Curriculum & Planning Support Volunteer
Contact person
Matthew Nelson
#107001
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Summary
Support EcoCoach CIC by helping format lesson plans, organise planning documents, and keep curriculum resources structured, clear and accessible.
Detailed description
Curriculum & Planning Support Volunteer – EcoCoach CIC
Flexible, remote-friendly admin role (no child contact)
EcoCoach CIC is a child-first, community-focused organisation delivering inclusive PE, wraparound care, alternative provision, and holiday programmes across Cambridgeshire. As our services expand, we are looking for organised volunteers to help us keep our curriculum and planning resources clear, structured, and accessible for our coaching team.
This is a remote/admin-only role with zero child contact, ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, formatting, and supporting educational projects behind the scenes.
What you’ll be doing
You will support the structuring and organisation of EcoCoach’s lesson plans, planning documents, and curriculum resources by:
- Formatting PE lesson plans and schemes of work
- Helping organise digital curriculum folders in Google Drive
- Updating or improving templates (wording provided)
- Creating simple resource sheets or checklists
- Preparing documents for our coaching team
- Supporting the development of PE planning systems
- Helping maintain consistency across all curriculum documents
- Light research for planning improvements (optional)
No teaching experience required — this is organisational support, not curriculum writing.
Who this role is perfect for
Anyone who is:
- organised and detail-focused
- enjoys formatting, templates, and structure
- comfortable with Google Docs, Word, or PDFs
- interested in education, coaching, or planning
- able to follow examples and apply consistency
- reliable and able to work independently with guidance
Ideal for students (teaching/PE/sport), ex-teachers, or anyone wanting to support community education.
Time commitment
Flexible — typically 2–6 hours per week, depending on your availability.
Work can be completed remotely at any time.
What you’ll gain
- Experience supporting curriculum and planning in a CIC
- Practical skills in document formatting and educational organisation
- A chance to contribute meaningfully to children’s PE and wellbeing
- A supportive team and clear guidance
- Experience valuable for teaching, coaching, admin, or education routes
- Reimbursement of agreed expenses
Where the role takes place
- Remote / from home, or
- Optional Cambridge office for collaborative planning sessions
No DBS required — this role does not involve child contact.
Why your contribution matters
High-quality planning and structured resources help our coaches deliver consistent, inclusive sessions for children across multiple schools and community sites. Your role directly strengthens the quality and professionalism of EcoCoach CIC as we scale.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About EcoCoach CIC
EcoCoach CIC – Summary
EcoCoach CIC is a child-first, community sports organisation delivering wraparound care, holiday camps, alternative provision, and wellbeing programmes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We create safe, inclusive, and play-rich environments where children can move, connect, and thrive. As a not-for-profit CIC, we reinvest into local families, schools, and community projects such as our Empower Boys initiative and GreenPlay Pods. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us provide meaningful support, positive role models, and engaging activities for children of all backgrounds.

