Our Sports Placement


OUR CORE AIM:

Every resident is physically fit, psychologically healthy and be able to participate in a sport of their choice

WHY DO YOU NEED MY SUPPORT?

Physical inactivity is recognised by the World Health Organisation as the fourth leading risk factor for mortality. Inactivity is increasing in countries across the world, which in turn is leading to a sharp rise in the prevalence of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular, respiratory, cancer and diabetes. Sadly India is a country that is hugely affected by chronic diseases. In 2004 it accounted for 50% of all deaths and it is predicted to account for more than ¾ of all deaths by 2030, overtaking countries such as America and China. Besides stress, depression and anxiety issues takes a toll on the healthy development of a rural student in the issue of social exclusion. Sport is one activity that helps in the integrated development of a healthy mind and body.

CYDF firmly believes that sport/active recreation can be used to address this issue positively. It is well documented that sport actively brings communities together, builds individual discipline, self confidence and belief, but without suitable facilities, equipment and opportunities people rarely get the opportunity to participate in an activity of their choice.

Role as a volunteer:

  • Contribute and nourish the interest to play sport in children and youth

  • Work alongside schools, colleges and local groups to provide quality sport opportunities for every member of the community.

    • WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Individuals with a passion for sport and active recreation

  • Individuals with a passion for community development

  • Individuals with creative ideas and enthusiasm to implement new opportunities

  • Individuals who can assist with training local people to become leaders and coaches

    • WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

    You will live in a volunteer house in the village of Manur with other volunteers of the same gender. You will share a room and have access to a bathroom with Within schools you will help educate pupils about the importance of undertaking and sustaining an active lifestyle, you will develop their skills across a range of sports and train teachers to deliver sport to their pupils. In the community you will work with local groups and organisations to set up community clubs/hubs of activity whereby every member of the community has an opportunity to participate. Key aspects of this will be to train up local people as coaches, help communities set up regular leagues and competitions and encourage those with talent to undertake further training.

    HOW WILL I MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

    In schools:

  • Pupils will be better motivated and skilled in sport

  • Pupils will experience at least one hour a week of quality sport within school

  • Educational attainment will improve

  • Pupils self-confidence, motivation and determination will improve

  • Pupils will develop leadership and employability skills

    • In the community:

  • Every member of the community will have the opportunity to participate in sport

  • Communities will have a wide variety of sports clubs set up and run by local people

  • Local people will become qualified coaches and leaders

  • Communities will have local league and competition structures in place

  • Talented individuals will have every opportunity to reach and fulfill their potential

    • APPLY NOW

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