Birtley Community Pool is looking for new volunteers to help with the day-to-day running of the facility in Gateshead. The pool, which reopened in September 2024 after being saved by a community-led fundraising campaign, is seeking people to fill three specific roles.
The Birtley Community Pool, managed by the Birtley Community Aquatic Centre, is currently recruiting for an Income Generator Volunteer, a Practical Tasks Volunteer, and a Reception Volunteer. These positions are designed to support the ongoing operations and fundraising efforts that keep the pool running as a community-led, not-for-profit facility.
Those interested in helping can find full details on OurGateshead, which is a local community directory managed by Connected Voice. Volunteers for these roles must be 16 years of age or older, and while some positions may require a background check, the organisation notes that expenses will be reimbursed.
The pool, located on Durham Road, previously closed in July 2023 due to budget cuts. A successful community effort, which included support from the government’s Community Ownership Fund and Sport England, allowed it to reopen for residents to enjoy activities such as swimming lessons and lane swimming.
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