British Gymnastics Volunteer Programmes

Currently British Gymnastics offer two different volunteer programmes.

MY Leadership Academy Developing leaders to support your clubs

What do we know? Older gymnasts enjoy ‘helping others’ (participant modeling research) Giving gymnast’s the opportunity to develop as leaders will increase retention Young leaders don’t realise what opportunities there are for them within the sport

What do Young Leaders want? Young Leaders want a challenge Young Leaders want to have responsibility (or to feel like they do!) Young Leaders like to be recognised Young Leaders want a sense of belonging

What is a Leadership Academy? A group of Young people aged 11+ Usually a formally constituted group with a bank account Members have aspirations to develop as Leaders within gymnastics in some capacity

My Leadership Academy

What is the purpose? Retain older gymnasts and give them extra responsibility Succession planning for the future Train leaders and an introduction to the breadth of roles available within the sport

What do Leaders do? Leaders follow the MY Leadership Academy Programme. The programme has been developed for young leaders by young leaders The programme is designed to provide a structure for leaders to follow which is flexible and can be adapted for each individual

MY Leadership Academy Each leader is given a handbook which they complete at their own pace There are 5 different areas and three different levels Different rewards, awards and recognition is available as each area and level is completed

MY Learning Leaders are tasked with completing a number of different courses, both generic and gymnastics specific Bronze: 1x gymnastic course 1x generic course Silver: 2x gymnastic courses 2x generic courses Gold: 3x gymnastic courses 3 x generic courses

MY Development Leaders are tasked with identifying a role model and learning from working alongside them Bronze: Identify a role model and complete an agreement form Silver: Complete 20 role model hours Gold: Complete 50 role model hours

MY Volunteering Leaders are tasked with volunteering their time at events, fundraisers and meetings Bronze: Volunteer at 3 events Silver: Volunteer at 6 events Gold: Volunteer at 9 events

MY Future Leaders are tasked with producing a 12 month development plan and completing their goals Bronze: Write a development plan Silver: Complete the short-term goals Gold: Complete the long-term goals

MY Project Leaders are tasked with identifying the need and running a project which benefits their club or community Bronze: Write a project plan Silver: Run the Project Gold: Produce a project review document

Reward, awards and recognition Leaders receive a certificate and pin badge as they complete, Bronze, Silver, or Gold in all 5 areas In addition to this leaders receive rewards as they complete gold in any area: –Free or reduced attendance to conference –Opportunity to observe / work alongside top level coach or official –Attendance at National event as VIP or volunteer –Work experience with BG Staff –Recognition in BG media

MY Leadership Academy Have fun and meet new friends Learn new skills and improve your CV Widen your gymnastics network Develop as an individual

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Version 1 January 2014

What do we know? Current coaches are at capacity Current coaches are spending time on paper work Clubs need more coaches to deliver sessions Clubs need to reduce waiting lists Clubs need more quality/skilled volunteers Version 1 January 2014

What is Make A Difference Version 1 January 2014 To welcome prospective volunteers To Raise Awareness of club needs Deliver an understanding of impact volunteers have To outline how volunteers can help A Free Workshop

What do Volunteers Want? They want you to be prepared for them They want to feel welcomed They want good training They want to do interesting work They want to know how much time the job will take They want you to communicate well with them They want to know they are appreciated They want to be socially connected They want to know they are making the world a better place Version 1 January 2014

What’s the Purpose? Version 1 January 2014 More time for coaches to run sessions,supporting an increase in club memberships. More active operational volunteers within clubs supporting a more business like way of running the club More experience, knowledge and quality ideas brought to the club by members of the local community A club which is the hub of the community and reflects the views of the local community Greater appeal to the community and increased participation

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