Volunteers are an integral part of rugby clubs, with most clubs being run entirely through volunteer effort. Recruiting new volunteers can feel like a daunting task, so see below for some quick tips on recruiting volunteers:

• Start the conversation at your next committee meeting identifying why volunteering is important, but also why volunteers may choose to help
• Consider the benefits and motivations to potential volunteers that you can promote
• Consider the benefits to the wider club or community that potential volunteers will feel connected to
• Create a recruitment message - be creative, keep it positive, and highlight the benefits to the individual and the club
• Ask those already connected to your club - most potential volunteers will already be a part of your extended club community whether they are a player, past player, family member, sponsor or coach
• Provide volunteers with a realistic view (and position description if possible) of what the role(s) entail
• Make sure new recruits feel valued

There are plenty of great resources available on recruiting volunteers including:

• The Australian Sports Commission have put together a 'Recruiting Volunteers Fact Sheet' (PDF)
• GoodSports Volunteer Toolkit (PDF)