New SVP Developments

All the new developments for the Sport Volunteer Programme in the academic year of 2010/2011:

5 Star Award: Different opportunities are seen as more appealing than others so introducing a 5 star level system so that volunteers can work through the less appealing opportunities to get to the more exciting ones. This is to make sure they help the local communities first.

Volunteer of the Month Award: This award can be based on the amount of hours or the efforts a volunteer puts into placements each month. With an overall award of volunteer of the year which can be presented alongside the sports award. (Could include free meal vouchers alongside Panthers Tickets and cricket tickets).

Newsletter: Started this last year but really going to kick start this per month with case studies/ volunteer comments/new developments/volunteer pictures.

Volunteering Portfolio: Portfolio designed to help with student’s development while at SNC. It will help track students progress through volunteering and includes; details of all placements, photos of student at that placement, coaches and volunteer coordinators review, evaluation forms and good news page which can include mentions in newsletters.

Volunteer Mentor Scheme: Available to second year students only. To work with and mentor new students to the college in their volunteering experiences to offer a higher level of development for volunteers.

Health & Safety Workbook: Trying to incorporate an H&S workbook into the programme for volunteers to understand the basics of H&S at placements and a certificate can be gained from this.