ASPIRE to put something back, learn new skills AND make a difference…..

What have YOU done to today to make you feel proud?

Be involved

Volunteers are the lifeblood of sport.

There are 5,821,400 sport volunteers in England – that’s 14% of the adult population.

NOW is an ideal time to become involved as a sport volunteer in Cambridge!

Did you know?

Volunteering is for everyone; you do not need previous experience to take part.

You don’t have to be sporty or athletic to get involved!

There are opportunities for all – regardless of age or ability.

Volunteering is extremely rewarding.

Anyone aged 14 or older can volunteer.

Why volunteer?

• Have fun!
• Do something new
• Contribute to the well being of your community
• Meet new people
• Make a difference
• Be part of sports development projects
• Help others
• Learn a new skill
• Gain training qualifications
• Sense of achievement
• Put something back

What to expect from the Aspire volunteer programme

By becoming an Aspire volunteer you have the opportunity to follow a continuous development path into accredited training and improve your prospects for further education or employment. You can expect many opportunities from the programme including:

• Advice and guidance from the volunteer co-ordinator on how to make the most of volunteering.
• Ongoing support to help you look for openings to use your voluntary work as a way of gaining relevant skills and work experience.
• The chance to be involved in exciting local and regional events.
• Learning leadership skills and gaining experience working in a team.
• A range of activities held for the Aspire volunteers to network.
• Shadowing and mentoring opportunities.

Want volunteers?

Do you need volunteers at your club?

ASPIRE aims to provide links between volunteers, sports clubs and volunteering organisations.

If you are searching for volunteers, please contact the Sports Volunteer

Co-Ordinator to add your details to the database of opportunities.

Three easy steps to become a volunteer

1. Complete the registration form overleaf and return to the following address:

Cambridge City Council, Sports Development Team,

FREEPOST CB875, Cambridge, CB2 3BR.

2. Our volunteer co-ordinator will invite you to a volunteer induction session. You must attend an induction session before you can start volunteering. These are held locally several times per year.

3. Let’s start volunteering! Review the sports volunteering calendar on www.cambridgesport.org.uk

Contacts

Want more information?

The Sports Development Office number is 01223 457 543

Contact email is sportsdevelopment@cambridge.gov.uk

What do you Aspire to?

If you enjoy an activity or sport, why not join the ASPIRE project and make it happen?

We are looking for interested people to share skills and time with Aspire.

If you are interested in learning about how you could be involved with Aspire events, please complete the form and return to the Sports Development Team.

Name

Contact telephone

Email address

Contact Address

Date of birth

Any specific interest in sports volunteering?