Do you have the business skills to support a community sports club? Sported are seeking Volunteers!

Opportunity Title:  Sported NI Volunteer (business, strategy, fundraising, finance, PR & Marketing, governance and impact)

Sported is seeking professionals with expertise in business and strategic planning, finance, marketing and PR, fundraising, governance and impact measurement to support our growing membership of community sport and youth groups.

We have volunteering opportunities across Northern Ireland and a range of flexible options. As little as one hour of your time per month could make a massive difference to our members.

Through the power of sport our members are transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged young people in the Northern Ireland. Volunteer with Sported, meet the inspirational heroes of grassroots sport and leave a lasting legacy in your community!

We are currently recruiting for 2 types of volunteering roles:

1. Mentor Placements

Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member club within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis, typically for a period of between three to six months.

2. Light Touch Support (short-term flexible volunteering)

Our volunteers provide short-term support by helping Sported members with specific questions or challenges. The support may take the form of one-off advice or between one to three sessions, which can be delivered via your chosen communication method (e.g. face-to-face, over the phone/Skype or email). This option is perfect for those volunteers who may not have the time to commit to an extended mentor placement or may be in between projects.

Why volunteer with Sported?

• Have a lasting impact on your local community

• Opportunities to share professional skills and expertise

• Varied and Flexible placements

• Full induction, plus Training and personal development opportunities

• Support from a local Sported Regional Manager and Volunteer Services Team

• Opportunities to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations

What skills/experience do you need?

We are looking for volunteers who have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas: Fundraising; Business; PR & Marketing; Impact & Evaluation; Governance; Finance; Strategic Planning.  Skills include an Interest in transferring knowledge and skills to others; Facilitation, training or mentoring; Communication skills; oral and building rapport.

For more information about volunteering with Sported, please get in touch!  You can contact Ashleigh Hunter at [email protected] or on 07901 339 334.  We'd love to hear from you!

“The club was stagnant, on its knees. The volunteers support to create a clear vision and plan has enabled the club not only to survive, but flourish, making a lasting impact on the hardest to reach.”
- Kevin, Fermain Club Macclesfield