The BVI Olympic Committee in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) and Toronto 2015 has selected Ms. Gloria A. Fahie for the upcoming workshop on Voluntarism in St. Georges, Grenada October 11 – 12, 2014. Photo: Provided

In conjunction with the Brazilian Olympic Committee / Olympic Solidarity, the BVIOC has selected Mr. Derwin Scatliffe for the National Olympic Committee (NOC) Exchange and Cooperation Programme, 2014 Brazilian School Youth Games (BSYG) in the city of Joao Pessoa, Paraiba State, Brazil November 5 – 12, 2014. Photo: Provided

The course will cover topics such as Organizational needs, Recruiting volunteer group work, Training volunteers, managing & retaining volunteers.

Ms. Gloria Fahie works for the Virgin Islands Government as a Teacher at the Bregado Flax Educational Centre School in Virgin Gorda. Ms. Fahie has served and continues to assist in the development of sporting organizations and clubs in a volunteer capacity.

The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) congratulates Ms. Fahie on her selection to attend this workshop. With the knowledge gained, Ms. Fahie can impart knowledge to her peers and establish future workshops where she can facilitate.

Additionally, in conjunction with the Brazilian Olympic Committee / Olympic Solidarity, the BVIOC has selected Mr. Derwin Scatliffe for the National Olympic Committee (NOC) Exchange and Cooperation Program, 2014 Brazilian School Youth Games (BSYG) in the city of Joao Pessoa, Paraiba State, Brazil November 5th – 12th, 2014.

The programme includes visit to sports and competition venues of the games such as athletics, basketball, swimming, volleyball and cycling. In addition, there is a cultural, educational and social activities component.

Mr. Scatliffe, who is the Athletic Director of the Elmore Stoutt High School, heads the Physical Education Department of that school. He has served and continues to assist in the development of our young athletes, various sporting organizations and clubs on a volunteer basis.

The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) congratulates Mr. Scatliffe on his selection to attend this prestigious event. It is hoped with the knowledge and experience achieved from this initiative, Mr. Scatliffe will be able to develop similar games in the Territory.