PasSPORT newsletter December 2011

Welcome to the University of Birmingham Sport Volunteer Newsletter. This newsletter will be sent once a month during the academic year and will provide you with the latest news and information regarding volunteering in sport including:

• Details of training courses and workshops

• Update on the PasSPORT Volunteer Programme

• New volunteer opportunities

 Sport Facts – Did you know?

• Greece won the most medals (47) at the first Olympic Summer Games in 1896
• Lacrosse was initially played by Native American Indians. They played to prepare for war
• The only country who were unbeaten at the Football World Cup 2010 was New Zealand 

Training and Development Opportunities

Details can be found on the full PasSPORT newsletter pdf to the right.

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PasSPORT update

The PasSPORT programme offers a world of opportunity. We have opportunities in sports clubs, after school clubs, University activities and local, regional and national events. In return for your volunteering, we can provide support to help you access training and development opportunities and recognition for your work.

For more information visit our volunteers page www.sport.bham.ac.uk/volunteers

Whatever your interest UBSport is here to help!

NEW! Volunteer Opportunities

Intervol

Interested in volunteering overseas? Intervol deliver a sports project in Kenya that benefits some of the poorest children in the world while providing you with fantastic experiences never to be forgotten.

Contact Scott Carter via soc988@bham.ac.uk for more information. Deadline coming up soon so don’t miss out

EVENTS

Sport events simple wouldn’t run without volunteer support and an event is a great way to get started in volunteering without regular commitment. Check out what’s coming up:

Badminton Junior Challenger Tournament: Saturday 10th December - 9am-8pm (Split into 2 Shifts)

The university and a local school are hosting a National Junior tournament for the top young Badminton players in the country. Volunteers are required to provide event support including shuttle monitoring, inputting scores, ensuring the match schedule runs on time and general assistance. The event takes place in the sports hall in the Munrow and a local school (transport provided).

For all volunteer opportunities or to ask any questions please contact: Gary Yates, Volunteer Development Manager, University of Birmingham Sport

e: g.p.yates@bham.ac.uk t: 0121 414 2274

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