Support me
Watch this: Support me
Most sport volunteers are there because they play sport or their kids play sport, but they don't have the skills to run a 'small business'
Why is it important to Support me?
- Many sport volunteers start without clear onboarding or defined responsibilities
- Volunteers often need training and shared resources to perform their roles effectively
- Burnout is common when responsibilities pile up or there aren't enough people to share the load
- Providing both practical skills and emotional support helps volunteers, clubs and communities thrive
Tip
Consider local sport networks and the involvement of your club's volunteers. Your local tennis, bowls, cricket, rugby, swimming and athletics clubs do not compete against each other on the field. So why not work together? One cup of coffee and a conversation with someone just like you could be exactly what you need to unlock that next big idea...
In action: Support me
Planning onboarding practices - Volunteering Victoria
Supporting volunteers by ensuring they understand their rights and are provided with information and documentation they need to succeed.Supporting others - Australian Sports Commission
The Supporting Others resources are designed to enable and empower people to provide on the job, developmental support to coaches and officials.eLearning & scenarios - Play by the Rules
Short and user-friendly case studies, scenarios and quizzes
When done well...
Sport volunteers should feel confident about what they are meant to be doing. They should have access to the training, tools and support to perform their role, and achieve their own personal goals.
This is your chance to...
Work collaboratively | Try new things | Use data & insights |
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Connect with local government to seek connections from other local volunteer-involving organisations | Connect fundraising activities and canteen sales to supporting further training for your members, make it visible! | Collect feedback from your community, and use that to inform what development opportunities are offered |
Want to learn more about the Sport Volunteer Experience Framework?
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