EDGE volunteering programme
The EDGE programme offers a host of sports related volunteering opportunities for students and staff to get involved in.
About EDGE
The EDGE volunteering scheme is open to all students and staff. Even if you work full-time or have endless academic committments, our volunteering options are flexible, so we can find something that fits in with your busy lifestyle.
You can volunteer at a variety of events at UWE, in the local area of Bristol or even abroad! Recently, our volunteers have been working in Kenya, helping to improve the lives of others.
Other opportunities include coaching, marketing and promotion, event organising and mentoring trainee coaches to name just a few. Discover which volunteering opportunities you would like to get involved in.
Why get involved?
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Information Technology
Importantly, volunteering on the programme is a really great way to meet people, have fun, and help others whilst gaining a memorable life experience.
Other benefits
If you sign up to the UWE's EDGE volunteering programme, you will also get:
- Funding towards coaching courses*
- Volunteering Certificate
- References for your CV
- UWE sports kit
- Mentoring and support throughout your placement
- Real life experience that will enhance your CV.
*To qualify for funding towards a coaching course (UWE and externally run), you will need to complete the specified number of volunteering hours. This will vary depending on the coaching course that you choose.
Get involved in EDGE
EDGE Volunteering is free! For further information and to get involved, e-mail sport.courses@uwe.ac.uk.
Page last updated 20 March 2012