Training and Workshops

Training is an integral part of the support and recognition that all clubs should give their volunteers. By providing external or internal training for volunteers they should feel more motivated and confident to carry out their tasks effectively.   Training for volunteers ranges from qualifications in coaching provided by National Governing Bodies (NGB), through to generic workshops such as those provided by the sports coach UK (scUK). The Club can provide its own training and support for volunteers by implementing some of the following:

•    Provide a proper club Induction and club information pack
•    Explain the aims of the club and their rights and responsibilities as a volunteer
•    Inform them of all club policies and handbook: Constitution, Code of Conduct, Fair Play, Ethics, Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Emergency & Accident Procedures
•    Encourage new volunteers to 'shadow' committee officers, administrators or coaches
•    Introduce new volunteers to current club staff
•    Review volunteers' training needs on a regular basis
•    Involve volunteers in external training opportunities i.e. NGB awards, scUK & Running Sport workshops (more info below)

NBG Coaching qualifications

Please check with your National Governing Bodies what courses are availalbe. Please click here for links to their websites which will provide you with the information you need.

Sports Coach UK + Running Sport

Many club officials, volunteers and coaches will need to access many courses provided by Sport Coach UK or Running Sport. These include: -

• Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport
• Equity in your coaching
• A Club for All
• How to create links with schools and club
• Valuing and rewarding volunteers

Click here for a full list of course that are run by the Herts Sports Partnership in the county on behalf of Sports Coach UK and Running Sport.

Alternatively, if one of the courses provided by Herts Sports Partnership is not suitable, then please check the Sports Coach UK and Running Sport websites for others.

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