Are you passionate about inspiring children and young people to get active?
Come and join our incredible team of volunteers and help bring sport and physical activity to children and young people across Stirling!
Whether it’s before school, at lunchtime, or afterschool, you can play a big part in making sport fun, inclusive, and accessible to all.
A huge part of our workforce who help us to achieve this are volunteers and we are always looking for new volunteers to support these activities.
You don’t have to be a qualified coach; we’ll give you all the training and support you need to feel confident and ready to lead. It’s all about creating a safe, welcoming space where kids can develop skills, build confidence, and most importantly have fun!
OUR GOALS
EXTRA-CURRICULAR To have over 50% of children and young people participate in sport and physical activity. | GOLD SCHOOL SPORT AWARD
For 60% of schools to achieve Gold School Sport Award. | DEPRIVED AREAS
To improve over 50% of children from deprived areas to become active. |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities for you, from delivering extra-curricular clubs, help co-ordinate and support health weeks, sport festival events, holiday programmes and sports clubs within Stirling.
These activities will give children regular access to sports and activities and will help them grow up enjoying sport and learning how to be healthy and active adults.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING AT ACTIVE SCHOOLS?
With support from Active Schools Team, we will provide you with all the necessary practical skills and experience you need to work with children, including transferable skills for the workplace and access to future training and employment.
If you’re interested in making a difference to children and young people and meet new people in your local community, we’d love to have you on board!
To help you decide which area you’d like to volunteer in, click on the roles below for more information:
- Community Club Coach Volunteer
- Sports Leader Volunteer
- Parent Volunteer
HOW TO BECOME AN ACTIVE SCHOOLS VOLUNTEER
Interested in getting involved? Our Active Schools Co-ordinators are here to help and would love to hear from you.
Find your local Co-ordinator and register your interest below.
Please note: If you're interested in volunteering with Active Schools, you may need to complete a Disclosure Scotland PVG application as part of the process.
Partners/Stakeholders:
Stirling Council | Sport Scotland | Club Sport Stirling