GOGA in Fife Making a Difference

Get Out Get Active has offered Adam Faulds from Glenrothes the opportunity to develop as an exceptional volunteer for active recreation and sport in Fife. The ex Balwearie HS DAS pupil transitioned comfortably from school to community activity at the beginning of the GOGA in Fife programme and from the start he has gone from strength to strength.

At school Adam was an enthusiastic participant but since leaving school he has taken to inclusive bowls successfully with Dovecot Bowling Club and has advanced his swimming skills out of all recognition. In both instances the sessions he attends have had GOGA investment with support from Spirit of 2012 over the past 18 months.

Adam was invited to become a Disability Sport Fife volunteer peer mentor and in this aspect of his leisure time he excels. Initially Adam signed up to support participants with severe and complex needs who attend the weekly multi sport and run jump and throws sessions. His skills as a peer mentor were obvious from the start and as part of his Disability Sport Fife (GOGA in Fife) training he was offered a place on a Walk Leaders Course tutored by Vivienne McNiven of Active Fife.

Adam made such an impression on Vivienne that he was invited to join the mainstream Walk Leaders programme and before Christmas he informed me that he had led his first community walk. The highlight of 2017 for Adam was being invited to the Bums Off Seats walk leaders Christmas lunch. The influence of GOGA, supported by Spirit of 2012 is considerable throughout Adam’s transition from school to community. This young man has a strong skill set for helping others and GOGA in Fife has offered him the opportunity to flourish.

Adam Faulds is one of a number of young volunteer peer mentors whose confidence and self esteem have developed significantly through being involved in the GOGA in Fife programme. Thank you Adam for your support and long may it continue.

Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife