This is an exciting new project where the F.A can reward young leaders aged 14 to 19 years old for volunteering in football. The young leaders will be recognised for their efforts by receiving F.A Volunteer Certificates for 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200 hours of voluntary service, which can contribute to their own personal development.
The main aim of the programme is to develop a future generation of leaders and volunteers who have the knowledge and experience to make a positive contribution to local sporting communities. The secondary aim is to create links between schools, that deliver leadership courses, and Charter Standard Clubs that offer young leaders with the opportunity to volunteer within their local community.
Also, through taking part in the programme there may be the opportunity for young leaders to attend the National F.A Training Camp and potentially be selected to volunteer abroad for the F.A.
Interested?
To register on the FREE Programme and start logging your voluntary hours; or for more information please click on the downloadable documents on the right hand side of this page and return to Step into Sport, Birmingham FA, County Offices, Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6JF.
FA STEP INTO SPORT PROGRAMME SUMMARY
• The FA Step into Sport Programme is an initiative linked to the Youth Sport Trust Step into Sport programme which enables the FA to enthuse, retain and support the development of young people within the game.
• The programme will play a vital role in developing the volunteer workforce within the game through creating an effective, safe and enjoyable pathway for Young Leaders.
• The Young Leader can choose to volunteer in Four Different Themes :
Assisting in Coaching and Fun Activities for Young People
Behind the Scenes – Running a Club/ League
Marketing and Promotion
Officiating – running the game * *refereeing hours can only be logged if you are not gaining a match fee.
ASPIRE2
This programme aims to be a volunteering excellence scheme for the very best young leaders in the Birmingham County FA region and the application form is the first stage of the application process which may include an interview process. Applicants for Aspire2 would be expected to be currently volunteering, have a passion for football and a desire to develop
The programme is aimed at 16 - 21 year old male and females who are currently volunteering and are keen to develop new and existing skills in football development.
It is free to be a part of the programme, with numerous benefits to members, including:
• Training & development opportunities.
• One to one mentoring.
• Individual action planning.
• Event management experience.
• Access to regional & national leadership opportunities.
• Bursaries for coach education and training.
To register on the FREE Programme and start logging your voluntary hours or for more information please click on the download documents on the right hand side of this page and return to Step into Sport, Birmingham FA, County Offices, Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6JF or emailed to Claire.mulvenna@birmnghamfa.com
Aspire2 aims to be a support programme for young leaders enabling the very best to develop to their full potential through the provision of a comprehensive support package and extensive volunteer opportunities.