We’re looking for a couple of friendly volunteers to support our Accessible Squash session on Tuesday afternoons (1–2pm) at Winchester Sport & Leisure Park.
No previous squash experience is needed — just a welcoming attitude and a willingness to get involved!
Our session supports adults with learning disabilities who are developing new skills through squash, including:
- Confidence
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Coordination
- Basic racket skills
It’s a warm, welcoming and fun session, and a really rewarding way to get involved in community sport.
What we’re looking for:
- Volunteers who can help one or two Tuesdays per month
- Friendly, patient and encouraging people
- A DBS check is ideal, but we can help arrange this if needed
We have 8 regular participants each week, who attend with their support workers from two local day service groups, so volunteers are part of a supportive team.
If you’d like to get involved or find out more, we’d love to hear from you!
Skills
- No previous squash experience is required.
- We’re simply looking for volunteers who are friendly, patient and encouraging, and who enjoy supporting others to take part in sport.
- A positive attitude, good communication and a willingness to get involved are the most important qualities.
- Volunteers help by encouraging participants, joining in with simple activities and helping create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Being reliable and able to attend one or two Tuesday sessions a month would be very helpful.
- A DBS check is preferred, but we can support volunteers in arranging one if needed.
Details
- Accessibility
Given the nature of squash and the need to manage risks within the participant, this session may be difficult for volunteers who are wheelchair users or someone with visual impairment. - Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
We are happy to arrange DBS checks through Active LD. - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
In line with our volunteering policy. - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
This is underway!
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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