{"id":200,"date":"2026-10-14T09:32:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nadaswimclub.org.uk\/?page_id=200"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:33:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:33:52","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nadaswimclub.org.uk\/index.php\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Information Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We are very grateful to all our volunteers who keep the Club running, but many hands make light work!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways in which you can volunteer, not all activities require dedicated time on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1. Behind the scenes \u2013 monthly newsletter, articles for the paper, fund raising application just to name a few<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Poolside \u2013 coaching or team managing<\/a> when we are competing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Gala officials \u2013 starting with time keeping<\/a> and then onto judging<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Gala helpers \u2013 manning the door, marshalling the children, announcer etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you believe that you can offer some time to the club, in any capacity, we would love to hear from you. Whether you can spare time to assist with gala duties or are willing to join our committee or train to become an official we would like to hear from you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Next Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For some of these roles in order to keep the Club a safe environment for our young swimmers and fulfil our Swim England accreditation, there are a few things which you may need to complete. If you have any questions then please just ask one of the committee members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Swim England Membership<\/summary>\n

All volunteers at the Club must be Club members and thus will need a Swim England number – this will also give you access to the on line membership system where you can log your qualifications (see below). Most adult non swimming volunteers will be \u2018Club Support\u2019 members- whilst there is a charge for this type of membership, the Club will fund this annual fee.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

DBS checks<\/summary>\n

Virtually all volunteer positions with the Club will require you to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check carried out. There are two levels of check depending on your role but essentially the paperwork is the same as far as you are concerned. You will be contacted by email and then will need to choose a few documents to evidence your identity and home address \u2013 these will then be checked at the pool with our Welfare Officer – which only takes about 10 minutes. Once complete, you will have an opportunity to apply for the update service which will allow future organisations, with your permission , to perform DBS checks without having to go through the whole process again. Please register with the update service (this is free for volunteers).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Applying for the DBS update service for volunteers<\/summary>\n

This is a free service. It will allow (with your permission) any future organisation to recheck your DBS status when needed meaning that you shouldn\u2019t have to reapply ever for a DBS check (as long as it\u2019s the same level of check needed in the future for your role)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you get your DBS certificate you have only 28 days to register online with the update service at www.gov.uk\/dbs-update-service<\/a>. It is easier if you apply using your e-application reference number which should be available to you once your application is in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> You will also need to fill out the Swim England form below to give permission for Swim England to access your DBS check in the future. This needs to be returned to the address at the top once your initial check has been completed. As Swim England has carried out your DBS check then you do not need to include your certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once registered with the update service, if you need any future DBS check with another organisation at the same level, you will only need to fill out a similar form for that organisation to allow them to access your DBS record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have registered with the service, please let the Swim mark coordinator know then we won\u2019t need to hassle you for a repeat check in 3 years. You should receive an annual email confirming your ongoing subscription which is free of charge as a volunteer.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Safeguarding courses<\/summary>\n

All volunteers who are likely to have regular contact with the children in the Club will need to complete a Swim England safeguarding course within 3 months of appointment \u2013 the cost of this will be covered by the Club and a typical on line course takes 3 hours during an evening. The course lasts 3 years and when expired a refresher course can be undertaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access a safeguarding course at the institute of swimming via the link below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swim England Child Safeguarding (swimming.org)<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the course is complete please email the treasurer with your certificate so they can arrange a refund of the fee (usually around \u00a327)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refresher safeguarding course with either self harm or mobile device module:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swim England Child Safeguarding Refresher with Mental Health and Self-Harm Module (swimming.org)<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swim England Child Safeguarding Refresher with Mobile Devices in a Sport Setting Module (swimming.org)<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Uploading certificates to OMS<\/summary>\n

All qualifications (e.g. coaching certificates, officials qualifications, CPD) need to be uploaded to your Swim England member portal. If you do not do this then any role that you have been assigned such as coach will not match to your qualifications and this will be flagged as a problem for the Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officiating certificates should be uploaded through Swim Results as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Search https:\/\/www.swimmingresults.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Click on the heading Members<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click on English\/Welsh Member Options from the drop down list<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Log in or register to access Member Options:
      https:\/\/www.swimmingresults.org\/member_options\/register.php<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click \u2018View or upload a certificates to be added to your membership record click here\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Click \u2018You can view and upload certificates here, click here to upload a new certificate\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Select certificate type from the drop down list<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Upload file<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Click \u2018Upload Certificate\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If you have any issues you can contact SwimEngland: support@swimming.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Time to Listen Course<\/summary>\n

      This is mandatory for Welfare Officers and is provided regionally, for details go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Time to Listen course available online to Welfare Officers (swimming.org)<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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