A programme of linked cultural and sporting opportunities

A programme of linked cultural and sporting opportunities grounded in education and community engagement that will generate a positive legacy beyond London 2012

What is our purpose? 1. Enhance the BU student experience 2. Develop student opportunities 3. Provide additional practical opportunities to compliment theoretical aspects of University life 4. Extend and develop internal and external partner links

How have BU students benefited? Relays events and opportunities Network with a variety of partners Become a stronger coach & leader Bursaries to support sport related qualifications Valuable Industry experience Enhanced employability and will help you stand out from the crowd

Don’t just take my word for it… 87% of employers think that volunteering can have a generally positive effect on career progression for people aged 16 – 25 – Institute of Volunteering Research Last year there were an average of 55 applications for every graduate job – High Fliers Research 2013 The top five benefits from volunteering given by volunteers are: ‘a sense of satisfaction from seeing the results’ (97%), ‘I really enjoy it’ (96%), ‘it gives me a sense of personal achievement’ (88%), ‘meet people and make friends’ (86%), ‘gives me the chance to do things that I am good at’ (83%) Institute of Volunteering Research

Get involved…? 1. Recruitment through fresher's fare, SUBU and Application & audit Recruitment School of Tourism 2. Potential volunteers to complete an application form and skills audit for our records. 3. Deployment Communication via student email, phone, Communication Facebook and twitter 4. Access to the discounted training programme. Training programme 5. Deployment of volunteers and coaches.

3. 1 Relays Bursary Scheme First 20 hrs = £ 100 + Bronze certificate Second 20 hrs = £ 50 + Silver certificate Third 20 hrs = £ 50 + Gold certificate & Relays hoodie ‘Max £ 200 per academic year’ 1. The Relays bursary scheme ensures volunteers are rewarded extrinsically for their efforts. 2. Volunteers who access the bursary will be expected to use the money towards CPD, training courses or appropriate industry related qualifications.

3. 2 Student Development Award http: //studentportal. bournemouth. ac. uk/career/developmentaward/development-award. html ‘Our goal is to help you unlock your true potential by using those experiences to enhance your future. The BU Student Development Award enables you to showcase your skills to prospective employers in your own e-portfolio webpage. 1. Single event support – 10 points 2. 20 hours logged – 40 points

Opportunities available in…

‘Ben Pipes’ Team GB Volleyball captain 2012

‘Ceri Large’ Current England Rugby International 10

Change 4 Life coach training 11

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SDCS Zorb Ball event 14

Special Schools Cross Country 15

Victoria School new opportunities day 16

Dorset School Games – Indoor rowing

‘Dorset school games – Football’

Bournemouth Primary Schools Tag Rugby Competition

Bournemouth Primary Schools cricket competition

Random photo opportunity… Ferndown Primary Schools swimming competition 21

How to get involved… Lead contacts: Andy Boland / Ross Carroll Email: aboland@bournemouth. ac. uk / relays@bournemouth. ac. uk Location: School of Tourism, Dorset House, Room 101 B (…eek) Communication: Via Student email accounts Via My BU ST opportunities Via Facebook – Add ‘Relays Dorset’ Via Twitter – @relaysdorset Via SUBU volunteering Via my career hub