Volunteering in Sport

The team has launched the new 'Sport Matters Volunteering' scheme which is aimed at providing volunteer opportunities for anyone aged 16+.

The scheme has two categories;

• Co-operative StreetGames Young Volunteers (16-25yrs) and
• Community Sports Volunteers (anyone aged over 25). 

Volunteering is a great way to boost your confidence, self-esteem and most of all volunteering is a great way to boost your CV and skills.  Most of all Volunteering in Sport is fun!

Co-operative StreetGames Young Volunteers

Working in partnership with national charity StreetGames, this scheme is aimed at any young person aged 16 - 25 years providing them volunteering opportunities within the community. 

All Volunteers who register with the programme receive;

• FREE Sports leaders day certificate qualification
• FREE hoody and T-shirt on application
• Opportunity to be nominated for local and regional Volunteer awards

Community Volunteer

The 'community volunteer' scheme is aimed at anyone aged 25 or over.  A community volunteer can have many roles or responsibilities which include;

• Weekly Sports Activities
• One-off Events
• Local Sports Club Volunteering

All Volunteers who register with the programme also receive a FREE Sports leaders day certificate qualification and T-shirt.

Volunteer Handbook

• Read the Sport Matters Volunteer Handbook (PDF 279kb)

Register here

You need to fill out a Sport Matters Volunteer Application Form (PDF) please fill out and return to Thanet District Council sports development team.

Local Volunteer Placements

For more information or to request an information pack contact:

Colin Rouse

Sports Development Assistant

E-mail:

colin.rouse@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577032