voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Business Mentor
with Sported (Fife)Volunteer Opportunity No. VO70924 - Created/last updated: 28/11/2019
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Our volunteer business mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. Sported works closely to support our volunteers throughout the process, and the opportunities available are very flexible - from answering a 15 minute call from a club leader who has questions in your skill area, to delivering a workshop or a 6 month mentor placement.
As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on the sustainability and capacity of these clubs. Full induction is offered, as well as personal development opportunities, and you will join a network of skilled Sported volunteers across the UK. You will volunteer with a diverse range of people and organisations, and will receive support throughout from the Sported Volunteer Services team.
Most importantly you will have fun!Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 21 Maximum age: no upper age limit has been specified Training provided: Sported volunteers will be given full induction training prior to them starting their volunteering. They will then be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Travel costs are reimbursed.Experience required: Volunteers should have at least 5 years experience in at least one business field. This could be in the following areas;- Business Planning. Marketing. Fundraising. Governance. Impact & Evaluations. Finance. The following skills would also be beneficial:- interest in transferring knowledge & skills to others; personable, patient, persistent and dedicated; facilitation, training or mentoring; good communication skills; problem solving; creative thinking; able to build relationships. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details The mentoring often occurs at the clubhouse of the sports group that is being supported. Volunteers will arrange their own travel arrangements to and from the location. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity please call us on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this brief form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Sported (Fife) has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Fundraising Mentor
- Business Mentor
Type of volunteering: Management / Business Skills
Opportunities which benefit Sport / Outdoor activities
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