Volunteer Training Calendar for Adults
Our calendar of free courses for 2024/25 can be found below.
Our calendar of free courses for 2024/25 can be found below.
If you aren't sure what to pick, or you are interested in something that's not listed below, then please do get in touch with our Active Schools team. We always do our best to find each volunteer an opportunity to suit!
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How it works
All courses are free and must be booked in advance. Please register your interest with your Active Schools Coordinator.
Places may be in high demand, so register your interest as soon as possible.
If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so your place can be offered to those on a waiting list.
What we need from you
Volunteers are asked to deliver a minimum of 4 hours of extracurricular activity in the sport/activity corresponding to the course attended.
This could be in your child’s school, a local primary school, a local additional support needs school, or in a community setting.
Active Schools will support volunteers to find the right setting and session to suit their diary and interests.
2024/25 Training Calendar
Courses with an asterisk are open to both adults and East Dunbartonshire secondary school pupils. No previous experience is necessary.
This practical course is led by Y Dance and is open to teachers, volunteers, students, parents, dance clubs and young leaders who have an interest in delivering or supporting inclusive dance sessions.
The session will explore different dance themes, props, music and dance styles. You will gain knowledge and confidence so you can create dance sessions which are inclusive for all.
Date and time: Thursday 3 October 2024, 4-6pm
Venue: Woodland View School
This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in delivering or supporting sessions within a local primary school or community setting. It will explore fun games, fitness circuits, parachute activities and relay drills to help develop basic gross motor skills for P1-P3 pupils.
Date and time: Wednesday 30 October 2024, 4-6pm
Venue: TBC
This workshop aims to provide a basic introduction to Autism, and more specifically to look at how people with Autism might engage in sports activities.
We will discuss the common characteristics and sensory challenges for people with Autism and explore useful communication strategies to positively support a person with Autism during a sports session.
Date and time: Monday 4 November 2024, 4:30-6:30pm
Venue: Woodland View School
This course has been developed as part of sportscotland’s physical literacy coach CPD pathway. It has been designed to support new coaches, volunteers, students, young leaders, parents, and teachers who are working with children aged between five and 12.
It is an updated version of 'Introduction to Multi-Skills'.
Option 1
Date and time: Monday 11 and 18 November 2024, 4:30-6pm
Venue: Bearsden, venue TBC
Option 2
Date and time: Monday 17 and 24 February 2025, 4:30-6pm
Venue: Kirkintilloch, venue TBC
This course will give you the skills to prepare, plan and support activity sessions in your schools and community. It is fun and practical and will involve pupils participating in a range of skills, drills and games.
Date and time: Tuesday 12 November 2024, 4-6pm
Venue: Kirkintilloch High School
This course will give you the skills to prepare, plan and support activity sessions in your schools and community. It is fun and practical and will involve pupils participating in a range of skills, drills and games.
Date and time: Monday 2 December 2024, 4-6pm
Venue: Bearsden Academy
This workshop includes a mixture of theory and practical delivery. It will enable you to positively include people with a disability in physical activity and sport.
Date and time: Monday 10 February 2025, 4:30-6:30pm
Venue: Woodland View School
This course has been carefully designed to provide an introduction to leading a volleyball session in a community and educational environment.
Date and time: Wednesday 29 January and 5 February 2025, 4-6pm
Venue: Bearsden Academy
This workshop will look at the basic principles of coaching football, including:
- Space management,
- Time management,
- Adaptability and
- Activity levels.
This will be done through fun games and basic coaching practices.
Date and time: Tuesday 4 February 2025, 4-6pm
Venue: Huntershill Sports Hub
The Boccia Leaders Award will provide you with a brief overview of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to introduce the game to children, young people and adults.
Using a mixture of theory and practice, the workshop will provide an overview of structure, rules and practices.
Date and time: Thursday 6 March 2025, 4-6:30pm
Venue: Woodland View School
Get involved
Contact our team to find out more about any of the courses listed.
