Discovering what motivates people
Volunteers are key to sustainable community sport, so finding out what motivates them is key to creating a positive and engaging volunteering culture.
Volunteer motivations
Engaging volunteers
What to say and how
Recruiting and engaging new volunteers is vital to the sustainability of community sport. Explore some important considerations for any recruitment efforts.
Creating meaningful volunteer experiences
Volunteering must be fun and make a difference
Your group depends on your volunteers - so how can you ensure that they stick around and get as much out of it as you do?
Top tips for retaining volunteers
Ensure they have a positive experience
Check out our ideas and suggestions for making sure community sport volunteers feel informed, supported and valued by their organisations.
Case studies
Creating a positive volunteering culture
Portico Vine ARLFC tells Buddle how they work for local young people to get active and create a strong volunteer force.
Positive volunteer experience
Barton Inclusive FC provides inclusive football opportunities to disabled people, thanks in great part to their strong volunteer base.
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Effective communication for recruitment
Explore the different channels a community sports organisation can use to reach and recruit new volunteers.
Volunteering myths
Debunking some of the myths around volunteering in community sport and physical activity, from qualification requirements to technical knowledge.
Developing volunteers
It is important to provide development and training opportunities for their volunteers. Check out our guidance on how community sports organisations can do this.