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Lending a hand: Haringey Sports Development chief executive Burk Gravis (centre) with volunteers at the Silverstone half marathon

A community sports centre in Tottenham has launched a volunteer scheme for the 2012 Olympics.

The Haringey Sports Development scheme at White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, in Philip Lane, will aim to create "a legacy for volunteering beyond 2012".

Open to volunteers of all ages, it promises to offer opportunities at the London games and develop lasting skills.

Volunteers will work at various sporting events at the Olympics, in areas ranging from team management to handing out refreshments at marathons.

In the run up to the event, volunteers can gain various qualifications, including: first aid, child protection, equity in coaching, and a general accreditation in Olympic sports.

Haringey Sports Development has been offering voluntary work in sports for seven years but decided to link the programme with the Olympics to support the London games.

Burk Gravis, of Haringey Sports Development, said: "We have to give people a reason to volunteer.

"These qualifications will actually help them understand what the sports are all about and, if they do get called upon for 2012, they are ready. The courses will also help them get future employment in leisure or sports.

"Volunteers feel they are part of a team.

"We're bringing up the next generation of coaches and sports leaders. It's good fun and athletes are very appreciative."

7:39am Saturday 12th April 2008

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