England Roles

As the number of Sporting Memories Clubs across England grows, so does our volunteer network! Join us as we bring the power of sporting memories to ever more communities.

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Watch again: A Tour of the Lions' Den

Visit the Sporting Memories Event Portal to watch former British and Irish Lions John Taylor, Gavin Hastings and Brian Moore in conversation. We were joined live on the night for our very special fundraising evening.
Ideas, solutions

We are delighted to have been selected as one of the organisations taking part in the Ideas to Action programme from Design Council – as an organisation "with great ideas on supporting people facing barriers to become more active".
Salford walking football

A match report from Sporting Memories Club member Roy, as his walking football club gets together outdoors - and some members meet each other for the first time since Sporting Memories Clubs went online.
Book launch: 17 June 2021

"Kent’s Sporting Memories" is to be launched at a free online event hosted by former rugby union Wales international and British and Irish Lion John Taylor.

Online volunteer roles

As the number of online Sporting Memories Clubs grows, so do the opportunities for facilitating and supporting these 'virtual' sessions. Find out more about the opportunities available.
Tech-Savvy Volunteer Required!

Are you tech-savvy, methodical and have experience of archiving or cataloguing?
Session Facilitator

In this rewarding role, our volunteer Session Facilitators lead a weekly Sporting Memories session.
Session Supporter

Use your interest in sport and enjoyment of working alongside people of all ages to support the Session Facilitator in the running of a weekly session.
Corporate volunteering

We have opportunities for people in your organisation to volunteer their time and skills, gain new experiences – and help make a difference to the lives of older people.
Writers or Bloggers

Calling all writers! Could you contribute a written profile or memories of a well-known sporting personality? We are always on the look-out for fresh content for our weekly publications.

Supporting Former Footballers Living With Dementia

Steve Elliott celebrated his 60th birthday in September. A former professional footballer, Steve started his career at Nottingham Forest after signing apprentice forms with Brian Clough and later signed professional forms at the age of 18.
Football, Dementia and Me.

Alan Shearer's groundbreaking BBC One documentary explored the possible links between football and dementia, we look back on the progress made and continue our campaign to support former players.
Blazing a volunteering trail

Intergenerational volunteering: "Volunteering with the team has enhanced my confidence and communication skills. Knowing I am able to bring generations together to have a laugh is an amazing feeling."
The Sporting Memories Foundation - England & Wales

Sporting Memories Foundation (Registered Charity Number 1154474) is the World's first charity dedicated to Sports Reminiscence & Physical Activities.
The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland SCIO

Our Charity in Scotland.
What we do

We are Sporting Memories. We are dedicated to bringing together older adults to talk about and remember sport. Through the power of sport we tackle social isolation. We help to increase the well-being of those living with low mood, dementia and other conditions.
Why volunteer with us

By sharing memories of sporting moments however big or small, people are instantly connected, reawakening thoughts feelings and times that would have otherwise been undiscovered all because of a passion for sport.
Digital Sporting Pink

How to register for the digital version of our Sporting Pink publication.
One-to-one reminiscence

Whilst we know the benefits of socialising and attending the weekly clubs, one to one reminiscing can also be an enjoyable and beneficial activity
Our Rich History of Partnerships

Sporting Memories Network has developed a compelling, dynamic and innovative approach to tackling the challenges of an ageing society. Our training, resources and project support are designed in partnership with our service users, carers and volunteers.

#TalkAboutSport

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