Leadership & Volunteering

There are many benefits for young people who get involved in leadership and volunteering from increased self-esteem through to developing new life skills.

Step into Sport is a programme which focuses on giving young people aged 14 to 19 the chance to become involved in sports leadership and volunteering, and encouraging them to continue this into later life.

The programme involves five stages which give young people the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications to engage in leadership and volunteering in a variety of sports. Step into Sport builds on existing structures and programmes such as the Level One Award in Sports Leadership (often referred to as the Junior Sports Leader Award or JSLA) and the Level Two Award in Community Sports Leadership (CSLA) to encourage and generate greater volunteer links between schools and clubs.

The programme also provides an opportunity for selected young leaders to attend a four day camp where 400 young people come together to develop their leadership and volunteering talents. Some of the youngsters who attend the camp are chosen to take key volunteering roles at national events such as the UK School Games.

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