SASA Volunteer Co-Ordinator

Have you got a CVC?

What exactly is a CVC?

It’s what the ASA is calling its newly appointed County Volunteer Coordinators.

What do they do?

They are being appointed to make a difference to the work of volunteers within aquatics. Their main tasks are working with others in recruiting, retaining, rewarding, developing, and communicating with volunteers, helping clubs to recruit their own volunteer coordinator, providing feedback and guidance on matters affecting volunteers and generally raising the profile of volunteering.

How would I know if we have one?

Check on the website – there’s a list of them there along with lots of useful information on volunteering.

Could I be one?

Yes, if you are an active and open-minded volunteer with a knowledge and understanding of issues that volunteers face, feel motivated to become part of an invaluable network for the future development of volunteers and be willing to travel around your county.

What would I be expected to do?

Work and communicate with volunteers and paid members of staff, attend and contribute to ASA CVC forums (2 or 3 a year) with other CVCs and the ASA Volunteer Coordinator, communicate regularly with County ASA/County Swimming Action Group, be a point of contact for information and issues affecting volunteers and clubs within the county.

What are the benefits of becoming a CVC?

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a vital area of development within your county as part of a network committed to developing and helping all those who volunteer within the ASA. You will have the chance to meet and work with new people but, best of all, an opportunity to make a real difference!

I’d like to be a CVC – what do I do now?

Contact Matt Sturgess at the ASA. Matt.Sturgess@swimming.org or 01536 416920.

Volunteer Training

As part of the ASA’s ongoing commitment to the development of its volunteers we are currently in the process of assessing the training needs of our volunteers and clubs. We would be grateful if you complete this volunteer training ‘wish list’ to give us an idea of the training issues required within your club/county. Whilst we understand that there may be many areas of interest or importance to you we would ask you choose your top 3 or 4 areas of highest priority. The ASA is working towards providing signposting information and/or courses/workshops/resources to meet the requirements of your county training programme.

Please return all completed questionnaires by Friday 10^th September to Matt Sturgess, ASA Volunteer Coordinator, Kettering Leisure Village, Thurston Drive, Kettering, NN15 6PB or if you would like to receive an electronic copy or return your form by email contact matt.sturgess@swimming.org

Or why not complete online at www.britishswimming.org and click on ‘volunteers and officials’.

Club Administration and Management

Child Protection

Your club’s welfare officer, teachers and coaches should all have completed the necessary training. However if you feel your club has other members (general helpers or assistants, parents etc) who would like more information and guidance on this matter, please tick the box below:

Disability awareness

In October 2004 the new Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) will be introduced. Is your club aware of such an act, what does it mean, what affects will it have on your club? If you would like to know more about the DDA or would like more information about including people with a disability into your club please tick the box below:

Do you have anyone in your club able to deal with disciplinary/grievance procedures? If not, you may benefit from finding out more about what to do in such circumstances. Would your club and its members be interested in finding our more about the judicial system and the necessary processes and procedures within the ASA?

Your comments

If you feel your club/county would benefit from training in an area not mentioned above, please feel free to make any suggestions below.

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Title	Content	Tick
Sports Development Planning	Writing a sports development plan.
Planning for Sports Development	The basics of sports development.
A Club for All	Welcoming all sections of the community.
Funding and Raising Money	Effective fundraising.
Promoting your club	How to promote your club, and making the most of the media.
Equity and action planning	Establish an understanding of why the ASA is committed to Equity and Diversity. Understand this work and why it is important for your club and its members.
Developing Sporting Partnerships/Developing Junior Clubs	Proving quality progression for young people in sport.
School/community links	Establishing and developing links with the local community.
GirlSport	Keeping girls playing sport.
Volunteering Matters/ Volunteer Management	Making the most of your sports workforce.
Volunteer recruitment and retention	Recruiting new volunteers and holding onto the ones you have.
Structuring a Club	How to develop and operate an effective club.
Swim 21 Accreditation	Learn more about the accreditation process and how your club can benefit.
Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD)	Want to know more about LTAD, and the implications on your members and for your club?
Team Management	Have a better understanding of what’s involved in managing a team, or further educate current team managers.

Title	Content	Tick
Motivation and Team Building	Creating and motivating an effective team
Leadership and Delegation	Organising yourself and those around you
Employment Matters	Key issues in employment law
Time Management	Using your time as effectively as possible
Personal Effectiveness	Communicating effectively in speech and writing

Title	Content	Tick
Running a Club	The role of a club secretary
Running Meetings	The role of the club chairperson
Looking After the Money	The role of the club treasurer
Managing Events	The basics of event management
Balancing the Books	Advice on bookkeeping and accounting
Managing the Money	How to produce budgets and balance sheets

Volunteer Training

Discipline/s:

Club/County secretary:

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Club Administration and Management

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Child Protection

Disability awareness

Your comments