐
Today, we're celebrating the incredible work of volunteers across the country who form the backbone of our sector! ๐
If you want to get involved, take a look at our great volunteering opportunities finder here ๐
sportandrecreation.org.uk/paโฆ
ALT Volunteers at London 2012 posing for a photo inside the Aquatics Centre.
๐ฃ Calling all Club committee, volunteers and members ๐ฃ Our Clubs Needs Survey is now open!
We'd love to hear from you about how we can develop and improve the ways we support your club. Take our short survey by 13th January ๐ orlo.uk/yuxnJ
ALT This photo shows a group of kayakers. The text on the photo reads 'Calling all Club committee, volunteers and members. Our Clubs Needs Survey is now open
๐ THANK YOU to all the fantastic volunteers helping to run competitions for @GoalballUK! ๐
Take a look at the thread below for information on how to get involved! ๐๐
It's #GivingTuesday today!
We'd like to thank all our volunteers who give their time to help run #goalball competitions across the UK!
It wouldn't be possible to put on 30 days of competition per year with out them.
THANK YOU! ๐ฅฐ
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ALT A group of volunteers stood posing for a photo wearing red Goalball UK tops. They are smiling for the camera and two of them are holding up goalballs too.
"As I got older I found it a lot harder to manage my mental health and was prompted by my wife to volunteer with Conwy Nature Reserve junior parkrun.
"Being a volunteer has changed my life in so many ways and my mental health is much better."
๐ฌ Aaron Haggas
๐ณ #loveparkrun
ALT Image of Aaron wearing a white cap and a white parkrun run director bib with his son, who has his thumb up. On top of the image is the following quote - "Being a volunteer has changed my life is so many ways."
๐ Celebrating our new Club Welfare Officers!
Weโre delighted that our volunteers are leading the way in safeguarding and are contributing to making our sport as safe as possible for all that participate!
Read more here โก๏ธ bit.ly/3GHHY1r
๐ท Paul Stillman
Fantastic to see @BritishCycling recognising the importance of volunteers and developing a dedicated plan to improve their experiences ๐
Find out more ๐๐
๐ Recognising the vital work of volunteers ๐
@BritishCycling has launched its first ever volunteer plan, aiming to engage, develop, retain and nurture a new generation of volunteers ๐
Read more ๐
britishcycling.org.uk/voluntโฆ
ALT Two people smiling looking into the distance as they stand with their bikes in a park. The women is resting her arm on the man's shoulder.
"When I saw a post asking for volunteers at Woodbank parkrun, I decided to help out.
"I enjoyed being there so much that I decided to volunteer again the following week. I have only missed one event since!
"I love our community at parkrun."
๐ฌ Sarah Russell
๐ณ #loveparkrun
ALT Image of Sarah wearing pink volunteers vest with the following quote on top of the image - "I enjoyed being there so much that I decided to volunteer again the following week. I have only missed one event since!"
ICYMI: The Alliance recently hosted a national sport volunteering workshop to discuss the V4V project, the first findings from the European Skills Survey on Sport Volunteering, and developing a new volunteering toolkit ๐
Find out more ๐
sportandrecreation.org.uk/neโฆ
ALT Image of the meeting with a quote over the top from Mariella Sullivan, British Mountaineering Council: "The workshop was really interesting and a great opportunity for the sector to work together and offer feedback to support the development of what will be an incredibly useful resource for organisations working with volunteers." The V4V Project logo, and the Co-funded by the Erasmus Programme of the European Union logo, both feature on the left.
ALT Image of the meeting with a quote on the left from Lucie Vickers, StreetGames: "It was great to be in a room of such experience in the volunteering field, and to be able to influence resources and ideas which will be produced from this project in the near future. It is important that the resources are not stand alone, and can be built in to support existing organisations to support future volunteers." The V4V Project logo, and the Co-funded by the Erasmus Programme of the European Union logo, both feature on the right.
This #WorldKindessDay, we want to celebrate our amazing volunteers and support crew for their outstanding support this year! ๐
With over 2,500 volunteers across all Great Run events, we simply couldn't do it without you! ๐