Overview of Volunteering at the Games
2024 School Games National Finals
Loughborough University 29th August – 1st September 2024
About the Games
The National School Games is a bi-annual multi-sport event for the UK's aspiring school aged talented athletes. The aim is to create an inspirational and motivational setting,
that not only provides young talented athletes with an educational experience and opportunity to thrive and perform at the highest levels, but encourages more young people to participate and succeed in sport.
The competition reinforces the experience of multi-sport events like the Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games.
The 2022 Games were once again a huge success and with more sports added for 2024, the excitement levels will be even greater.
Who will be competing
11 sports across 10 National Governing Bodies of Sport are involved in the planning and running of their competitions at this event. Of the 11 sports, 2 of them, Athletics and Triathlon,
incorporate disability events and 2 of them, Wheelchair Tennis and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball are Paralympic only sports.
The remaining 6 sports are BMX Cycling, Hockey, Modern Pentathlon (featuring the introduction of the Obstacle Course Racing), Netball and Women`s Cricket being joined by 3x3 Basketball making its debut at the National Finals.
Around 1,400 of the nation`s finest young sports stars will participate in this event.
This is where you come in!
For the Games to be successfully delivered around 200 volunteers are required, who will act as representatives for the event. We are looking for friendly, outgoing and reliable volunteers to fulfil a variety of roles.
Through the Games, we aim to reward and recognise a diverse workforce of skilled, trained and enthusiastic volunteers and inspire them to continue their volunteering journey beyond this event.
For the majority of roles, no specific experience is required as training (including safeguarding training) and briefings will take place prior to the event to ensure you are fully prepared for your role and responsibilities.
You will also be required to complete any relevant checks required.
For some roles it will be beneficial, but not essential, to have knowledge of the Loughborough University campus, have experience of working with young people in a sports based setting,
have good communication and listening skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as work effectively as a team.
As a volunteer you will receive School Games branded event kit and a packed lunch during each of your shifts.
PLEASE NOTE WHEN COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FORM:
We will require a few volunteers during the days leading up to the start of the Games to carry out duties including venue set up, bag packing and general administration tasks in preparation for the event.
If you indicate on your registration form that you are interested in a particular role, we cannot guarantee you will be given this role, however, we will do our utmost to place you in a similar role.
When completing the information around your availability to volunteer, please ensure you are actually available and willing to volunteer at that time. We are aware situations do change and will certainly look to accommodate any changes if required.
Volunteers must be available for a minimum of 2 shifts throughout the Games but if you available for more that would be great - please indicate this on your application.
Volunteering Opportunities on Offer