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V Project is for young people that currently volunteer or would like to volunteer in sport and physical activity.

V Project aims to give young people aged 14 to 24 years the support and training for them to get involved, stay involved and make a positive contribution to Getting Derby Active through volunteering.

Young people can be involved in a variety of roles including...

• Sports Leader
• Sports Coach
• Official
• Fundraiser
• Event Organiser.

Support available to young people will include:

• assistance in finding a suitable place to volunteer
• 50% discount and free training opportunities to enhance their skills
• mentoring from experienced coaches, officials, committee members
• access to county wide volunteering and training opportunities.

Volunteering in sport and physical activity can benefit young people in a number of ways, including:

• building confidence and self-esteem
• an opportunity to learn new skills and practice existing ones
• a chance to try new activities
• a great way to meet new people and make new friends
• a good way to gain experience and qualifications for the future
• improve job prospects
• the satisfaction of making a difference to other people.

Case study

Faye Stone is a volunteer with Hooked Extreme Sports Club, which is based in Derby. Faye helps organise activities, leads sessions, a member of the committee and acts as a student representative. Faye is gaining good experience for her later life and sees volunteering as an excellent way to develop foundations for her future career plans.

For more information on the V Project please contact:

Lee Parry, Senior Volunteering, Officer, on 01332 641232
e-mail: lee.parry@derby.gov.uk