Basketball Club (Women's): Welfare Officer

I think that welfare is a very important aspect of playing sports and that it can make a difference in improving enjoyment of our basketball sessions as well as just overall well-being. I want to run for Welfare officer because I think I can help in improving welfare in the club not only by being there to support fellow members of the club but also by proactively trying to improve welfare in the club by

1) Creating anonymous surveys in order for everyone to be able to raise their concerns, queries and worries regarding the club and raise these concerns during committee meetings.

2) Organising events focusing on wellbeing such as mindfulness, yoga or meditation sessions as well as providing advice services

3) Organising mentoring sessions with older members to support younger members

4) Being present and involved in the club so that members can approach me with concerns or queries after sessions

I want to run for Welfare officer because I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed with the amount of workload, how difficult it can be living far away from home, being stressed about all the things you have to do or what it feels like to just be having an off day where you just need to get stuff off your chest when something is bothering you.

I want to try to improve the welfare of the club in general but also attempt to help members feel integrated in the basketball community and try to help them when they are having trouble with something or want to raise their concerns.

In my view, harmony and individual well-being within a basketball team are essential for developing genuine friendships between members, and these factors inevitably contribute to corporation within the matches. These underlying influences eventually result in the win! 

I was the peer mentor in the boarding house during my Alevel studies, being responsible for the mental well-being of all boarders. Also among friends, I am always the mediator calming down the situation when there are conflicts. Additionally, I have been coming up with exciting ideas for hanging out together: going to the trampoline park; picnics under the sunshine; coming up with little games when waiting for the meals... At the same time, I check people's schedules and budgets at all times, making sure everyone is content with the decisions. Importantly, as an international student, I realise the difficulty to socialise and express oneself in an unfamiliar environment, especially when having to speak a different language. Personally, I have been through these difficulties and grown. Hence I believe I can also help those teammates who are homesick and having trouble integrating into the team.

If this position is given to me, I would make sure the environment with teams is safe and inclusive. I would actively approach the girls who have concerns and care for them as well. I am caring, friendly and kind, and will make sure all players are looked after and supported!