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Active Schools Shetland
- VO30832
As part of our role in making more children, more active, more often, we are seeking volunteers to help set up and run a variety of activities.
Our activities mostly take place outside curriculum time but can sometimes take place during the school day. Groups usually consist of around 10-20 children.
We will consider any activity that will help the children to be active and that they will enjoy- this could take the form of sport, walking, fun games, fitness activities or even gardening! For example, a volunteer may wish to run 6 weeks of after-school badminton or football at their local primary school for an hour a week. Or maybe they prefer to help out with playground games at lunchtime. We can also supply a volunteer to assist them.
Experience required
Must enjoy working with children. No qualifications necessary but must be comfortable and confident in delivering their chosen activity. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude are much more important than experience!
Travel details
We work with every school in Shetland and while our activites are usually based in or around school, some can take place at local community halls, sports centres or sports clubs.
If volunteers need assistance with travel expenses, we can consider this on an individual basis.
Travel expenses
Individual negotiation
Support
Training details
Where appropriate we can offer training.
If there are suitable training opportunities locally we would offer this to volunteers - sports coaching/first aid/child protection/sessions can be supervised initially by an active schools team member if required
Restrictions
Minimum age: 14
Adult supervision required for under 18s.
Must pass disclosure check.
Frequency & commitment
Usually an hour a week. We expect volunteers to commit to at least 6 sessions in a year. Timing depends on volunteer availability and when the children are able to attend at their locallity - Weekdays Usually an hour a week. We expect volunteers to commit to at least 6 sessions in a year. Timing depends on volunteer availability and when the children are able to attend at their locallity - Weekdays
Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Activity Leader with Active Schools Shetland
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Shetland:
Contact name: Kathleen Williamson
Email address: kathleen.williamson@shetland.org
Phone: 01595 743910
Thank you for registering your interest in Activity Leader with Active Schools Shetland.
Active Schools Shetland has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO30832.