Volunteer Training Calendar for Adults

Our calendar of free courses for 2026/27 can be found below.

If you aren't sure what to pick, or you are interested in something that's not listed below, then please do get in touch with our Active Schools team. We always do our best to find each volunteer an opportunity to suit!

How it works

All courses are free and must be booked in advance. Please register your interest with your Active Schools Coordinator.

Places may be in high demand, so register your interest as soon as possible.

If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so your place can be offered to those on a waiting list.

What we need from you

Volunteers are asked to deliver a minimum of 4 hours of extracurricular activity in the sport/activity corresponding to the course attended.

This could be in your child’s school, a local primary school, a local additional support needs school, or in a community setting.

Active Schools will support volunteers to find the right setting and session to suit their diary and interests.

2026/27 Training Calendar

Tuesday 6th October 2026 / 4.15pm-5.45pm
St Ninian’s High School
Course description: Join Scottish Squash for an introduction to squash through our adapted school squash concept - a flexible, inclusive approach that brings the game into a gym hall rather than a traditional court. In this practical session, you’ll learn how to set up a schoolsquash court, understand the basic rules and gameplay, and explore the schoolsquash resource to see how it can support dynamic, curriculum-aligned PE lessons. There will also be plenty of opportunities to enjoy playing with others and experience the game yourself.

Wednesday 21st October 2026 / 4pm-6pm
Torrance Primary School
Course description: Minifit training has been designed to support anyone who is delivering physical activity to pupils in Primary 1–3 classes. It provides volunteers with a wide variety of games that younger children can enjoy. The training includes helpful ideas on how to organise activities, as well as how to keep children safe whilst participating in inclusive activities.

Thursday 12th November 2026 / 4pm-6pm
Hillhead Primary School
Course description: Primary gymnastics training is essential for developing children's physical abilities, including strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. This course will introduce teachers/volunteers to the fundamental movement skills of gymnastics, in a safe and inclusive environment.

Tuesday 17th November 2026 / 4pm - 6pm
Kirkintilloch Town Hall
Course description: This 2-hour workshop aims to provide a basic introduction to Autism. We will discuss the common characteristics and sensory challenges for people with Autism and explore useful communication strategies to positively support a person with Autism.

Tuesday 9th Febuary 2027 / 4pm - 6pm
Harestanes Primary School
Course description: Skipping training has been designed to aid anyone who is delivering physical activity for primary aged pupils. It provides volunteers with a wide variety of skipping games that younger children can enjoy playing in school settings whilst developing essential co-ordination skills. This is a fun and practical course for all skipping abilities.

Thursday 29th April 2027 / 4pm - 6pm
Woodland View School
Course description: Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. This session will give you a basic introduction to Makaton which will help you to support participants at your sports sessions.