Volunteering

‘Be a Champion’ for the countdown to London 2012!

Be a Champion is a nationwide project about making sure that you as a student can make the most of the once in a life time opportunity that the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games presents. Whether you’re passionate about sport, love your art and culture or dedicated to spreading the message about creating a sustainable environment there is something for everyone.

Hallam Union has received Gold Accreditation for it’s commitment to the Be a Champion programme. Find out how you can get involved and meet your Student Ambassadors here….

Meet Your Student Ambassadors!

Name: Letitia Price

Role: Project Leader

Studying: Sport and Exercise Science for Performance Coaching

Level: 5

”The inspirational power the Olympics and Paralympics has upon the society was one of the many reasons I got involved in this project. There are endless opportunities that are arising in the UK for our society to be involved in one the longest and most highly regarded Sporting Legacy. I aim to bring some of these opportunities to not only Sheffield Hallam University students, but the local community as well. So find your inspiration in the 2012 Olympics, and let us provide you with ways to engage in the upcoming 2012 themed activities.”

Name: Josh Saydraouten

Role: Project Volunteer

Studying: Sports Development with Coaching

”I decided to get involved with the Be A Champion project due to it’s involvement with the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for us to be able to be a part of such a prestigious major sporting event, regardless of our sporting potential! If you’re interested in Art, Drama, Music or Sport we want to get you involved in the Be A Champion program and get your involved in OUR Olympic Games”.

Get in touch by emailing Letitia on b0027607@my.shu.ac.uk

Project low down

Your Student Ambassadors will….

• Raise awareness of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
• Increase participation in Games initiatives e.g. Torch Relay
• Run and Support Games inspired programmes within the Union
• Attain accreditation for Olympic activities

2012 Olympics Get Involved!

• There will be Olympic themed activities all throughout Varsity- get to some of the fixtures to check them out.
• Get a taste for old school Olympic Sports.
• Are you working at the Olympics? We want to hear your experiences? 
• Get involved in one of our volunteer opportunites (below)

This page will be updated regularly so keep checking back to find out what’s going on….

 Available Projects

• GET ACTIVE LEADER - SPORTS UNION

  Got good people skills? Become a Get Active Leader and meet students from different countries.

• MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS

  Sheffield hosts between 45 and 50 major sporting events every year, with the majority being held in our state of the art facilities. Join our mailing list and receive an application pack to volunteer as soon as an event is announced.

• OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY - EVENT VOLUNTEERS

  Help with the coordination of Hallam Union's Torch Relay celebration event on Monday 25th June! Activities will take place in the city centre for international students, primary school children and the local community.

• OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY - KIDS ACTIVITY VOLUNTEERS

  Volunteer to run a variety of kids activities at Hallam Union's Torch Relay celebration on Monday 25th June. The afternoon activities will be an exciting build up to the evening celebrations taking place in the city centre.

• OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY - SPORTS ACTIVITY VOLUNTEERS

  Plan and lead mini-Olympic activities for local primary school children as part of Hallam Union's Torch Relay celebration on Monday 25th June. The mini-Olympics event will be an exciting build up to the evening celebration taking place in the city centre.

• OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY CELEBRATION EVENT!

  Prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Olympic Torch will spend 70 days touring the United Kingdom. The Torch will arrive in Sheffield for an evening celebration, on Monday, June 25th.

• PHOTOGRAPHER OPPORTUNITY

  This is an exciting opportunity for a photographer who would like to develop their portfolio to be the head photographer (or a group to work together) at the Arches Dance Performance on 29th March 2012.

• SPORT MAKERS

  Be part of an official Olympic Legacy programme to make sport happen for other people and inspire them to become more active.

Full Projects – Not Available 2011/2012

• ALIGHT SHOW

  Students will work with primary school children to create a puppet show to be performed at a Cultural Olympiad event taking place on 3rd March 2012.

• BE A CHAMPION STUDENT AMBASSADOR

  We are looking for students to join a small team who will become London 2012 Student Ambassadors. As part of a team you will take the inspiration and excitement of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and ensure that students are able to make the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity.

• BUCS CHAMPIONSHIP VOLUNTEERS

  Volunteer at the biggest annual multi-sport event in the UK (14-18 March 2012 Sheffield). If you are interested in sports and events this is a great opportunity to enhance you C.V.

• DANCE UNITE

  Dance Unite is an exciting project that celebrates the diversity of dance. You will work with a team of dancers leading workshops in your chosen dance form.

• GAMES CLUB

  You will develop fun and engaging activities based on the Olympic Games.

• ONCE UPON A TIME

  Students will deliver an after school club to primary school children to explore myths and legends and the history of the Olympics through art and creative writing.

• PRO-ACTIVE

  With over 20 sports activities to choose from, this project allows you to shape and develop an exciting programme of events for other students to get involved in and get active!

Be a Champion is also about supporting you in setting up your own London 2012 inspired project. For inspiration visit this link http://london2012.nus.org.uk/. If you would like to chat to a member of the volunteering team about how you or your club could set up a new project or event email volunteering@shu.ac.uk