Do you want to be involved in what is one of the South West region’s major sporting events this year? Do you want to be part of a fun and engaging atmosphere? Do you want to be a volunteer at the UK School Games 2008?
Plans are now finalised to find a 250-strong volunteer team of all ages to help deliver the
2008 UK School Games in Bristol and Bath.
The UK School Games is a multi-sport event for the UK’s elite young athletes of school age. Each of
the nine sports are combined into a four-day Games environment designed to replicate the feel of
major events such as the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The UK School Games seeks to
create an inspirational and motivational setting which encourages more young people to take part and succeed in sport.
One of the themes of the UK School Games is to create high quality opportunities for both young
people and adults to volunteer at what is a high profile event and also leave as trained and
experienced volunteers with a great set of key skills that will be transferable and attractive to all
employees.
• You will receive quality assured training which will include a recognised Level 2 qualification in
Volunteering; this will be completed over the training sessions and over the course of the Games.
• You will also benefit from attending the Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Child Protection
workshop which is valid for 3 years.
• You will also receive kit for the use at the event which can be kept afterwards
• Refreshments including lunch will be provide each day to volunteers
• Volunteers not on shift will be able to access all other venues during the games as spectators
• At the end the UK School Games there will be a volunteer reward and recognition evening where
you will receive your certificate of attendance and recognition of your involvement while
celebrating all of your achievements during the Games.
All volunteers will be required to commit to a minimum of 2 days of the UK School Games running
from Thursday 28th through to Sunday 31st August and will be required to do the following:
• Attend UKSG’s Volunteer Training for the equivalent of 3 days prior to the Games, these dates are
12th & 13th July and a final team meeting on the 2nd August
• Undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Check for over 18s or a reduced screening if
you are a younger volunteer
• Attend the relevant child welfare training for your job
If you would like more information please go to the UK School games link on the right of this page.
Alternatively for an application form please contact Lisa Perryman at Wesport via –
lisa.perryman@uwe.ac.uk