Volunteer

DSC_0039Volunteering is the giving of time and energy through a third party, which can bring measureable benefits to the volunteer, individual beneficiaries, groups and organizations, communities, environment and society at large.  It is a choice undertaken at one’s own free will, and is not motivated primarily for financial gain or wage or salary.

SDS is well supported by invaluable volunteers who have helped shape the current organisation and continue to play an active role in the affairs of the association.  The partnership of volunteers and staff working together with a common aim and clear objectives is the SDS model.

Download the Valuing Volunteers pack which clearly outlines the SDS commitment to volunteers and volunteering.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Graphic that is advertising for a volunteer vice chair and trustees for Grampian Disability Sport Graphic that is advertising for volunteer coaches at Hermes Disability Football Team Graphic that is advertising for a volunteer swimming coach with Highland disability Swim club
Graphic that is advertising for a volunteer assistant coach with Edinburgh Giants Graphic that is advertising for a volunteer a business development officer at Orkney Dance and Fitness Ltd Graphic that is advertising for a volunteer boccia activity helper in Perth, Crieff and Aberfeldy
Graphic that is advertising for a volunteer trustees at Dundee City Disability Sport Graphic that is advertising for a communication/marketing volunteer at Dumfries and Galloway Disability Sport Graphic that is advertising for a finding/grant trustee volunteer at Dumfries and Galloway Disability Sport
Graphic that is advertising for volunteer trustees, a finance trustee and a communication trustee at Ayrshire Sportsability Graphic that is advertising for sport club volunteers with Falkirk Active Schools Graphic that is advertising for a secretary, a vice chairperson, a primary league coordinator and coaches at Netball Orkney
Graphic that is advertising for a communications officer and coach/sports volunteer at South Lanarkshire Disability Sport Graphic that is advertising for a chairperson and committee member at North Lanarkshire Disability Sport Graphic that is advertising for a volunteer boccia coach at Lothian Disability Sport

Volunteers Policy

This Policy will operate on the following guidelines:

  1. Volunteers shall have the support and approval of our organisation’s management and administration.
  2. Opportunities will be provided for volunteers to represent their views at Senior Management level on all aspects of the organisation’s work.  This is done through the SDS Board Directors.
  3. Management will regularly review the benefits and costs of volunteers to the organisation.
  4. All paid staff will be fully informed of the rights and responsibilities of the volunteers.
  5. SDS shall regularly review its policy concerning insurance, reimbursement for out of pocket expenses, working conditions and other benefits to volunteers.
  6. Before commencing volunteering, SDS will require the submission of an application form, uptake of suitable references and for volunteers to be subject to a Disclosure.
  7. As part of the recruitment process, volunteers will be provided with clear roles and responsibilities.
  8. Roles and responsibilities will match the volunteer’s skills, talents and interests.

Summer Sports Camp volunteers

Event volunteers

Janice Eaglesham and Ian Mirfin receiving the BBC Unsung Heroes Award

Summer Camp

Boccia referees