Hands up for Sports Volunteering Conference 2008

22nd February 2008

2008 Conference Confirmed

Following the huge success of last years conference, Sports Volunteering North West are pleased to announce the return of 'Hands Up For Sports Volunteering' for 2008.

Venue: The City of Manchester Stadium

Date: 24th April 2008

Keep this date free in your diary!

Conference Sponsors

The conference is proudly sponsored by "Goldstar" and Sport England, supporting Sports Volunteering North West to get more people, more active, more often through excellence in sports volunteering.

Conference Overview

The conference is themed "Developing your Volunteering CV" and focuses on the following outcomes:

Increasing your job prospects by enhancing your CV
Developing your skill base through volunteering
Learning about upcoming opportunities in the North West
The launch of "Get Connected"

Keynote Speakers

Industry professionals will talk about new and exciting areas of sports volunteering, the power it has and how both you and sport can benefit from the work being done in the North West. In particular focusing on how you can grow and develop through volunteering and how you help to win medals by supporting sport.

Breakout Sessions

A number of specific breakout sessions lead by top facilitators, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and learning base in specific areas.

Sessions themes include:

Volunteering at Major Events
Strategic Project Planning for Volunteering
The Legalities behind Volunteering*
Volunteering with an NGB
An Introduction to the FUNdamentals of Movement
Aiming High: Delivering Excellence in Volunteer Management*
Stepping into Coaching in the North West
Sports Clubs and Volunteering
Sport on the Street - Street Games
Play the Game of Youth Volunteering
Making the Most out of University Sport Volunteering
Manchester City in the Community/Volunteering as a Life Skill

*Please note that these workshops apply to Volunteer Managers only

Booking your place on this Conference

Online booking is online NOW. Follow the link to the Sport Volunteers North West website to book.

Conference Hotline

To book your place or discuss any issues surrounding the conference please contact Sports Volunteers North West on: