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(Stornoway) Sport Support Worker
When We Need You
From 04/07/2003 onwards
About Opportunity
As a volunteer for WIDS you will have the chance to help people with disabilities to take part in varied sporting activities. These include New Age Kurling, Bocca and Croquet. The group meets on Thursday evenings for an hour of activity. Volunteers help set up, monitor the use of the gymnasium and even take part in the activity. Volunteers are encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of the organisations work.
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About Western Isles Disability Sports
To provide recreational and sporting activities to people with disabilities of all ages. Sporting activities can be for pleasure alone or for those wishing to participate in competions
Skills & Experience
Caring attitude necessary. Don't need previous experience of specific skill. Must have a desire to work with people with disability.
Travel Details
Grianan West View Terrace, Stornoway Accessable by bus and public transport
Restrictions
Need more mature volunteers
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check
Training and Induction Details
Induction: 10 minute video called "TALK" followed by a brief history and demonstration on all the main acitivities. This would be done outside of sport sessions. Further training may be available locally, trips to events away also available
Work Type
Sports / Outdoor activities
Client Group
Sport / Outdoor activities
Expenses Detail
Travel and subs paid on trips away. Local travel also paid at rate of 15p per mile/public transport
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per Week
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
4
Reference Code
63-86
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
17 Portvoller
Point
Scotland
HS2 0HA
Contact: Gordon Thomas
Tel: 01851 871191
Email: gthomas.wids@virgin.net
