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Swim, Gym, & Cuppa 

Get started volunteering by facilitating our Swim, Gym, & Cuppa event at Edinburgh Leisure. 

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What's Swim, Gym, & Cuppa?

Our Swim, Gym, & Cuppa event is a chance for members of our community to swim or workout at Edinburgh Leisure and spend time with others over a cup of coffee. A volunteer facilitator is needed to help supervise the event, lead people to the facilities, and manage entry. Thanks to our membership in Edinburgh Leisure’s Community Access Programme, we are given access to the facilities for £2, however Bipolar Edinburgh will be covering the cost so the event can be free for anyone who attends. As the volunteer, we will ask you to pay for the entry fees up front (£2/person), then give us the receipt so we can reimburse you. The event can be held at different Edinburgh Leisure locations and host up to five members.
 
If you feel like you would like to do more to help others with bipolar, this is a great place to start!

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Why Should I Volunteer? 

If you feel like you would like to do more to help others with bipolar, then this is a great way to start for several reasons:

  • The event is manageable in scale and the Edinburgh Leisure staff is on hand to help you at any time.
  • The schedule is your own. You can set up sessions where and when it suits you. We just ask that you give 7 days notice so we can list your session on our calendar.
  • You will complete a PVG application since some of the people you supervise might be protected adults. Bipolar Edinburgh will reimburse the fee and help guide you through this process.
  • You will complete some basic facilitator training which is delivered by Michelle and will increase your knowledge and confidence.
  • You will receive your own CAP Organisation Card for free that allows you your own access for £1 for twelve months (up to 31st March each year).
  • If you have facilitate 4 or more sessions in the year, we will renew your card for a further twelve months.
  • Volunteering improves your overall wellbeing and may help you make connections and friendships along the way. 

How can I refer someone for an individual card?

Once someone has been to at least two of your sessions, you can refer them to get their own CAP Individual Card. This allows them to attend Edinburgh Leisure facilities unsupervised with their own individual card. The card is non-renewable and valid for 12 months. 

If someone wishes to apply, you can refer them to our Bipolar Edinburgh online form (see below). After applying, we will complete the Edinburgh Leisure application process using our scheme administrator's details. If approved, the person will receive a message to pick up their card at the nearest Edinburgh Leisure facility or Edinburg Leisure will mail the card with instructions to go to a nearest leisure centre to get their photo taken.

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How do I schedule events?

Great news. It's easy.

  • There's an online form you complete giving 7 days notice with details of where and when you'll run the session.

  • We will upload the details onto our website's event calendar that allows a maximum of 5 people to RSVP.

  • 24-hours before your event, an administrator will send you a list of people who have signed-up.

  • We will provide you with a small sign, lanyard, and badge to help people locate you at the meeting point.