What you need to do to support your activities and keeping volunteers and participants safe
Sport England provide some guidance to ensure volunteers are kept safe when supporting participants to take part in sport.
Volunteers have a vital role to play in helping to ensure the safe return for many sports and activities as and when coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions are eased.
This is particularly true of community clubs and groups, who are often entirely dependent on volunteers giving their time so the club or group can deliver sport and activity safely.
Ensuring a safe and supportive environment to encourage volunteers to re-engage and feel able to give their time in a safe environment will be critical as part of planning for the phased return of activity.
It's important to identify the practical steps that can be taken so volunteers feel supported, welcomed and most importantly able to volunteer safely if they choose to do so.
Inevitably, volunteering in your club or group will, when permitted, look different than it did before the pandemic. From who volunteers, what they do and how much time they're able to provide, to the new roles that are needed to keep those taking part and members safe.
Balancing the new needs of the club with those of the volunteers will require a flexible approach, and the ability and willingness to adapt.