Get into Volunteering
Become a Grassroots Hero!
Reasons to Volunteer
Grassroots football wouldn’t exist without volunteers - From secretaries and coaches, to line markers and tea makers, local clubs need volunteers to keep running.
There are loads of benefits to volunteering, including:
- Building your CV
- Making new friends from all walks of life
- Working as a team towards a goal
- Providing more opportunities in the local community
- Personal development
Respect
The FA's Respect programme provides a series of tools for leagues, clubs, coaches, players and parents from grassroots to elite football - to help ensure a safe, positive environment in which to play the game.
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answers to your FREQUENTLY asked questions
There are lots of different roles required to run a football club, from physical roles such as coach, to behind the scenes roles such as secretary.
Learn about the roles that you can get involved in.
Most volunteering roles in grassroots football clubs can be undertaken with no experience, although some roles do require training and safeguarding checks.
Check out our volunteering opportunities page for a list of clubs and leagues looking for volunteers. Your perfect role could be waiting for you!
GET IN TOUCH
Darren Beech or Ian Preece
Football Participation Officers
By Phone: 01743 362769 - Option 2
(9am - 5pm Monday - Friday)
By Email:
Darren.Beech@shropshirefa.com or Ian.Preece@shropshirefa.com