Volunteers in Rugby Football

In every Community Rugby Club there are many enthusiastic and dedicated Volunteers who work together to ensure that players of both sexes from all age groups, benefit from the enjoyment of playing the game of Rugby Football. 
These volunteers pass on to their squads the core values of our game - Discipline - Sportsmanship - Teamwork - Respect and above all ENJOYMENT.

There is no requirement for Rugby Club Volunteer to have a playing background in Rugby, but they should have  enthusiasm and an ability to work together with his Club colleagues.

The list of jobs a willing Volunteer could undertake is endless but, examples
are :    Administration - ie Fixture Secretary - Help with ground maintenance - Help with Clubhouse & Facilities - Fund raising - and perhaps for those ex players who have 'hung up their boots' but would like some more physical involvement - Coaching - Club Referee - Society Referee - Club Touch Judge.
I can assure you that Help is alway's appreciated!

In all the above tasks the RFU - East Midlands Rugby Union - or - your own Club Volunteer Co-ordinator will always be available to assist, guide you or point you in the right direction. ( Your Clubs Volunteer Co-Odrdinator is listed below.)

So, what can a volunteer expect in return for his time & effort?
    a)         Learning & Developing New Skills.  
    b)         The Enjoyment of meeting new friends and a wider social environment.
    c)         A greater confidence and self esteem.
    d)         An expansion of your C.V. including your Volunteer experience.
    e)         You will be seen to make a positive difference in the Community, to the good of all, - by the development of the Rugby Union Core Code of: TEAMWORK - RESPECT - DISCIPLINE - SPORTSMANSHIP & ENJOYMENT.

For Younger persons aged between 16 & 25 wishing to be part of our game by becoming a Volunteer, and again improving their C.V. by showing the incentive of Volunteering, there are many opportunities within every Rugby Club - just talk to your Club Volunteer Co-ordinator or visit the vRugby website, this site is dedicated to youth Volunteers in Rugby Football. 

Derek Watkins
East Midlands Volunteer Co-ordinator
01776 560866  E.Mail  :  derek.watkins@emru.co.uk 

 www.rfu.com/microsites/vrugby/home.html