Volunteering Opportunity: Swimming volunteer with Barracuda Swimming Club

Would you like to help, support and teach at our disability swimming club, 1 hour a week Sundays 11:30-12:30?

We have a wide variety of swimmers of all ages and abilities, from young children to older adults.

So if you like swimming and want to make a difference in the community, please let us know.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: East Herts, Hertsmere, Welwyn/Hatfield

Location: Indoor

Time of day: To Be Discussed

Practical Considerations: You will need to be a confident swimming, and have an understanding of disabilities.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 14 - 15 Years Old With Accompanied Adult, 16 – 17 year olds, 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, School students, University students, Older People, People with restricted mobility

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Health and Wellbeing, Learning Disabilities , Physical Disabilities, Sport, Activity & Outdoor Pursuits

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

Full Description:
Barracuda Swimming Club are looking for a swimming volunteer to join our small team.

We meet every Sunday 11:30 for an hour at Furzefield Leisure Centre, Potters Bar, where we have exclusive use of the main pool.

Our aim is to improve water confidence for people with disabilities through fun and games, rather than structured lessons.

Opportunities include:
Conquering fear of the water
Social skills
Water confidence
Exercise
One to one
Play
Fulfill & enrich lives

An enhanced DBS is required, which will be funded by the club. There is also an opportunity to gain Halliwick Association qualifications through the club.

This is a great opportunity to create inclusion for disabled people in a swimming environment.