Volunteers are essential in helping people get involved in sport and physical activity across Sussex.
Volunteers play a crucial role in community sport and physical activity. Without them, a large proportion of grassroots sport and physical activity simply wouldn’t happen. The pandemic highlighted the strength and power of volunteers to bring communities together and improve people’s lives, but post pandemic volunteering is just as important in rebuilding lost communities.
Sport England’s Active Lives Survey found that volunteers who give their time for sport and physical activity to happen enjoy many of the health and social benefits associated with actually taking part. Volunteering can help improve your wellbeing by offering opportunities to connect and give something back, which are included within Mind’s 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
People choose to volunteer for many different reasons. We feel volunteering in sport is one of the most rewarding ways to contribute to your local community, and gain skills for your own development. Here are some benefits:
Did you know the number one reason people volunteer in sport across Sussex is to give something back.
If you are looking for volunteers send the details to info@activesussex.org and we will include it on our job section of the website.