Become a sports and physical activity volunteer

Whether it’s getting involved with a local sports club or team, helping lead a walk group, or working with an older people’s or disability group, there are a wide range of opportunities to volunteer in sport and physical activity throughout the borough.

Volunteering at sport and physical activity related activities has many benefits:

• learn new skills and gain valuable experience
• receive professional training
• meet new people
• network within the industry

Whether you have a small amount of time to offer, or are more flexible with availability, there is a volunteering opportunity to suit everyone.

Volunteering projects

Voluntary projects currently supporting the sport & physical activity team:

• Try swimming

Try Swimming Camden is a programme that has been developed to offer inclusive swimming opportunities to older people and disabled adults. Volunteers work with participants on a 1:1 basis to help participants to access the pool and take part in the water–based sessions.

Some participants also need support in getting from home to the session and back again.

• Physical Activity Peer Activators (PAPA)

The PAPA project has developed a team of volunteers who encourage and support the use of outdoor gyms in Camden. PAPA's help, encourage and support their peers and members of the public in the use of the outdoor gyms.

• Pro-Active Camden Ambassadors Programme

The Ambassador programme was designed to train individuals who then go out into the community to raise awareness of the wide range of sport & physical activity opportunities on offer across the borough and motivate people to become more active.

How to get involved?

For other opportunities to volunteer in sport and physical activity both with Camden Council and other organisations within Camden please Contact Volunteer Centre Camden

• Physical Activity Peer Activator Project (PAPA)
• Try swimming volunteers