Sport > Sport related volunteering

Sport

Whether outdoor or indoor, team or individual, students at Sussex benefit from being able to get involved in a wide range of competitive and leisure activities provided by the Union and the University.

Sport at Sussex is broad and diverse with something for everyone, regardless of experience so whether you're into running, catching, climbing, skiing or hitting things with sticks why not take a look at what's on offer?

You can take a look at our list of sports clubs, find out about membership and other sports opportunities including sports facilities, gym and classes. We also have information for sports club committee members.

► Sport related volunteering

Do you love playing sport?

Would you like to develop leadership and communication skills?

Do you want to increase your employability?

Would you like to make a positive difference to others?

The Students' Union has a wide range of volunteering opportunities in sport and look for students throughout the year who would like to get involved.

Examples of opportunities

Active for Life: A non-profit project run by Brighton & Hove City Council and the Primary Care Trust. Volunteers work with different groups e.g. children, young people to increase participation in sport.

East Brighton Sports: A community organisation based in Moulsecoomb that offers sport sessions for older people, people with disabilities and young people. Volunteers support a wide range of groups in all the major sports.

Woodingdean Youth Centre: A youth centre that offers a wide range of activities for young people. Volunteers are particularly needed to help qualified youth workers put on Football sessions for young men aged 13-16.

Spiral: A community organisation that provides a range of activities for adults with learning disabilities. They need volunteers to help the service users get the most out of the different sports on offer – which include: swimming, basketball, tennis, cricket and ten-pin bowling.

Hove YMCA Sport: Provides a wide range of activities for children and young people aged 5-18yrs, the aim being to provide positive sporting activities that are fun and carried out in a safe and supportive environment.

Brighton Youth Centre: Volunteers assist on the Brighton Youth Centre skateboarding project, coaching young people 8 - 19 years old at the Centre's indoor skate park. Volunteers assist the skateboard project staff in the delivery of the activity and assisting young people in their development. Sports and youth club sessions are also run at the centre.

Benefits for you

Learn new skills
Valuable addition to your CV
Opportunity to use your skills and enthusiasm to help others and make a positive difference
Be part of a great team!

Training & qualifications

You will receive full training from your placement in order to carry out your role, plus ongoing support from the Students' Union. If you are aged between 16 and 25, you can get accreditation for your volunteering hours through Brighton and Hove Volunteers.

Frequently asked questions

How much time will I need to give? Most organisations ask for about 3-4 hours per week
How good do I have to be at sport? Only a basic skill level is needed for most opportunities
Where will the volunteering take place? All projects are based off campus, in Brighton and Hove
When can I start? Our opportunities run throughout the year, so you can start volunteering at any point throughout the academic year.

What next?

Check out the volunteering section of our website where you can find out more, browse other opportunities and find out how to get started. We will talk you through all the various options and help you to choose a placement that suits your interests and fits in with your university schedule.