Volunteer

We are always looking for new volunteers! No experience or qualifications are needed – just an interest in sport and a passion for making a difference to people with disabilities.

Volunteering with GDS offers a range of benefits including gaining nationally-recognised qualifications and experience across a range of sporting opportunities in an uplifting and fun-filled environment.

The volunteer recruitment process in any role with GDS is:

Volunteer application with 2 referees
GDS contact referees for references
Once paperwork all received PVG will be applied for
Once PVG approved, GDS Code of Conduct must be signed

Committee Volunteering roles

You could volunteer as a member of the Grampian Disability Sport Committee to shape the future of disability sport in Grampian by supporting high-quality competitive and recreational sporting activities and athletes across our diverse and rural landscape.

Volunteer at adapted cycling sessions

If you have a few hours a week to spare you could volunteer at an adapted cycling session in Aberdeen, Alford, Peterhead or Banff. No experience is needed as full training will be provided.

All GICB volunteers will be Grampian Disability Sport volunteers and must follow the GDS volunteer recruitment process.

Volunteer training:

Cycling Scotland Cycle Activity Leader Training – 6 hrs in person (or equivalent – arranged and paid for by GICB project)
Online Intro to Inclusive Practise by SDS (2 hours free)
First Aid training (6 hr emergency first aid arranged and paid for by GICB project if volunteer does not already have a valid certificate)
Velotech training for anyone keen to help with bike maintenance
The GICB project is a member of British Cycling’s Limitless program to support inclusive cycling. This will offer occasional CPD opportunities shared with volunteers via the volunteer newsletter/email.

Contact gicb.gds@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer at adapted cycling sessions!