supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Street Soccer Session Supporter
with Street Soccer Scotland.
| About this opportunity: | Street Soccer Scotland is a charity offering free weekly football sessions to people experiencing challenges like poverty, mental health issues, homelessness, or social isolation • Their goal is to build confidence, community, and pathways to positive change through sports • Volunteers support coaches in delivering fun, inclusive sessions – no prior football expertise needed! Key responsibilities: • Helping set up/pack down sessions • Welcoming participants and fostering a supportive environment • Assisting with drills, small-sided games, and participant engagement • Encouraging inclusivity and teamwork Volunteers can choose which activities they would like to help with, as the opportunity is very flexible to you • They have 4 sessions every week across Fife, and you can select which you would like to help with • These are Levenmouth, Dunfermline, Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy • If you would like to uplift your community while gaining experience, training, upskilling and employability support, this is the opportunity for you • Get involved with Street Soccer today! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training provided: | Volunteers are given support by the programme coordinator, and have access to ongoing training. Training included first aid, coaching badges and safeguarding. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Expenses can be discussed on an individual basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience required: | • Passion for supporting vulnerable people
• Reliable, friendly, and team-oriented
• Enthusiasm for sport
• Willingness to learn and grow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application process: | Application Form; Informal Chat; PVG membership required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel Details | • Mondays: Levenmouth 11:30am-2pm Bayview Stadium
• Tuesdays: Dunfermline 12pm-1:30pm Pitreavie Soccer centre
• Wednesdays: Glenrothes 1pm-2:30pm Michael Woods Sports and Leisure
• Friday: Kirkcaldy 1:30pm-4:00pm Stark’s Park Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |