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Swim, gym & coffee

an introduction

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What's Swim, gym & coffee?

Bipolar Edinburgh is an organisation registered with Edinburgh Leisure's Community Access Programme.

This allows discounted group access of up to five people led by you, the facilitator holding a CAP Organisation Card. You supervise the session (but you do not do any coaching as we aren't insured for that).

It's a great way of starting your facilitator journey and meeting others with bipolar.

Entry is £1 each for all - which is a massive discount compared to normal entry fees to the pool or gym.

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:

  • It is manageable in scale and there are Edinburgh Leisure staff on hand to help you at any time.
  • The schedule is your own. You can set up sessions where and when suits you. We just ask that you give 7 days notice so we can list your session on our calendar.
  • You will need to complete a PVG application since some of the people you supervise might be protected adults. Bipolar Edinburgh will reimburse the fee to you. We will guide you through this process.
  • We also ask that you 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 access on your own for £1 for twelve months up to 31st March each year.
  • If you have scheduled 4 or more sessions in the previous year, then we will renew your card for a further twelve months.
  • Volunteering improves your wellbeing and you may make connections and friendships in doing so.
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How do I schedule events?

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

Bipolar Edinburgh then copies that info to our online calendar on the website with a maximum of 5 people who can 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 and a lanyard & badge to help people locate you at the meeting point.

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 for £1.
  • The CAP Individual Card is valid for 12 months and is not renewable.
  • If they wish to apply, then you can refer them to Bipolar Edinburgh's online form (see link below).
  • We will supply you with printed cards that you can give to the person that contains the link to apply.
  • When they apply online to us, we will complete the Edinburgh Leisure application process using our scheme administrator's details.
  • The person will then either: a) receive a text from Edinburgh Leisure once their application has been approved directing them to go to their nearest Edinburgh Leisure facility to pick up their card; or b) Edinburgh Leisure will send the card through the post to the person with instructions to go to a nearest leisure centre to get their photo taken.

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