I'm a volunteer

I'm a volunteer

Volunteering plays a great role in the Sport and Active Leisure sector, with many local community sports activities being run and managed by volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering or are already a volunteer in the Sport and Active Leisure sector, the National Skills Academy can assist you with direction towards the necessary training required to either become a volunteer or progress as a volunteer in the sector.

Funding

The Sport and Active Leisure Sector benefits greatly from a wide variety of funding opportunities.

Volunteering

One of the best ways of getting involved in Sports and Leisure is through volunteering. More

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    Did you know?

    There are approximately 1.9 million volunteers in the sport and active leisure sector in England. This represents 54,000 full time positions.

    26% of all volunteers cite 'sport' as their main area of interest. That makes the sport sector the single biggest contribution to total volunteering in England.

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    Careers in Sport & Active Leisure

    The Sport and Active Leisure sector is a diverse industry offering a variety of different career pathways. There are many opportunities to progress in the sector, for example from working in a leisure centre 

    Sport

    Fitness

    Outdoors

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Working with you

Joining the NSA will give you a head start. Find out more

Volunteering

A way of getting a foot on the ladder? Read our advice