As most clubs are very aware, volunteer administrators, officials, coaches and helpers are crucial to the successful running of their club and the dedication of volunteers is worthy of considerable recognition. However many individual volunteers are often over burdened and not always given the thanks that they deserve, as a result many clubs struggle to recruit and retain volunteers.  This month, we've reviewed and re-written the information and guidance about volunteers.  This now includes five Club Tip publications for easy download covering:

1  volunteer recruitment
2  volunteer selection
3  retaining your volunteers
4  involving young volunteers, and
5  involving older volunteers.

Also available online is a copy of the excellent Running Sport booklet on Volunteers. 

Link: http://www.helpforclubs.org.uk/TopicNavigation/Volunteers/Volunteers.htm

How to start a sports club

One of the most common reasons that people come to Help for Clubs is to find a readily accessible source of information and resources to help them get a new club up-and-running.  To make this job easier, we've just published an online guide for aanyone thinking of starting a new community sports clubs - for adults or junior.  It takes you through some of the questions and processes that you need to consider if you are to establish a successful new club.  In each step, we've signposted and linked you to the various resources on Help for Clubs that are available to help you.  So if you, or anyone you know, is thinking of starting up a new sports club, please do point them towards this resource.

Link: http://www.helpforclubs.org.uk/How+to+start+a+sports+club.htm

More can be found on http://www.helpforclubs.org.uk/