The groups that I hope to run are based on the work of the Sporting Memories Foundation and are aimed at delivering a weekly meeting for people to get together to talk about their sporting memories, have some fun and engage in a little gentle exercise. Whilst anyone over 50 can join the group, it is hoped that we can target those in the community who are experiencing loneliness, depression or may have a diagnosis of a dementia related illness.
For more details about the SMF see here:
I am hoping to set up one of the groups in Pontypridd. I can offer prospective volunteers the following:
- Links with an established UK organisation with a proven track record in using the power of sport to tackle dementia, loneliness and depression
- Initial training and ongoing support
- Access to quality digital, hard copy and physical exercise resources
- Opportunities to link with the wider cricketing family of Wales and the sporting memories community across the UK.
- A chance to learn about the work of the CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket and its varied volunteer opportunities.
Volunteers will be trained to become co-ordinators of the group. They will be expected, over time, to:
- Plan the weekly sessions in consultation with group members
- Ensure the venue is accessible
- Commit to being age and dementia friendly
- Share and celebrate ALL members memories
- Attend all training arranged
- Provide monitoring information for organising groups and funders
- Use their experience and knowledge to promote and extend the groups work
In the first instance you can contact me on:
or register your interest in becoming a volunteer by filling in a Volunteer Enquiry Form on the Sporting Memories Foundation website (making sure to mention it is the Pontypridd Group they are interested in becoming involved in). Click here to leave an enquiry.