As part of our WLV Sports Activator Programme we have the following student volunteer vacancies available throughout the year for any of our students to get involved with and joining the WLV team:

• Sports Team Coaches
• Officials and Referees
• Games Anaylsis Assitants 
• Sports Development Support
• Social Sport Activators
• Strength & Conditioning Support
• Fitness Instructors
• Event and Media
• First Aiders for matches and events 

All roles are Volunteer roles and we are looking for a regular commitment throughout the academic year which can include placement hours if this is required by the student during the duration of the role if it fits to their academic remit.

All volunteers will be able to gain access to free on-line training to support the development of your employability skills and receive support to attend sports training and NGB Awards in coaching and officiating in return for their commitment and voluntary time accumulated.

For more information contact Arianna our Sports Workforce Coordinator: a.billines@wlv.ac.uk 

 Volunteering Benefits: 

Each of the above roles will receive the full support of the department including:

• WLV Sport t-shirt and Sweatshirt
• Full support from WLV Sports Development Staff
• Hours recognised as part of Academic placement (if applicable)
• Hours recognised through Sports Activator Programme (non-placement hours)
• Funding opportunities through WLV Sports Activator Programme (if applicable) to attend relevant CPD
• Enhanced CV and future employment reference
• Vouchers for on campus restaurants and merchandise

 BUCS employability report found that ‘The majority of employers felt that leadership positions, organisational roles and other positions of responsibility within sports clubs and societies were particularly beneficial in providing 'added value' for graduate employability.’