Volunteering
Volunteering opportunities in sport
The sports team at Middlesex University have a variety of volunteering opportunities available for you to get involved in. Whether it be helping out at our Holiday Kids Camps during school holidays, Marshalling at the annual University Fun Run and Health Walk, or helping out at larger events like the London Marathon or even more auspicious the London 2012 games.
Project Gambia Volunteer Programme
Want to put your new found coaching skills to the test? How about travelling to a developing country and have the experience of a lifetime?
Middlesex University have developed links with Gambian authorities and sports agencies, to provide sports volunteering opportunities for Middlesex University students and staff. In September 2010 a team of Middlesex students and staff travelled to Gambia to deliver sports coaching and leadership training to over 20 Gambian sports enthusiasts. The Middlesex team all had previous experience of voluntary sports coaching in schools and local community projects, set up by Middlesex Sports development team.
If you are keen to get involved in Project Gambia, please contact s.sipple@mdx.ac.uk and put 'Project Gambia' in your email heading .
Project Gambia Shoe Appeal
Middlesex University is working in collaboration with the Gambian Ministry of Youth and Sport and local charity Football Gambia to develop sports training programmes for young leaders and sports coaches in the Gambia. There is an accute shortage of suitable footwear for participants of all ages so if you have any surplus pairs of sports footwear such as football boots or trainers, of any size, and in reasonable condition, we can find a good home for them.
If you would like to donate your old sports shoes to our appeal, please deposit them at either the Trent Park or Hendon sports offices in our collection bin. Footwear should be generally clean and in reasonable condition. Please tie laces together so they remain in pairs.
Sports coach volunteering
We run a varied coach education scheme where we offer you the opportunity to become a qualified sports coach for free and then you pay us back in voluntary hours in a local school or community project. You can qualify as a level 1 or 2 coach in a variety of sports. Many of our participants go on to gain paid part time work as sports coaches, which can help out financially whilst you study. It also looks great on your CV, and you will pick up a wealth of transferable skills and experience. If you're interested in sports coach volunteering, find out more on our coaching pages.
Give it a Go sports champions
Are you up for joining our project? Can you inspire others to do more sport?
We need enthusiastic, inspirational people to help organise sports events and activities. Champions receive a free T-Shirt, free training, access to social activities, events and more. Interested?
How to apply
Please contact Sarah Budd on 020 8411 5218 or email
s.budd@mdx.ac.uk
Kids Activity Camps 
Are you good with kids? Maybe you're looking for a career in teaching and want to gain some valuable experience? Our Kids Activity Camps run during school holidays from 9am - 5pm weekdays, accommodating around 60 children per day and we are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out.
We run a variety of activities from arts and crafts, to talent shows, various sports and even fishing and swimming.
If this sounds like fun, and you would like to get involved contact s.sipple@mdx.ac.uk
