Here are some examples of the kinds of roles that volunteers fill to make sport happen in the West Midlands. For real stories - check out the Volunteer's Stories Section.
Timebank have produced a friendly website for people thinking about volunteering. Volunteering England also have a page.
If you are passionate about a particular sport then have a look at the NGB page for your most relevant contact.
Volunteering is a superb route to getting a career in sport - the careers in sport website is a good information point for those looking to get a job in this field.
Here are some ideas of the kind of roles that you can do related to sport and physical activity:
Sports Coach - the typical sports leadership role, but this varies according to who you are working with, from 5 or 6 year olds, 18 year olds looking to make it professionally, or even working with older people who just want to get active.
Treasurer - Keep track of the finances
Administration - set up fixtures, record results and support the running of the club
Events Volunteer - you can volunteer at events - see the noticeboard on this site or...
Events Coordinator - Sports organisations are often looking to put on tournaments or events, so people with organisational skills are always in demand
Fundraiser - people with creative ideas for how clubs can make their own income are always in high demand.
Grounds maintenance - sports that have their own grounds, especially cricket, bowls and golf, but also football and rugby clubs are looking for people to support them.
Walk Leader - The NHS, or the local PCT, may run a walking project, and walk leaders are a key part of enabling people to get more active.
Equipment Care - some sports require complex equipment, and organisations may be looking for more technical minded people to look after it
Bar Staff or Facility Management - Clubs that own their own facility may want people to help running or staffing the facility.
There are also opportunities to Volunteer Overseas?
www.sportingopportunities.com/
www.projects-abroad.co.uk/volunteer-projects/sports/
www.oneworld365.org/activity/sports
If it's for a Gap Year - try - www.realgap.co.uk/Volunteer-Sports
If you have any comments or suggestions for the content of the volunteering section of the website – please email the Coordinator here.