Are you doing your best? Realise you potential with the Personalbest Programme for London 2012..........

 

The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will see over 25 different sports held in a multitude of venues over London, 3 of which are in the borough of Greenwich- Greenwich Park, Royal Arsenal Barracks and the O2.

It's estimated that 70,000 volunteers will be needed at the 2012 Games and the Personalbest programme is your chance to be one of them.

 

London Leisure College is delivering the Personalbest programme in Greenwich, providing key skills essential to event volunteering.

 

What is it?

Completing the training will give you a nationally accredited Level 1 qualification, an enhanced opportunity to become a 'Games Time Volunteer' and a chance to gain new skills and experience that will help you move closer to employment.

 

By qualifying, individuals will be able to get involved immediately in voluntary work in their own community. For example, in Greenwich Personalbest Programme participants have volunteered at events such as London Triathlon, BOOST launch, Countdown to 2012 and Concert for Princess Diana.

 

Who is eligible?

The Personalbest Programme is looking to interact with people who meet the following criteria:

  • Customers should be a legal resident and able to take up full time paid employment in the UK
  • Must have entry Level 2 or above literacy skills
  • Those on Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) will NOT normally be considered
  • Those will a previous qualification that includes or exceeds Level 2 will NOT normally be considered for this programme

 What support is available?

GLLaB is supporting Greenwich residents attending the Personalbest Programme by; helping with travel fare costs, contributing to childcare provision costs and providing luncheon vouchers.

Additional support after the training includes; guidance and support with accessing further training, help with applying for work and receiving information about new volunteering opportunities

 

How can I find out more?

Contact Maxine Graverson the Personalbest Programme Coordinator on:

 

020 8312 7960

 

GLLaB

122 - 130 Powis Street

Woolwich

SE18 6NN

 

or visit the GLLaB web pages on the Greenwich Council website