Volunteer Training Calendar for Secondary School Pupils
Our fun and practical training supports the recruitment of Active Schools Young Leaders.
Active Schools Young Leader Training
Our courses give pupils skills to help with the delivery of physical activities. By attending, you will learn how to plan and support sessions in your school and local community.
No experience required: we will fully support you throughout. However, you must be S3+ and attend an East Dunbartonshire secondary school.
It’s great to know that I’m helping and inspiring younger children to get involved in sport
More information
All Active Schools Young Leader courses are free!
Young Leaders must deliver a minimum of five hours of the sport/ activity of each course attended. This could be in any school or in a community setting.
Don't worry - our team can help you find the right setting to suit your needs and interests.
Our different courses are listed in the next section.
Once you have found one you like, you must book it in advance. To do so, register your interest with your Active Schools Coordinator or PE Teachers. Spaces are limited so register early!
Those selected to attend a course will receive a registration link. Please keep an eye on your emails as we will need parental/ carer consent too.
Please let us know as early as possible if you wish to cancel. Contact us with your details and we will offer the space to the waiting list.
2026/27 Training Calendar
Our courses for the year are listed below. If there is something you are interested in but it's not listed, please get in touch.
Our dedicated inclusive courses are also listed next.
Wednesday 30th September 2026 / 4pm - 6pm
Turnbull High School
Course description: This course will give pupils the skills to prepare, plan and support Netball sessions in their school and local community. The course is fun and practical and will involve pupils participating in a range of skills/drills.
Monday 12th October / 9am - 4pm
Boclair Academy
Course description: This 6-hour course is a core component of the Badminton Scotland coaching pathway, delivered by Badminton Scotland. It will focus on how to coach, how to organise festivals and how to officiate competitions. The course is open to participants aged 14 and above, and will take place during the October holidays!
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.
Thursday 29th October 2026 / 9am - 3pm
Allander Leisure Centre
Course description: An introductory course for anyone looking to develop their coaching skills and support young players. Gain a practical understanding of coaching, session planning and creating positive learning environments, while developing the confidence to deliver engaging football activities. This is an official SFA coaching qualification, fully funded and free of charge.
Your Active Schools Coordinator will be in touch to arrange this course in your locality.
Tuesday 9th February 2027 / 4pm - 6pm
Harestanes Primary School
Course description:
These courses will give pupils the skills to prepare, plan and support activity sessions in their school and local community. The courses are fun and practical and will involve pupils participating in a range of skills/drills.
I thoroughly enjoyed the young leader programme, the training and support has been amazing!
Get involved
Contact our team to find out more about any of the courses listed.
