- England
England Athletics have published a Youth Volunteering resource to provide advice and guidance on recruiting, supporting and retaining young volunteers to all members of the Athletics and Running community.
A young volunteer can fulfil many roles with the right support package in place. This can vary from running local sport sessions or assisting at large-scale sports events, to learning how to coach and design youth-led activities. By contributing in this way, young people have the opportunity to support capacity at a club, helping more people to get involved. A strong volunteering programme also assists with developing their confidence, self-esteem and community leadership skills and they have the opportunity to gain awards and qualifications.
The Youth Volunteering resource includes information about the benefits of youth volunteering;
• Why involve young volunteers in your organisation?
• Benefits for the young volunteer
• Benefits for the club
• Benefits for the wider community
• Motivations for volunteering
• The Streetgames FABS model (fun, altruism, belonging and self-development)
plus useful information, advice and Top Tips for recruiting, supporting, and retaining young volunteers.
