SCF Volunteer

Somerset County Cricket Club; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovativer Sportverein sucht engagierte Freiwillige, um positive Veränderungen in der Gemeinschaft zu bewirken. Diese spannenden Rollen bieten die Möglichkeit, das Wohlbefinden zu fördern, soziale Isolation zu bekämpfen und Menschen mit Behinderungen zu unterstützen. Freiwillige werden als Vorbilder geschätzt und tragen aktiv zur Entwicklung von Programmen bei, die das Leben der Teilnehmer bereichern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Sport und Gemeinschaft haben und einen Unterschied machen möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Offene und nicht wertende Haltung gegenüber den Teilnehmern.
• Fähigkeit, aktiv zuzuhören und eigene Emotionen zu managen.

Responsibilities

• Förderung des Wohlbefindens innerhalb des Cricket-Clubs.
• Unterstützung von Teilnehmern bei der Teilnahme an Cricket-Aktivitäten.

Skills

Empathie

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Organisation

Teamarbeit

Geduld

Education

Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Menschen mit Behinderungen

Erfahrung im Coaching oder Spielen von Cricket

Job description

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Somerset Cricket Foundation are recruiting for several voluntary roles!

This provides an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference to your local community.

Please find a summary for the following roles below. Please note that these positions are unpaid.

• Wellbeing Champion
• Super 1s
• Sporting Memories
• Walking Cricket
• Together in Sport
• Performance Disability Cricket
• Street Cricket
  
  

Further information including how to apply and next steps can be found at the bottom of this advert.

Wellbeing Champion Volunteer

We want individuals within cricket clubs, with the cricket club committee support/approval, to put themselves forward as a Wellbeing Champion to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. You will take the lead on promoting wellbeing throughout the Cricket Club. This will be achieved by pledging to become AWARE (Awareness, Ways to Wellbeing, Attitude, Respond, Environment).

This type of role would suit anyone who:

• is over the age of 18 years
• has an open and non-judgmental attitude
• can adopt a positive, patient and supportive approach towards supporting people
• is a positive role model
• is committed to making a difference
• is approachable
• can actively listen and manage their own emotions
• has lived experience or, either personally, or supporting a close friend or family member (this is not essential, but will help with empathising some of the difficulties faced by members you could be speaking to)
  
  

Super 1s Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers who want to support our coaches and participants in making Super 1s, a disability cricket programme for 12–24-year-olds, a great experience. You will support participation within cricket activity by offering praise and encouragement, listen to the lead coach and follow their instruction, support participants to engage with cricket successfully, and encourage, praise and communicate with our participants.

This type of role would suit anyone who:

• is over the age of 14 years
• has an open and non-judgmental attitude
• can adopt a positive, patient and supportive approach towards supporting people
• is a positive role model
• has experience of working with young people with disabilities
• has experience of cricket coaching, or playing cricket
  
  

Sporting Memories Volunteer

Our volunteer teams play an important role in the running of Sporting Memories Clubs. A unique opportunity for you to be involved in clubs designed to help tackle social isolation, while providing fun and companionship. There are opportunities available either as a Session Facilitator – to plan a programme of activities and ensure that the resources and equipment, or a Session Supporter – to help with the set up of sessions and assist the Team with the running of the club.

Walking Cricket Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers to really take ownership of Walking Cricket, to allow it to really develop and thrive in a local community. Your role will be both administrative and a facilitator. You will register new members, keeping in contact with team members and encouraging them to attend, organise teams, facilitate a match and help umpire/score games.

This type of role would suit anyone who:

• is enthusiastic, welcoming and empathetic to help members feel comfortable about participating, whatever their level of physical fitness or previous experience of playing cricket or other team sports.
• Is sensitive to the personal background and life experiences of all members, be aware of the importance of data protection, and treat every participant with respect.
• available to take up 2/3 hours per week.
  
  

Together in Sport Volunteer

You will support people with dementia to continue to feel engaged and involved in our meaningful activities, such as quizzes, boccia, curling and table tennis, and sport theme memory boxes. You will play a key role in helping people feel less isolated, focus on their strengths, and remain active and confident. Your 2 hours per week will support the running of a group activity session.

This type of role would suit anyone who:

• wants to help people with dementia stay active and is passionate about supporting people with dementia to improve their quality of life.
• knows about, or is willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people.
• has good verbal communication and listening skills, especially face to face.
• recognises the importance of confidentiality, and show this in practice.
• is prepared to undergo an induction into the role and attend necessary training and similar learning activities to help you in your role.
• is keen to provide a high standard of service, comfortable in following policies, procedures and guidance.
• can volunteer within service boundaries.
• is punctual and reliable.
• is committed to inclusion, treating people from all backgrounds with dignity.
  
  

Performance Disability Cricket Volunteer

We are seeking volunteers to support the delivery of our performance disability programme. We are looking for innovative, passionate and dedicated coaches to support and grow our disability team. You will support coaching sessions and fixtures, developing a rapport with players and other coaches to motivate, inspire and support player development.

This type of role would suit anyone who:

• is a core Coach or higher, with an ECB Enhanced DBS, ECB Safeguarding Level Two and First Aid certificate.
• can get to sessions and has efficient time management.
• has excellent communication, organisation and planning skills.
• can work independently or as part of a team.
• can maintain good relationships with people, players and ensure they develop and reach their potential.
  
  

Street Cricket Volunteer

We are seeking volunteers to support the delivery of our Street Cricket programme. We are looking for innovative, passionate and dedicated coaches to support and grow our Street Cricket programmes in Bridgwater, Weston Super Mare, Taunton and Yeovil. Each Street Cricket session is 1 hour.

You will play a key role in engaging young people within the local community and inspiring ongoing participation in the Street Cricket project, by producing exciting and engaging plans for weekly cricket activities which are relevant to the age and experience of participants and link to previous activities.

This type of role would suit anyone who:

• is a core or foundation Coach, with an ECB Enhanced DBS, ECB Safeguarding Level Two and First Aid certificate.
• can get to sessions and has efficient time management.
• has excellent communication, organisation and planning skills.
• can work independently or as part of a team.
• can maintain good relationships with people and adapt communication styles.
• has experience with data inputting to monitor and record participation data.
  
  

Safeguarding Statement

Somerset Cricket Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process all roles are subject to an enhanced or standard DBS check (as appropriate to the role) and two satisfactory references.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services. Somerset Cricket Foundation is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.

How To Apply

If you are interested in any of these positions, simply complete our application form below. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses.

If you need further advice, information about any of the above roles, or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply for roles, please contact Steve Gass ([e-mail]).

We look forward to hearing from you and will be in contact within one week of receiving your application.

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