Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
Role: Children and young people
District: Boroughwide, Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Crompton, Farnworth, Great Lever, Halliwell, Harper Green, Heaton & Lostock, Horwich & Blackrod, Horwich North East, Hulton, Kearsley, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Rumworth, Smithills, Tonge & The Haulgh, Westhoughton North & Chew Moor
Time of day: Weekday Evenings
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? Yes
Location: Indoor
Description: Role purpose: • To support the delivery of high quality and fun sport and activity sessions for children and young people experiencing mental health challenges The specific tasks or responsibilities involved: • Support a qualified coach in session delivery • Inspire and motivate individuals to have fun and socialise when playing sport to improve their mental health. • Be a friendly face in sessions for participants • Be committed to good practice and ensure familiarity with all Sport in Mind policies and procedures • Adhered to safeguarding policies and risk assessments. • Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work by developing and maintaining relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and with respect/dignity. Expectations: • Welcome attendees to the session in a friendly and warm manner. • Help any new attendees get settled into the session. • Facilitate games by either playing yourself or taking the score. • Engage with our attendees in a calm, friendly and non-judgemental manner. • Make sure any equipment is easily accessed and in good condition. • General set up and tidying up support to the session leader. • Help to spot potential hazards and take preventative measures e.g. cleaning up spilt drinks to prevent slips. What kind of skills you are looking for: • Empathetic • Active Listener • Inclusive • Positive Energy • Able to build rapport • Calm • Adaptable • Not: too structured, serious & competitive, focused on performance, fixed mindset. Any training or support provided to volunteers: • Sport in Mind Accredited Champion Course • Opportunity to gain a DBS (if don't already have one) • Supported by development officer and accredited, qualified coach Sessions will take place across various locations around Bolton. You can volunteer at as many, or as few as you would like.
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
Email: taja.wright@sportinmind.org
Phone: 07901649754
