Volunteer Sports Assistant – Inclusive Archery

Volunteer Sports Assistant – Inclusive Archery

Vivacity

Please note this is a volunteer role only.

Overview

Inclusive Archery is for people of all ages with disabilities, special educational needs and long-term health conditions. Archery can be hugely rewarding for individuals that may not enjoy classic team sports and invasion games. We enable people to shoot in a variety of ways, to suit their needs, whilst enjoying the social atmosphere and improving fitness and wellbeing.

What type of activities will I be doing?

• Preparing the equipment for use
• Engaging with participants in a social environment
• Helping participants to improve their fitness and confidence
• Supporting and coaching individuals whilst they are shooting
• Packing away equipment at the end of the sessions

What skills & qualities do I need?

• An interest in exercise and leisure
• Good interpersonal skills and able to relate to people with disabilities and their carers/parents
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Able to handle equipment which can be heavy

When will I be needed?

• Fridays – 10.00am to 12.45pm
• Volunteering at The Focus Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4PE

What will I gain from the role?

• A chance to meet new people
• An opportunity to learn about Archery and adapting it to individuals
• An opportunity to provide a service to people, which otherwise be out of their reach

Here is what our volunteers said

“I loved helping people with sensory impairments to enjoy archery whilst increasing their independence and confidence.”

“I consider it a privilege to be able to support people with disabilities by providing them an outlet for physical activity.”

“The project has brought me real job satisfaction and I have made some new friends along the way. It has to be the best volunteering role I have ever had the chance to do.”

What support will I be given?

• Induction to Vivacity
• Agreed out of pocket expenses
• Support and guidance in your role

Role Specific training will include:

• Process and procedures
• How to use the Archery equipment and adapt them for the individuals
• Emergency First Aid
• Safeguarding
• Manual Handling training

Other points

• Vivacity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will undertake relevant checks including DBS checks where appropriate and this volunteer role will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.