Have you been inspired by the para athletes or the volunteers at the Commonwealth Games? Our team of regional managers can help you find the right opportunity to get active and get involved.
We believe sport and physical activity are for everyone – getting involved can be life changing for you.
Watch the video below to hear first-hand from participants with disabilities about how being active has improved their lives.
If you would like to find out where you can participate please contact Scottish Disability Sport on admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com or 0131 317 1130.
Would you like to get involved in disability sport as a volunteer?
Did you know:
- 14,000 volunteers supported the Commonwealth Games
- 25% of males and 28% of females volunteer across Scotland
Volunteers in disability sport are crucial to ensuring opportunities take place for participants with disabilities.
If you have been a volunteer at the Commonwealth Games – or have been inspired by them – we are here to find the right volunteering opportunity for you!
Our 14 SDS member branches and their clubs offer many and varied roles including assistant coaches,  coaches, committee member and occasional event volunteers. There is something for everyone that will suit you and your availability.
Benefits of volunteering in disability sport:
- Gain confidence: volunteering can help you gain confidence by trying something new and building a real sense of achievement.
- Make a difference: volunteering can have a real, valuable positive affect on people, communities and society.
- Meet people: volunteering helps you meet different kinds of people and make new friends.
- Be part of a community: volunteering makes you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
- Learn new skills: volunteering will help you learn new skills, gain experience and sometimes even qualifications.
- Take on a challenge: through volunteering you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents.
- Have fun! Most volunteers have a great time, regardless of why they do it.
If you would like to find out more about the range of volunteering opportunities available across Scotland please contact Scottish Disability Sport on admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com or 0131 317 1130.