Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of the grassroots game and we wouldn't have a game without them. Over 100,000 people regularly volunteer at grassroots level rugby in the UK. 

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Anyone can volunteer. Whether you play rugby, whether you are a former player or even if you have no interest in the game whatsoever and just want to tag along with a friend and help your community out; everyone has something they can offer.

From coaching, managing a team, becoming a First Aider or taking up a position on the Committee of the club. Volunteers can learn new skills and also pass on their professional expertise to others.

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Here are some of the skills you might put to good use at your local rugby club:

• IT skills

• Photography

• Ground maintenance 

• Building work,

• Making and serving food/drinks

• First Aid skills,

• Communication skills

• Making people feel welcome

• Fundraising

• Liaising with local businesses for sponsorship,

• Carrying out risk assessments

and so much more. You might even want to put yourself forward for a place on the committee or get involved with pitch-side, refereeing or coaching any of the age groups at your chosen club.

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There is no set limit for the number of hours you can give; it depends on your situation; from a couple of hours a year right up to a few hours a week. You might prefer to watch a match and help out with ground maintenance in the off-season or you may enjoy the Spectator Safety side of the game. 

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Rewards

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From a ‘Thank you’ for a job well done, to being nominated as a part of the Honda's Volunteer Recognition Programme, efforts of volunteers do not go unnoticed. All nominated volunteers are then in with a chance of attending a celebration of achievement lunch at Twickenham.

Find your local club

Use the following link to find details of all rugby clubs in Buckinghamshire. Happy Volunteering!

Club Directory

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Value the Volunteer Winners

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