Volunteering

Volunteers are at the heart of sport; without them sport across Lincolnshire would not take place.

Lincolnshire Sports Partnership understands the difficulties experienced at all levels of sport, whether it be club, county or national, in the recruitment and retention of volunteers. We recognise the importance of volunteers and that the volunteer workforce needs to be recognised for their efforts; we can celebrate our volunteers through the Lincolnshire Sports Partnership Awards Evening.

Why should you volunteer?

By giving your time you can develop in lots of different ways – gain experience in a variety of different roles, network with key organisations, improve your life skills, make yourself more employable, and lots more!

Have you been inspired to volunteer?

If you have been inspired by the Olympic Games and want to get involved in Volunteering in Lincolnshire, find out about the various ways you can volunteer in these pages.

Who supports volunteers in Lincolnshire?

Useful links and further information:

Information on Volunteering England, who work to support and increase the quality, quantity impact and accessibility of volunteers – http://www.volunteering.org.uk

Get involved with the Linconlshire Volunteer Card, a new training programme provided by Lincolnshire Community Voluntary Service, for all volunteers and potential volunteers – Endorsed Training Leaflet

Find out about volunteering opportunities across the UK – www.do-it.org.uk

www.vinspired.com – v an independent charity dedicated to helping young people volunteer in ways that matter to them.

www.timebank.org.uk - TimeBank is a national charity inspiring and connecting a new generation of people to volunteer in their communities.

A guide to supporting student sports volunteering in further education.

A guide to supporting student sports volunteering in higher education.

A guide to student sports volunteering.

The Level 1 Award in Sports Volunteering and the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Volunteering.

Sports Leaders UK has recently launched two new volunteering qualifications: the Level 1 Award in Sports Volunteering and the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Volunteering.

In the run up to the 2012 Games and with the success of events such as School Sports Week and Race for Life there is an ever increasing demand for sports volunteers and officials.

The Sports Leaders UK Level 1 Award in Sports Volunteering and Level 2 Award in Community Sports Volunteering are ideal for learners who do not want to act as Sports Leaders or become Coaches but who would instead like to plan, organise and run sporting events or competitions and/or take on the role of officials.

  • The Level 1 Award in Sports Volunteering can be delivered to learners aged 13+ and takes 28 hours to deliver which includes 5 hours volunteering at an event or competition .
  • The Level 2 Award in Community Sports Volunteering can be delivered to learners ages 16+ and takes 40 hours to deliver, including 10 hours of volunteering at an event or competition.

If you are already an Approved Assessment Centre for Sports Leaders UK and have Tutors trained to deliver the Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Sports Leadership then your school will be ready to start delivering the Sports Leaders UK volunteering qualifications.

When you apply to run a course  your centre will receive access to a free Tutor Resource. The cost per learner for the Level 1 Award in Sports Volunteering is £16 and the cost per learner for the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Volunteering is £29.75. The qualifications can easily be delivered within core PE or in a few block sessions such as PSE Days and School Sports Week.

Full details of Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are provided in the Tutor Resource, however you will find an overview of each below:

Level 1 Award in Sports Volunteering

Unit Title Guided Learning Hours Learning Outcomes
1. Sports volunteer roles and responsibilities. 3
  • Be able to identify the roles and responsibilities of a sports volunteer.
  • Understand the importance of volunteering in sport.
2. Developing sports volunteering skills. 12 (Includes 5 hours volunteering)
  • Know the skills, qualities and values a sports volunteer will need.
  • Be able to use communication skills in a sports volunteer role.
  • Be able to assist in managing behaviour.
  • Be able to complete a sports volunteer role(Includes volunteering for 5 hours at an event/events at the end of the course).
3. The role of the official 5
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of officials.
  • Understand the rules and regulations of a specific sport/activity.
  • Act as an official.
4. Assist in organising and delivering a sports event or competition 8
  • Understand the different types of events and competitions.
  • Be able to assist in the planning of an event or competition.
  • Be able to assist in the leadership of an event or competition.
  • Be able to evaluate an event or competition.
Total  28

Level 2 Award in Community Sports Volunteering

Unit Title Guided Learning Hours Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding sports volunteer roles and responsibilities. 3
  • Understand the roles and resposibilites of a sports volunteer.
  • Understand the importance of volunteers and volunteering within community sport.
2. Developing sports volunteering skills. 17
  • Understand the skills, qualities and values that a sports volunteer will need.
  • Be able to use the appropriate communication methods when volunteering in sport.
  • Be able to manage behaviour.
  • Be able to take part in a sports volunteer role.
3. The role of an organising committee within sport. 5
  • Understand the purpose of an organising committee.
  • Understand the administrative role and responsibilites within an organising committee.
  • Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of an organising committee.
  • Be able to take part in an organising committee.
4. Organising and lead a sports event or competition. 10
  • Plan an event or competition for a specific community group.
  • Promote an event or competition.
  • Work with internal and external partners.
  • Take part in the evaluation of the event or competition.
5. Raising funds for community sport. 5 
  • Understand the importance of raising funds for community sport.
  • Know what is required to raise funds in community sport.
Total 40

If you would like further information on any of our awards or qualifications please get in touch.

Regards

The Sports Leaders UK Team

01908 689180