Role Specific Training!

Tuesday 27th May 2014 –Role Specific Training! The Journey Continues ... 

On Monday 26^th May I left Birmingham and travelled to Glasgow. I was staying at a Premier Inn in the city centre.After a good nights sleep I left my hotel at 8.00am. I walked to the station to catch a train to Mount Florida (A station I would really get used to). Then after a little walk I arrived at the Hampden Park (the home of the Scotland National Team). 

The day was split into two parts. First up in the morning session it was a general introduction to my Clyde-Sider role , the afternoon was all about my Print Distribution role.

The morning session was delivered at a lively pace – lots of information about general games time stuff – by  two engaging  & entertaining FrontRunner presenters supported by two others who managed a very light hearted competition with us. I was part of Team Australia but our team lost.

The afternoon session was equally information packed, this time in a smaller group, about 15 of us. The session was hosted & presented by the Print Distribution workforce manager.  He took us through what was expected of a Team Leader Print Distribution member. From the different reports we would get to some of the clients we would have to delivered to and all the different devices that record the results of the different events. We also had a break for lunch half way through the session. At the end of the session we had a practice of using a radio! We had to commuicate with another member of the group!
 
It was a good training session and provided me with a better knowledge of what I was going to be doing at games times! A lot of information taken in so time to get my head around it!

After a journey back to the city centre,it was time to go back home. So I took a bus back to the airport and then a plane back to Birmingham! 

My next training sessions are at the end of June (Leadership and Venue Training)!

The Journey Continues!!!!

Friday 25th April 2014 – Leadership Training Invite Received!

Today I received my email inviting me to attend Leadership Training at Hampden Park. The next stage in this journey!

“Hi Matthew

On Your Marks..!

You're going to make Glasgow 2014 happen and we want to make sure you're ready to play your part.

Our training programme is now underway and we'd like you to join us for Event Leadership Training for Team Leader.  To check the available dates and times use the link below to sign in to the Volunteer Portal and book a session that suits you!

I booked the 26th June. It takes place between 8.30am – 5.30pm. I then booked the flight to Glasgow on the Wednesday night, staying in a Premier Inn and coming back in the evening on the Thursday.

It the next step in my training! And I can't wait!

Tuesday 6th May 2014 – Shifts Received!

Today I received my email telling me of my shifts during the Games themselves! 

“Hi Matthew

Your clyde-sider shifts

  Thank you once again for joining the team who will make Scotland's biggest ever sporting and cultural event happen - we hope you're as excited as we all are! We appreciate you'll be keen to learn when you'll be needed, so we're pleased to be able to provide you with details of your clyde-sider shifts. These are now available to view through your Volunteer Portal, sign in using the link below and follow the instructions to accept your 'roster' within the next 7 days.

Most of my shifts will be in the evening as the Athletics Schedule has a morning and afternoon session! I think I am happier with later shifts as I don't have to rush in the mornings!

Thursday 8th May 2014 – Uniform Invite Received!

Today I received my email inviting me to collect my clyde-sider uniform!

“Hi Matthew

Get Dressed for the Games

With an amazing summer of sport just around the corner, we're delighted to be able to invite you to one of the most exciting stages of your journey towards the Games! 

It's time for you to collect your Games Time Uniform and Accreditation Pass from our Uniform and Accreditation Centre (UAC) at the Kelvin Hall in the West End of Glasgow.

Your visit includes the chance to try on your items and will take around an hour.  With literally thousands of people to see, we're using an appointment system to keep queues to a minimum - book a date and time that's convenient for you by logging into your Volunteer Portal within the next 7 days.

I booked the 5th July. I booked a flight to Glasgow for early morning and coming home later in the day!

It the next step in my Glasgow Games Journey! And having the uniform will make it feel even more real!

Wednesday 14th May 2014 – Venue Specific Training Invite Received!

Today I received my email inviting me to attend Venue Specific Training at Hampden Park. The next stage in this journey!

“Hi Matthew

On Your Marks..!

You're going to make Glasgow 2014 happen and we want to make sure you're ready to play your part.

Our training programme is now underway and we'd like you to join us for Venue Specific Training for Hampden Venue Training.  To check the available dates and times use the link below to sign in to the Volunteer Portal and book a session that suits you!

I booked the 29th June. It takes place between 9.00am – 1.00pm. I then booked the flight to Glasgow on the Saturday night, staying in a Premier Inn and coming back during the afternoon of the Sunday.

It the next step in my training! And I can't wait! And with everything booked! It time to get on with it! First stop Role Specific Training!