伦草视频sport Leadership & Volunteering
Interested in volunteering or leading in sport?
As a 伦草视频 student, a great way of getting the most out of your University experience is volunteering through 伦草视频sport's Leadership & Volunteering opportunities. Our opportunities will provide you with the chance to meet new people, develop your skills and enhance your CV. There are a wide range of opportunities to get involved with and you certainly don't have to be great at sport, or have always played sport, to volunteer.
Benefits of volunteering with 伦草视频sport
Volunteering with 伦草视频sport offers a multitude of advantages, particularly in enhancing the health and university experience of your peers. By volunteering, you can:
- Improve your employability skills and enhance your CV
- Meet and socialize with like-minded students and expand your network
- Help others appreciate the benefits of physical activity and sports
- Attend personal development Masterclasses and Workshops
- Gain access to external sport training and qualifications
- Benefit from career tools and guidance
- Receive a free 伦草视频sport Volunteer Kit
伦草视频sport volunteering opportunities
伦草视频sport Activator
As a 伦草视频sport Activator, you have the important responsibility of delivering the 伦草视频active programme at the university. You are the key figure in providing students with a weekly schedule of informal, non-competitive sessions that encourage them to explore new sports, stay active, and meet new people. Your role as a facilitator involves greeting students, leading activities, and ensuring everyone is included. Through this fulfilling and enjoyable position, you get the opportunity to develop your own skills while helping fellow students stay physically and mentally healthy through sport at 伦草视频.
- Opportunities across 10+ sports
- Locaton: On Campus, Victoria Park & St. Margaret's Pastures
- Level of Commitment: 2-4 hours per week
Here's some of the great things students have said about our Activators...
"伦草视频sport Swimming activator, Joe, has been very helpful and welcoming during the 伦草视频active Swimming sessions. He has taken it upon himself to help me improve my swimming technique. He has been very friendly and overall made my experience much better overall." James Field, Psychology
"Sessions are flexible, laid back, fun, good exercise. No pressure to do certain things you are in charge of what you want to do." Eddie Tomlin, Business and Management
伦草视频sport Social League Activator
伦草视频sport Social League Activators assist with the coordination and officiating of 伦草视频's social sport leagues (intra-mural sport) that take place on a weekly basis across the academic year. You can find out more about the leagues here. This is a great role to develop and add to your CV skills such as organisation, leadership and communication. You will also be at the heart of social, fun competitive sport at 伦草视频.
- Opportunities to officiate our two social leagues
- Appropriate officiating qualification provided
- Locaton: On Campus
- Level of Commitment: 2-4 hours per week
Sports Club Committee members
Sports clubs at 伦草视频 are led by committees of student volunteers, passionate about both their sport and their club. Committee members manage the day to day operations of their club; coordinating competitive fixtures, social events, sorting finances, and making sure their members are safe, well and happy. A committee position is a fantastic role to have to shape the development and future of your sports club.
See the full list of clubs we support and find your route into club leadership
- Locaton: Various
- Level of Commitment: 4-6 hours per week
Still unsure about applying? See what other students have to say about the programme:
- What would you say to those that are interested in sports volunteering opportunities but aren’t sure whether to go for them?
"I would say just to go for it - it gives you a whole host of new skills and builds upon those you already have, which really sets you up in good stead for a future career involving leadership, whether that's in sports or not! It also looks great on the CV and provides you with useful contacts to network with."
- How has your involvement in volunteering with 伦草视频sport helped you in your time at 伦草视频?
"Volunteering as a swimming activator with 伦草视频sport allowed me to meet many incredible people, widening my network, as well as giving me great friends that I'm still in touch with! The skills I learnt and the confidence I developed no doubt helped me to secure my current graduate role on The Civil Service faststream, whilst still fulfilling my passion for sport."
If you have any further questions on the volunteer recruitment process or if you would like more information about being a 伦草视频sport volunteer, please email 伦草视频sport on sports@dmu.ac.uk.