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Learning through Sport volunteer

Springfield Community Association (North Tyneside)

Learning through Sport – a chance to help young people develop skills and confidence
Springfield Community Association is working with Hedleys College and Smile through Sport to deliver a 6 week project  to help the students prepare for the world outside Hedleys College.
The volunteer commitment would be to attend a session at Springfield Community Centre each Friday from 5 June – 10 July (six sessions)
The course will help the students improve their communication skills, develop teamwork and improve their reliability by promoting physical activity, wellbeing and expanding links with people in the community.
The sessions will be structured to meet the needs of those taking part and will use team-based activities to improve the students’ skills.

What skills do I need?

Skills required would be availability for all 6 sessions

People skills

An interest in playing "sporty" games (not physically demanding)

Having fun

About Springfield Community Association (North Tyneside)

To work with local people to provide a friendly, sociable community venue that is accessible to all. We provide opportunities for people of all ages to come together for learning, recreation or play. To provide a community venue for local groups and organisations To organise community events throughout the year To link with local people to find out what they want to see in the area

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

Springfield Community Centre
Springfield Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 9AG

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