Toyota AFL Club Help
Volunteering is a great way to make an impact and stay connected to your local community. From game day prep to seasonal club support there is a role for everyone.
Recruiting, retention and transitioning participants is essential to any club’s success.
To assist you, please visit the links below to ensure your Club is supported in these areas:
Here you will find all the information you need to help your club secure funds and apply for grants available:
No club can survive without volunteers, so recruiting and retaining them is vital to your club’s success. A simple way to keep volunteers feeling good is to recognise their efforts regularly, and never underestimate the power of a “thank you”.
Those who feel valued report having a more positive AFL experience and are likely to stay longer. Don’t forget — volunteers are your club’s unofficial spokespeople, so it’s important to ensure they only have good things to say!
You will help your volunteers enjoy their experience by understanding what they want to get out of the role and then by helping them achieve this.
Some may be interested in volunteering to meet new people. Some to simply give back. Some may want to help their job prospects. Some would volunteer if they received a direct benefit (e.g. $x discount on fees).
This is a key task for the recommended Volunteer Coordinator role.
Footy clubs spend a lot of time talking about and celebrating the efforts of players. Clubs that regularly celebrate their volunteers, through things like public displays of recognition in front of the players, go a long way to recognising & retaining volunteers and creating a club with a great culture – which often leads to on-field success.
There are so many things that a club can do that either take little or no financial investment. Consider things like:
Check out more tips on how to attract, retain & reward your invaluable people.
Clubs are encouraged to award volunteers recognition at the end of each season for their contribution to the footy community.