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Swim, Gym, & Cuppa Event

Become a volunteer facilitator

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What's Swim, Gym, & Cuppa?

Our Swim, Gym, & Cuppa event is a chance to swim or workout at Edinburgh Leisure and spend time with others over a cup of coffee. Access to the facilities is FREE thanks to Bipolar Edinburgh's membership in Edinburgh Leisure’s Community Access Programme.
The event can host up to five members, and a volunteer facilitator is needed to help supervise and lead people to the facilities. 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?

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.