Game Changers
Game Changers is the University of Bristol's sports leadership and volunteering programme. It provides students with online and in-person training and qualifications to volunteer in sport and physical activity in a range of areas including coaching, officiating and community outreach.
How you can become a Game Changer
You can choose between two different pathways; Qualification or Workshop.
Game Changers will cover 75% of the cost of anything up to £200 - the rest needs to be supported by you as the individual, or by your sports club/society (if agreed).
A list of training and volunteering opportunities is available for everyone who signs up for the programme via the Game Changers pathway on the Careers Service website.
The programme runs continuously throughout the year to fit flexibly around your studies. You can sign up any time and join the next available session.
| Stage 1 | Sign up and attend an information induction. |
|---|---|
| Stage 2 | Choose your coaching qualification or training workshop. |
| Stage 3 | Complete 10 hours of volunteering. |
| Stage 4 | Log your volunteering hours and submit the necessary documents. |
| Stage 5 | Receive the certificate and reimbursement. |
1. Qualification pathway
Every sport needs coaches and officials. The skills you can develop are valuable wherever life takes you. Put simply, coaching is helping others to achieve their full potential. It is a unique skill that can provide a wide range of rewarding experiences. We are always looking for additional ways to support student coaches and officials; from informal mentoring to additional training, as well as the chance to meet other students who have taken on a similar role.
Volunteering: Once the course has been completed, we ask that you complete at least 10 hours' volunteering. Following this, you will be reimbursed for the cost of your course.
Sign up to the Qualification pathway
Choose this pathway if you are interested in achieving a qualification of some kind. You'll sign up via the Career Services webpage, then attend a drop-in session with us, before confirming your course information.
2. Workshop pathway
You don’t have to get involved in physical activity to take part in the Game Changers programme - there are many different ways you can support individuals and sports teams. We offer a range of workshops including:
- Disability Inclusion training
- Easy Row Instructor qualification
- This Girl Can event support
- Wicketz Cricket
Sign up to the Workshop pathway
Choose this pathway if you would like to develop your skill set through one of our workshops. You'll be directed to the Career Services webpage, where you can sign up and choose the workshop you would like to attend.
The Bristol PLUS Award
Use your Game Changers volunteering hours for the Bristol PLUS Award.
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Sign up to the PLUS Award
The PLUS Award is the University’s employability Award and is highly recommended by students, endorsed by employers and recorded on your degree transcript!
Game Changers impacted my year in the best way possible and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the programme to anyone who wants more out of their time at university.
(BSc Economics, 2020)
Coaching added a whole new dimension to my experience of being involved in sport at Bristol. Taking responsibility for a group of players and building a team has made for an amazing season!
Get your questions answered!
Get in touch with our Game Changers team at seh-gamechangers@bristol.ac.uk.