Successful rugby clubs are more than just victorious teams on the pitch. Players and coaches are vitally important but so are the many dedicated volunteers who work hard behind the scenes to help the club function.

You don’t have to be a rugby expert to get involved. Whether you’re a current player, someone who has hung up their boots or a person who has never picked up the oval ball, you could be a valued rugby volunteer, with a workforce of 100,000 already situated around the country.

While the benefits of volunteering are specific to each individual, the inclusive environment of a community rugby club is a rewarding place to be for people with differing sets of skills. There are opportunities to get involved for people of all ages, and some of the benefits include:

• Building self-esteem and confidence
• Learning and developing new skills
• Enhancing work experience and building a CV
• Being active and improving health and wellbeing
• Meeting new people and broadening your social network
• Giving something back to the game you love
• Making a difference in the community
• Having fun

Volunteer workforce map

The volunteer workforce map is a helpful tool, designed to enable clubs to assess their current volunteering structure and the volunteers who are active in the various roles. It will also assist with identifying gaps in provision, opportunities for succession planning and recruitment, in conjunction with the role descriptions. New rugby volunteers can also refer to it to gain an overall perspective of the sort of opportunities that may be available at a local club.

• Download the map here (PDF 100kB)

The RFU is here to help, so if you need further information please get in touch via the contact us page.