Volunteering has helped me build positive relationships with people of different ages as well as boosting my confidence and self-esteem.

Being a member of Lenzie Academy’s Sports Council has provided me with many volunteering opportunities, including involvement with Active Girls Day and a Sports Fair. It has allowed me to work with pupils from S1-S6, through meetings, coaching clubs and sports days. I have completed a Netball Leadership and Officiating course. This course involved learning how to lead netball sessions and coach others. Completing this course gave me the opportunity to volunteer in different primary schools, by taking netball sessions and umpiring netball games at primary cluster events. This has developed my team building and leadership skills.

I have also volunteered at FNL Youth Club; whose membership ranged from children Primary 7 to 3rd year secondary. My volunteering experience has helped me to achieve the role of a Young Ambassador in 4th year and Active Schools Captain in 5th year. This meant I was a role model for sport within Lenzie Academy and it was my duty to inspire others to volunteer and increase their involvement within the local community.

This year, I am volunteering in a French classroom, this is beneficial for my communication skills and will help me in my future career. I am also a School Prefect; I help with the running of the school. I have also been appointed School Captain. My role is to liaise with the Captaincy team and represent my school at key events, for example, helping to organise charity fundraisers and the school yearbook.

I will continue to volunteer in the future as it is an excellent way to make new friends, it is great fun, and personally, putting a smile on someone’s face is a very rewarding feeling, as you know that your volunteering has made a difference.