Ulster Rugby, Irish FA and Ulster GAA host first virtual Multi-Sport Youth Forum
Earlier this week, the Irish FA, Ulster GAA and Ulster Rugby hosted a Multi-Sport Youth Forum as part of the Department for Communities programme, ‘Sport; A Home for Lifelong Volunteering’. The event, hosted online due to the current environment, was attended by young volunteers from three sporting codes. On the evening, volunteers got the chance […]
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Earlier this week, the Irish FA, Ulster GAA and Ulster Rugby hosted a Multi-Sport Youth Forum as part of the Department for Communities programme, ‘Sport; A Home for Lifelong Volunteering’.
The event, hosted online due to the current environment, was attended by young volunteers from three sporting codes.
On the evening, volunteers got the chance to hear more about the opportunities available to young people, the benefits of volunteering, and what potential barriers they may face. Participants also got to hear from other young volunteers on how volunteering in sport had helped them to develop holistically, meet new people and give them more confidence.
The Forum also included interactive elements, which gave the attendees opportunities to provide feedback on their experiences of volunteering in sport.
Gavin Nelson, Club and Community Development Officer at the Irish FA said, “It’s always great for young volunteers from the different sports to get together and share their experience and knowledge. We want to continue to empower young people as they are the future of the game. It was brilliant to hear from young leaders how volunteering had had such a positive impact on them.”
Ben Faulkner, Irish FA Young Leader commented, “This webinar was eye-opening for me. Listening to the Irish FA, Ulster GAA and Ulster Rugby was very interesting, hearing about their experiences and barriers into volunteering. It’s led me to add more transferrable skills to myself to make myself more employable in the future.”
Sarah Herron, a volunteer at Ulster Rugby added, “I had a passion for rugby and really wanted to get involved in the sport but I really didn’t have much knowledge of the game, so I started volunteering on match nights and at rugby events. I then approached my club for a volunteering opportunity as Public Relations Officer. These volunteering roles have increased my confidence and knowledge of the game; now I am playing as well. I have now also achieved my level two coaching badge and hope to continue to develop.”
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