Welcome to the Advocacy and Activity Buddy training site.
This site will help you understand what is needed to become a volunteer and to support disabled people.
- You will need to register by clicking on the 'Register' tab above.
- If you have already registered click on the 'Log in' tab to log in.
- You can access the AABS courses by clicking on the 'Courses' tab which will guide you through a series of Modules with multiple choice questions at the end of each module.
- you must get 3 questions right to proceed to the next module. After finishing all 6 modules you will be automatically emailed a certificate of completion.
Do you need to set up a Volunteer Scheme?
If you are a club or group that would like to set up a volunteer programme to support to your disabled participants or to engage with more disabled people then AABS can assist you. A toolkit of over 25 resources and administration templates has been designed to give clubs and groups the knowledge and the confidence to run an effective volunteer scheme.
To access the resources and to find out more about how AABS can work for you then please visit the ‘AABS’ page on the EFDS website.
Find Volunteer Opportunities in your Area
Once you have completed the online volunteer training you may need some help finding somewhere to use your new skills. The EFDS regional managers are in touch with many disability sports clubs and groups around the country. Contact them today and find your nearest volunteer opportunity. To locate your nearest regional manager click here
Club Development
EFDS has developed an Inclusive Club Health Checklist which is available to all, free of charge, along with other resources to develop your club to be more inclusive. Click here to access all our useful resources for clubs
Coaching
Our regional managers may have information relating to suitable coaching courses available in your area. Click here to contact the regional manager for your area.
Inclusive Training
Inclusive Training is the training arm of the English Federation of Disability Sport. We develop and deliver courses that raise the awareness of the needs of disabled people for partners such as local authorities, governing bodies of sport, schools, colleges and volunteers. Click here for information on Inclusive Training.
Now Live!
Visit the AABS facebook group and find out who else is running volunteer schemes within your area or your sport and share your thoughts and assistance with people working towards the same goals.
