Tags: Volunteering
Move More Together – volunteer to support someone to become more active
Would you enjoy supporting someone at, or outside, the home to become more active? If you can spare a couple of hours on a regular basis this is a great way to volunteer.
Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership are launching an exciting new scheme called Move More Together, matching volunteers with participants, enabling them to overcome any barriers to taking those first steps towards a healthier... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 04 May 2022 09:56
Be a Covid Community Champion!
The Covid Community Champions Network gives local people a role in helping their community to get up to date information and make the right choices to stay healthy.
After attending a short online training course, Covid Community Champions will be able to help their family, friends and the wider community to understand the latest guidance around Covid-19, and signpost to other health and wellbeing support.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:46
ReActivate - a new, free, training platform for coaches and volunteers
Sport England has funded ReActivate, a new digital training platform designed to equip anyone working or volunteering in sport and physical activity in England with the knowledge and skills they need to confidently restart, as we emerge from lockdown.
Commissioned by CIMSPA and delivered by a consortium of partners with extensive experience in online training in the physical activity sector, led by... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:40
UK Coaching cares: New toolkit and digital badge to facilitate #GreatCoaching
UK Coaching has launched a new toolkit that will ensure the nation's coaches are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide great coaching experiences to others, and support them as coaches to better look after themselves as they return to coaching after COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed.
The Duty to Care Toolkit, which will be available on UK Coaching's learning and development platform, ukcoaching.org,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:30
Make a difference and lend a hand - volunteer with SASP!
Volunteering not only benefits those at the receiving end but it can be a hugely rewarding experience for the volunteer. It can give back in so many ways:
• It makes you happier. People who volunteer in sport often feel a sense of pride and say that their life has a sense of purpose.
• You'll meet new people. Volunteering in sport is a great way to make new friends and connections. As a volunteer... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:08
SASP awards celebrate volunteering, coaching and young sporting success
More than 150 people of all ages and abilities came together on Friday 15th November to celebrate the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership annual awards held at The Cooper Associates Cricket Ground, Taunton. The awards, organised by Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) highlight the achievements and successes of inspirational volunteers, outstanding coaches, talented athletes and high... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:35
Parents in Sport Week starts next month - how you can get involved
Involving parents in your club's activities can have a number of positive benefits for the sport, the children taking part and parents too.
Parents in Sport Week 2019 is a time to celebrate positive parental involvement in youth sport. With the introduction of the Sports Parents Promise this year, the Child Protection in Sport Unit want all parents to get involved and make sure their child has a safe... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:40
Volunteers' Week 1-7 June: how you can get involved!
Volunteers are the backbone of community sport and we know that without them sport cannot function.
Volunteers' Week is a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. It takes place 1-7 June every year and is an opportunity to celebrate volunteering in all its diversity.
As an organisation SASP will be using social media throughout Volunteers'... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 May 2019 12:54
Awards celebrate volunteering, coaching and young sporting success
More than 160 people of all ages and abilities came together on Friday 19th October to celebrate the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership annual awards held at The Cooper Associates Cricket Ground, Taunton. The awards, organised by Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) highlight the achievements and successes of inspirational volunteers, outstanding coaches, talented athletes and high... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:36
Celebrate volunteers and join in with the #BigThankYou
Ever wanted to say a #BigThankYou but struggled to find the right words? Or that perfect gesture? Well the 17th December is the time to do it!
If you're part of a local sport, recreation or physical activity group, you'll know that it probably wouldn't exist without the time, energy and enthusiasm of local volunteers.
Here's your chance to show them how much you appreciate everything they do.
On the 17... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:19
