Online hub of volunteering opportunities would encourage more physical activity

36% of people* said an online hub of volunteering opportunities would encourage them to do more physical activity.  

Hillingdon Slipstreamers cycling club were recognised in 2017 for their volunteering work

Hillingdon Slipstreamers cycling club were recognised in 2017 for their volunteering work

The Sport and Recreation Alliance's volunteer opportunity finder aims to easily connect volunteers to events and clubs they can help at, and has been launched in UK Volunteers' Week which runs from 1-7 June.  

"Sport and recreation volunteers play a big part in getting the nation more active, improving wellbeing and building communities," says Alliance chief executive Emma Boggis. "Our new volunteer opportunity finder will encourage involvement with a simple and easy way to find activities and make a real difference, including for those in the under-represented 25-34 age range. By getting this process right, we can make a happier and healthier nation while building stronger communities across the UK."  

Read more at the BBC Sport website

*The OnePoll survey asked 2,000 UK consumers aged 18 years or above in February 2018

WE MAKE AWARDS OF UP TO £500 TO SUPPORT SPORT AND LEISURE COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO GET MORE PEOPLE ACTIVE IN THE BOROUGH OF GREAT YARMOUTH. CAN YOU HELP? THE APPLICATION FORM IS HERE!