VOLUNTEERING

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VOLUNTEERING MENTORING WITHIN SPORT, HEALTH,
INCLUSION

• EMMA CAVANAGH
• PRINCIPAL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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WHAT IS SPORT, HEALTH, INCLUSION? MAIN
AIMSIncrease participation in sport and
physical activity for young people, adults and
older peopleDeliver training and accreditation
programs for individuals and clubs.Develop a
workforce to meet the needs of the communities in
Bolton.Increase participation and support to
those who find it difficult to access sport and
physical activity.
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WHAT IS SPORT?Coaching in SchoolsClub
DevelopmentCompetitions and FestivalsCoach
EducationDevelopment of School to Club
LinksCoach MentoringClub Befrienders

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WHAT IS HEALTH?Exercise Referral SchemePhase
IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Employee Health
SchemesMove it Health WalksHealth on
WheelsOlder Persons Activity ProgramsActive
Health Community ProgramsPhysical Activity
Health Mentors Scheme
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WHAT IS INCLUSION?Moving Up Through
LeisureCommunity Sports DevelopmentFarnworth
Inclusion Team (FIT)Juvenille Response
TeamYoung Persons Mentor Scheme
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ANY QUESTIONS?

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SPORT THE SOCIAL CONTEXTHistorically the
development of sport has always had social
goalsVictorian Public School muscular
Christianity, Church social action in 19th
CenturyPublic Health Act 1875Central Council
of Recreative and Physical Training
1935Introduction of Youth Service 19391950
60s Sports policies broadly based on the concept
of sport as a means of promoting social welfare
and stability and recommended wider provision of
sport and recreation facilities, government
funding support of voluntary agencies then
affirmed the view of sport as a vehicle for moral
development and social regulation
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1960s 1970s Wolfenden Committee investigated
development of sport and outdoor activities,
noted absence of post-school opportunities for
sport and affirmed role of sport in social
development of young people. 1965 Sports
Council developed reflecting governments
recognition of the states role in supporting the
development of sport for social
benefits.Emphasis on facility building and
recognition of sport and leisure within issues of
welfare and quality of life.1980s Action Sport
established in response to urban riots, focus of
resources on inner-city issues such as vandalism,
unemployment and specific social groups. Focus
on under-participating groups, including women.
1997 New Labour elected with principal policy
of social inclusion, emphasis shift from
activities to people, association of sport with
building and strengthening communities.