Sport Minds Workshop - Join In
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Transcript of Sport Minds Workshop - Join In
Join In puts more volunteers into sport in order to create happier, healthier, more active communities
Role of volunteering in sport
“FUNDAMENTAL”
“I think that participation in sport is incredibly important, but the only way to get people doing it is to have an absolutely solid group of volunteers helping to run grassroots
sport” Tracey Crouch MP
Wellbeing benefits of volunteering in sport are poten3ally twice that of par3cipa3on
• To get the full benefit of sport -‐ you need to volunteer
• Players who played AND volunteered had higher wellbeing scores than those who just played
• Increasingly the wellbeing benefits of volunteering in sport are being seen as a relevant outcome in itself
• Within any Mental Health Charter for Sport there is a clear, relevant and significant role for volunteering
Don’t just take our word for it: Five Ways to Wellbeing
Connect with people around you Give volunteer, join a community group Be Active go for a walk or run Keep learning try something new Take notice be aware of the world around
Volunters are SELFISH – emphasise what’s in it for them.
- makes you happier - easy, local - Incentives (cup of tea, food, food, food) - NOT what you need, when and why
Say Thank you
- Simple, easy, effective Tone of voice
- vernacular, everyday, fun - lend a hand, help out - aspirational
The messenger – use ‘people like me’
- using photos of real people
Towards an ac3on plan: top 3ps to mo3vate, retain and recruit volunteers
Dedicated communication on the benefits of volunteering as well as participation – you don’t gave to be a player! Join In research and case studies may be useful for your website and in your comms? Ambassadors – most sports have good examples Fans and spectators
- Join In website can match you to volunteering - Simple call to action available to all
The messenger – use ‘people like me’
- using photos of real people
How can this be used in your organisa3ons Mental Health Charter ac3on plan?
• Send Mind your action plans
• Send Mind your case studies
What next?
• World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2015
• Time to Talk Day – Feb 2016 • Charter one-year anniversary – March
2016
