Kent Cricket Board are pleased to announce that Andy Pye has been appointed as the ‘Kent County Volunteer Coordinator’ as part of the ECB vCricket programme.
The role’s aim is to address the need highlighted by many districts and clubs, particularly those with Clubmark status, where Development Plans show a requirement for more volunteers.
It is expected that the role will help support clubs and districts and try to bridge some of the volunteer gaps, support recognition and reward processes and enable greater planning and development structures for the future.
Andy is well known in the Kent Cricket world, being the Kent county organiser for the Mini Super 8’s. He is also the Chairman of the South Thames Cricket League and the South London Sunday League and of Old Colfeians CC. He is secretary of the North Kent Junior League.
Andy has already been making contact with clubs and districts, with OSCA’s information and with an invitation to a Seminar - Addressing the Need for Volunteers in Kent Cricket, arranged at Kent County Ground, Canterbury on Thursday 29 July.
If you require any further information, new webpages are being populated at this link or contact Andy direct on vcoordinator.kent@ecb.co.uk
vCricket Seminar Presentations
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During the second half of 2010, Kent’s County Volunteer Co-ordinator has been presenting a series of seminars around the county of Kent on the vCricket scheme.
For those who have attended the seminar, or who were unable to make one of the dates but would like to work through the presentation, the Powerpoint file is now available for download. This is the latest version as presented on 25th November at Linton Park.
In addition, the file contains information on Funding Guidance, based on the presentation which was given by Kent County Council at Addington Village and information researched by the Kent Cricket Board. All the links in the file are live.
Contents
(1) Finding and Managing Volunteers – the vCricket Programme:
Providing clubs with the processes and tools for identifying, training, supporting and rewarding volunteers both existing and finding new and willing hands, especially from the 16 to 25 age group.
The role provides support to clubs and districts to bridge some of the volunteer gaps and enable more effective club development planning for the future.
(2) Finance & Funding:
In the wake of the recent proposed public spending cuts, finding sources of grant aid and funding is more important than ever. Equally, new opportunities are emerging including those inspired by the 2012 Olympics.
(3) NatWest Cricket Force:
This is a timely opportunity to remind clubs to register for NatWest CricketForce and the benefits this can bring in obtaining voluntary help, benefits in kind from local businesses direct financial assistance for selected showcase projects.
Key Points of vCricket
NOW
* Download the latest VCricket Presentation (link above)
* Appoint a Club Volunteer Coordinator
* Identify existing and potential volunteers
* Obtain Log Books for 16 to 25 year olds
* Register 16 to 25 year-olds with us
NEXT
* Hours volunteered since the start of 2010 season can be logged
* We will train Club Volunteer Coordinators in 2011
Be Involved
“Be Involved” is an ECB produced resource which can be used by Clubs to do presentations to parents, the local community, players and so on.
The Club could use this to help highlight the various jobs there are in the club or other specific volunteer roles in the club. It highlights that the club could do with assistance and then shows the benefits to the individual for getting involved.
More and more Clubs are holding their own Recognition and Reward programmes. Even something as simple as a bacon Roll and a cup of tea on Natwest CricketForce day can be part of such a programme.
There are other things Clubs might offer like taking them to a Kent game for the day and of course, recognise their efforts at a Presentation Night! And of course, volunteers can list the role on CVs - always an interesting point to raise.