Football Volunteer

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Date, Time and Venue - Every Friday at Stockport Power League, Craig Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 2AP. Meeting there at 1:30pm until 4:30pm

Key Duties & Responsibilities - Assist in setting up and packing away equipment (footballs, bibs, cones, first aid kit). Help facilitate warm-ups, drills, and games under the guidance of the lead facilitator. Encourage participation and ensure all players feel included and supported. Offer one to one check-in with players. Enable the sessions to take place with adherence to all needs and wellbeing.

Mental Health Awareness - Be sensitive to participants’ emotional and psychological needs. Promote peer support and offer a non-judgmental, stigma-free environment. Recognize signs of distress and communicate concerns to the lead facilitator or staff.

Safety & Wellbeing - Help maintain a safe playing environment, adhering to health and safety protocols. Support the use of first aid equipment when needed. Ensure players stay hydrated and take breaks as necessary.

Role

To support the Facilitator in the delivery of inclusive, safe, and engaging football sessions for adults experiencing mental ill health, promoting physical activity, social connection, and emotional wellbeing.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Is:
• Friendly, patient, and approachable
• Aged 18 +
• Interested in football and outdoor activities
• Willing to play football
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of abilities and confidence levels
• Reliable and able to contribute to a positive group environment

When:

Every Friday 1:00pm till 4:00pm

Where:

SK2

Other:

Team Building & Inclusion - Foster a friendly, respectful atmosphere with positive communication. Encourage teamwork, fair play, and mutual respect among participants. Welcome new members and help integrate them into the group. Administrative Support (if needed), Assist with attendance records, kit distribution, or tournament co-ordination. Help communicate session updates or changes to participants.

Closing date for applications:

03 August 2026

Who to contact:

David Richards

Stockport Connect Hub

Organisation description:

Supporting adults (18+) in Stockport that are currently accessing or have previously accessed secondary mental health services. Our service offers a safe and welcoming space for members of the hub to access a range of information, advice, and emotional and practical support to improve mental wellbeing. Open Monday to Friday, between 11:00am – 4:00pm We offer a range of therapeutic groups and activities, with additional groups and events taking place in the evenings. The Hub Wellbeing and Engagement Team provides 1-1 appointments between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. We welcome self-referrals and referrals from professionals - it’s quick, easy and we’re here to help. 1-1 staff support and group support, where needed, to help people to talk, listen and feel connected and to enable people to take ownership of their mental wellbeing A safe, accessible space for people to connect with like-minded people who offer peer-to-peer support Experienced staff who can help connect people to local specialist support services Guidance to navigate housing, employment, debt, emotional support, and physical health services Opportunities to keep learning with a range of courses Volunteering opportunities to give support to the community by providing people with new skills, which also increases chances of employment Our service offers person-centered mental health support over a 12-week period, with a focus on helping you explore your goals, build resilience, and find strategies that work for you. You’ll have access to 1:1 sessions, wellbeing planning and group activities.

Organisation type:

Registered Charity

Company location:

Stockport Connect Hub Progress House, 35a Adswood Lane East, Cale Green, Stockport SK2 6RE , SK2 6RE

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