Volunteer Recruitment
Stop simply asking for "volunteers". Start recruiting for specific roles.
One of the biggest challenges facing grassroots football clubs is finding enough people willing to give their time.
Simply posting "Volunteers Wanted" isn't always enough.
People are much more likely to respond when they understand what they're being asked to do, how much time it will take and how their contribution will help the club.
VolunteerForge helps your club develop a structured approach to volunteer recruitment that makes your opportunities clearer, more appealing and easier to promote.
What's included?
Volunteer Needs Assessment
We'll identify the areas where your club needs additional support and help prioritise the roles that should be recruited first.
Volunteer Role Descriptions
We'll help create clear, straightforward descriptions for the roles you're looking to fill.
Each role can outline:
What the volunteer will do
The approximate time commitment
What skills are useful
Who they'll work with
Why the role matters
Recruitment Strategy
We'll develop a practical recruitment approach around your club, your local community and the volunteers you're trying to attract.
Recruitment Messaging
We'll help create clear messaging that can be used across your website, social media, posters, emails and other recruitment channels.
Recruitment Channels
We'll identify potential places to reach new volunteers, which could include:
Social media
Matchdays
Club members and parents
Local schools and colleges
Universities
Local businesses
Community groups
Existing club networks
Volunteer Enquiry Process
Getting someone interested is only the beginning.
We'll help you create a simple process for responding to enquiries and moving potential volunteers towards getting involved.
Making recruitment more effective
The objective isn't simply to generate a larger number of enquiries.
It's to help your club attract the right people for the right roles.
A successful recruitment approach should make it easier for potential volunteers to understand:
What can I do?
How much time will it take?
What's in it for me?
How do I get involved?
What you'll receive
Depending on your requirements, your recruitment package can include:
Volunteer recruitment strategy
Priority volunteer roles
Volunteer role descriptions
Recruitment messaging
Campaign ideas
Recommended recruitment channels
Volunteer enquiry process
Practical recruitment action plan
Who is it for?
Ideal for clubs that:
Need more volunteers
Struggle to get responses to volunteer adverts
Keep relying on the same people
Have specific roles they can't fill
Want to reach people beyond their existing membership
Need a more structured approach to recruitment
Investment
From £149
The exact price will depend on the number of roles and the scope of the recruitment campaign.