It can be tricky to find volunteers, and it's always a great idea to start with parents of youth players - getting them involved from the get-go. Failing that, make sure you use your social media channels to actively seek out volunteers. It's also a great idea to connect with local high schools, colleges and universities to see if you can work together; you get your social media/website looked after - they get real work experience for their students. Having volunteered at your local rugby club is a great addition to anyone's CV!
Go to our MARKETING & COMMS page for more help and examples of posts looking to recruit in social media and webmaster roles.
Helpful Webinars from the RFU
Reading RFC - Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers
Otley RFC - Thinking Differently to recruit 50+ volunteers
Building an Inclusive Volunteer Team
Oundle RFC Recruiting Volunteers from their membership
Westbury RFC - Developing an inclusive culture leading to more volunteers
Burton RFC - Party on the Pitch
RFU: Volunteers and the law and Zero hour contracts