Sport in Mind run various Sports sessions across Berkshire for those with mental health problems.
Sport and Physical activity have a positive effect on mental wellbeing.
We are looking for volunteers in Reading to support our coach in running an enjoyable badminton session.
The role will include :
- helping participants with forms
- playing badminton
- acting as a scorer
- interacting with participants and other volunteers
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Organisation
Contact person firstname
Phil
Lastname
Warner
Email address?
Mobile?
07961129756
Contact instructions?
Please Email in the first instance
Web page
Location address line 1
Meadway Sports Centre
Line 2
Conwy Close
Line 3
Tilehurst
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG30 4BZ
Map
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Car parking for the volunteer?
Yes
Secure bicycle parking?
Yes
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Availability required
All of these times
Additional timing details
Session run 12-1pm
Task type?
Sports coaching
Will suit someone like this:
Likes team workGood sense of humourSociablePatientSupportiveCreativeCommunicatorPhysically fit
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
No
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
Mental Health Awareness / Induction
Is support given?
Yes
Description of support
Volunteer Coordinator / Coach
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Description of expenses
Travel expenses
Will I need my own transportation?
Yes
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
Yes
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Minimum age
17
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
3
Opportunity added on
2 March 2017