Benefits for Young People
Getting involved with StreetGames doesn’t just mean playing sport; it means transforming your future.
- Broaden horizons and raise aspirations.
- Develop life skills like leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
- Gain training and qualifications.
- Progress through pathways from participant to volunteer, and on to community or national leader.
- Meet new people, try new sports, and explore new places.
- Earn recognition and celebrate achievements.
Connecting You to Sport
We believe sport is for everyone, no matter your background, experience, or ability. We work to make sure you can find local, safe, and welcoming sports opportunities.
Practical Tips for Finding Local Activities:
- Ask teachers or youth workers in your area.
- Check school or community notice boards.
- Follow local social media pages for community hubs.
- Ask friends who already take part.
- Search for ‘Sports participation opportunities in my local area’.
- Find opportunities through your Active Partnership.
Leadership and Volunteering
We are passionate about creating opportunities for all young people to volunteer.
Our approach creates opportunities for you to gain new experiences, take responsibility, be challenged, receive training and mentoring, and earn new qualifications.
We believe that leadership and volunteering thrive when they’re built on the FABS principles: Fun, Altruistic, providing a sense of Belonging, and offering Self-development.
These values shape positive experiences for everyone involved and help create meaningful opportunities to grow and give back.
Having been awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award in 2012, we have continued to grow our volunteer impact year on year, creating more opportunities for young people to try new sports and activities, develop skills, go to new places and meet new people – and were delighted to be awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award in 2022.
Hear from Mo on his volunteering journey in sport.
Discover our key volunteering and youth leadership programmes
Youth Voice & Real Stories
We use real stories and testimonials from young people whose lives have been changed by StreetGames to inspire you.
Andres: My #NextGen Journey
Andres shares his inspiring journey as a volunteer and StreetGames Young Advisor – proving how community and passion can open doors to incredible opportunities.
Mia champions the positive power of sport for women and girls
Mia’s journey in sport from shy teenager to inspiring coach has not only transformed her own life chances, but also those of other girls and young women in her community.
Young Advisor Arissa’s Inspiration experience
Young Advisor Arissa tells us about her backstage experience at a boxing event thanks to Matchroom Boxing and StreetGames' Inspiration campaign.
From ideas to action: How young volunteer Zain made 2024 count
Zain’s dedication, leadership, and willingness to support others have made him an outstanding ambassador for StreetGames - and saw him awarded our Young Volunteer of the Year Award in 2024.
YoungPerson'sManifesto
A brilliant example of young people using their voices to create change!
A team of five Young Advisors came together to create the Young Person’s Manifesto, making sure voices from under-served communities across the UK were heard in the run-up to the 2024 General Election.
