Do you want to be a Sports Volunteer?

If you'd like to get involved in sports volunteering and have the opportunity to work at major sporting events such as the Sainsbury's UK School Games North East England 2010 whilst getting free training up to NVQ level 2 to boost your CV then Get With It!

Open to people aged 16 years + from any background, make sure you take part!

Improve your skills

We’ll offer you plenty of volunteering opportunities to help you get valuable experience and improve your skills which may even lead to getting a paid job.

Feel valued

As part of the volunteer crew you'll build your confidence and self-esteem and make friends with people from all walks of life.

Take part

You’ll be given access and gain experience working at major UK sporting events such as the 2010 UK School Games and many more.

Be rewarded

We can offer you FREE training up to NVQ Level 2, giving you extra points for your CV.

Sainsbury's UK School Games North East England 2010 - Now Recruiting Volunteers!

Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 September

Various locations across the North East

 

The UK School Games North East England 2010 is a multi sport domestic home nations event for elite 16 - 18 year old sports performers representing England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The event will include 10 Olympic sports and will be contested by some 1600 athletes. Thousands of young people and their families will be welcomed to the North East for the event in September.

Launched in 2006, the UK School Games have been held every year up to 2012 and are designed to replicate the feel of events like the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, with Opening and Closing Ceremonies at Gateshead International Stadium together with Medal Presentation Ceremonies, an Athletes Village and a cultural programme for local residents and visitors.

Events to get involved in include:

Gateshead International Stadium - Athletics, Judo, Badminton
Gateshead Leisure Centre - Gymnastics
Sunderland Aquatics Centre - Swimming
Sunderland Tennis Centre - Fencing, Table Tennis
Northumbria University - Volleyball
Newcastle University - Hockey
Leazes Park - Cycling

Disability events in Athletics, Table Tennis and Swimming will also be included.

How to apply

Applications are now being taken for volunteering opportunities at this event. Download the forms below, fill out and return to:

UKSG Volunteer Coordinator
Sport and Physical Activity Development
Community Based Services
Old Town Hall, West Street
Gateshead NE8 1HE

Tel: 0191 433 6948 Email:uksgvolunteers@gateshead.gov.uk

If you would like the forms in large print, Braille, on audio tape/CD/MP3 or in a different language please contact the UKSG Volunteer Coordinator on 0191 433 6948

UKSG Volunteer Flyer
|UKSG Volunteer Application Form|
UKSG Volunteer Application Form Guidance Notes
|UKSG Volunteer Information Pack|

Visit www.ukschoolgames.com for further details.