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Title

Pool Volunteer

Organisation

We Swim

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Website

https://weswim.club/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

New club opening in Canada Water!

Do you enjoy swimming? Could you give time regularly to support people with disabilities to swim and be active in the water?
Volunteer with us and join a community of people making swimming more accessible.

Led by friendly volunteers, our dedicated pool activity sessions are a space in which people can use their time in the water as they wish. WeSwim is a safe space to be sociable, build confidence and become more active whether you're swimming or simply escaping to a welcoming and engaging environment. We’re dedicated to creating a sense of community that benefits swimmers and volunteers alike!

As a volunteer, you will support and chat to disabled swimmers in the water. This could be things like: providing physical support, encouraging their swimming confidence, or playing games. You do not need to be a swim teacher or a coach.

We are opening a new Canada Water club in September. We also have clubs across London in Crouch End, Tottenham Green, Old Street, Barbican, and Vauxhall.

You can find more information at WeSwim's website: https://weswim.club/

Activities

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Entertainment,Sport & Coaching,Support Work,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People

Skills Description

You do not have to be an elite swimmer, although being confident in the water is essential. We will provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training in working with swimmers with disabilities. You will also need to have a basic digital literacy - our rotas and sign ups are all online. The main quality we value in our volunteers is the ability to listen and respond to what the swimmers want to achieve. Our volunteers care about inclusivity, accessibility and community.

What is in it for you

100% of swimmers and 88% of volunteers report improved connection to community 100% of swimmers and 62% of volunteers report improved mental wellbeing Our volunteers have a strong sense of community, both with other volunteers and swimmers. Volunteers have also said that they feel more confident in the water, and that volunteering at WeSwim sessions has mental wellbeing benefits. This is a role where you will really make an impact on the lives of others. Thanks to our volunteers, our disabled swimmers are more active, socially engaged and confident in their abilities in and out of the water.

Time Commitment

2 sessions a month, around 3 hours.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Olivia Moinuddin

Role Address

Canada Water Leisure Centre, 100 Lower Rd, London SE16 2TU. Our other clubs are at leisure centres based in Vauxhall, Old Street, Tottenham Green, Crouch End, and Barbican.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

SE16 2TU

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Visit our website: https://weswim.club/volunteer/

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

We are always working to make sure our clubs are accessible for swimmers and volunteers and we value volunteers who have lived experience of disability. WeSwim follows a social model of disability and we speak to people on a one-to-one basis to understand their needs.