Grampian Disability Sport

Sporting opportunities for people with physical, learning, sensory and additional needs within the Grampian area

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:

  1. Volunteer application (ask for our recruitment pack) with 2 referees
  2. GDS contact referees for references
  3. An informal interview will take place which can be done virtually
  4. A PVG will be applied for
  5. Once the PVG is approved, GDS Code of Conducts must be signed

Trustee Volunteering roles

You could volunteer as a trustee 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.

Contact us on info@grampiandisabilitysport.org.uk if you’d like to be a trustee!

Branch Secretary Role (Voluntary Position)

General Volunteer Role

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 Sport Aberdeen volunteers and must follow the Sport Aberdeen volunteer recruitment process.

Volunteer training on offer:

  1. Cycling Scotland Cycle Activity Leader Training – 6 hrs in person (or equivalent – arranged and paid for by GICB project)
  2. Online Intro to Inclusive Practise by SDS (2 hours free)
  3. First Aid training (6 hr emergency first aid arranged and paid for by GICB project if volunteer does not already have a valid certificate)
  4. Velotech training for anyone keen to help with bike maintenance
  5. 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!