‘Get Active, Get Volunteering’

Are you looking for something to do during the Summer Holidays?

Wigan Sports Development are currently recruiting new volunteers to support our Multi Sports Camps taking place during the Summer Holidays. If you are interested in sport and are looking for volunteering opportunities to develop your sports leadership skills contact Sports Development on 01942 404971 or email s.molyneux@wlct.org

Wigan Sports Development offer the opportunity for individuals aged 16+ to develop new skills and gain high quality experiences in sport through volunteering. 

The Get Active, Get Volunteering Scheme provides a wide variety of opportunities for volunteers to get involved in the local community, assisting professional coaches in the delivery and development of sporting activities, whilst also supporting the volunteer to gain nationally recognised qualifications and develop personal skills in leadership, communication and teamwork. 

There are a number of opportunities available with exciting benefits, so if you would like to become a volunteer contact Sports Development or download the application form and send it to: 

Sue Molyneux

Wigan Sports Development

Robin Park Arena

Loire Drive

Wigan

WN5 0UH

Benefits for a Volunteer:

• Develop new skills such as Leadership skills, communication skills and teamwork
• Gain quality experience in many fields of physical activity
• Improve your CV
• Enhance your employability
• Employment opportunities
• Training and Coach Education opportunities
• The opportunity to increase confidence and self esteem
• The opportunity to improve your health and well being.
• The chance to meet new people and make new friends
• The chance to give something back to the community

Successful volunteers can expect: 

• To be assigned an experienced mentor who will support and guide them in their role as a volunteer 
• To be placed at a sporting session that meets the volunteers’ needs and expectations. 
• To be supported to develop a personal plan, highlighting key aspirations and future plans. 
• To receive information & support on accessing our volunteer reward & recognition scheme. 
• To have access to local, regional & national volunteer events

Volunteer Opportunities 

Holiday Programmes

Wigan Sport Development organises holiday activities for young people during:

ÞFebruary Half Term

ÞEaster

Þ May Half Term

ÞSummer

ÞOctober Half Term

Would you like to coach, organise tournaments and competitions or help publicise the activities?

Get Active in Your Community Programme

Wigan Sports Development provide diversionary activities throughout the borough for young people aged 8 – 14 years old to participate in regular sporting sessions in their local community.

Would you like to assist our community sports coaches to deliver a variety of sports including:

Football             Dance                    Swimming

Handball           Cheerleading         Cricket               Basketball

Disability Sport

Wigan has several clubs and activities for people with disabilities to join. If you are interested in working with people with disabilities in a variety of sports this could be a good opportunity for you!

Þ Wigan Gladiators Wheelchair Basketball Club

ÞWigan All stars Athletics Club

Þ Wigan Athletic Football Team

ÞMulti Sports Club

ÞDisability Swimming

Download Application Form