Volunteering stories
Recognition
It's important to continually celebrate, thank and recognise the significant contribution the almost 3 million sport volunteers make across Australia.
Volunteering in sport is incredibly positive, enjoyable and rewarding. There are so many benefits; you can feel good, make new friends, learn new skills all whilst having fun.
Sport volunteering is for everyone, plus you can volunteer for something that suits your individual needs, interests and availability.
Opportunities to volunteer in sport is available across a wide variety of roles and tasks. Some include coaching, fundraising managers, marshals, car park attendants, event organisers, team uniform managers, treasurers and board members.
Volunteering is the heart of our sport sector.
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Sharing real life volunteering stories
Inclusivity and diversity in sport volunteering
Founder of multicultural women in sport and Sport Volunteer Coalition Member, Molina Asthana promotes inclusivity and diversity in sport volunteering
The Aussies” Surf Life Saving Australia National Championships
The 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships were held on the Sunshine Coast in April 2024. Over 450 officials across four locations (Coolum, Maroochydore, Alexandra Headlands and Mooloolaba) got involved to make the event possible
2024 Australian Deaf Games
Mark Cullan, Leonie Jackson Community Spirit Award winner at the 2024 Australian Deaf Games
Invictus Australia
Invictus Australia CEO, Michael Hartung OAM.
Hampton Surf Life Saving Club Starfish Nippers program
Kerrie Curtis, manager of the Starfish Nippers program at Hamptons SLSC
Bellamore Ndayikeze
Coach, AFL
Cheryl Talbot
Coach, Thorny Devils all abilities netball team
Lynette Smith
Shredder the Shark mascot, East Fremantle Football Club
Brad Bellette
Red Centre BMX
Chris "Chrispy" Ponter
The Golden Sisters Cricket Team
World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Volunteers
Volunteers Get Involved
Olivia Sherlock, NT Cricket
Celebrating Harmony Day and sport volunteers
Molina Asthana, Founder of Multicultural Women in Sport and Sport Volunteer Coalition Member