Archery GB's para squad needs volunteers to support them as they train for the LA Games. Could you make a difference and be part of their journey?
Volunteers are needed to act as agents for the athletes, collecting arrows and assisting them with the movement of their equipment between locations while training.
No previous experience is required, or knowledge of archery. Coaches, staff and athletes will train you on any specifics when you come in to the Performance Archery Centre, at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, in Shropshire.
Volunteers will need to be able to get to Lilleshall independently and have spare time to support our weekly training programme.
We have a group of volunteers who express their interest each week so there isn't a commitment to come every week.
Jeff Marshall, one of the squad's volunteers, said: "I've been a volunteer for the para-archery squad for 6 years, and it's such a great way to stay active and get some fresh air.
"It's also really inspiring to see world class athletes preparing for competitions and coming home with medals.
"I cover one morning and one afternoon a week, but it's pretty flexible and we all cover for each other. The work is mostly retrieving arrows and helping with equipment, but there's occasionally a bit of scoring involved, nothing too hard if you can add hundreds, tens and units."
Jan Gittings, another volunteer, said: "I thoroughly enjoy the few hours that I give each week to help these hard working, inspiring athletes and their support staff.
"It has been a wonderful opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes and play a small part with the para archery GB team."
If you're interested in giving your time to support the team, contact Katy Cumming via email.
