We reward players in our clubs with post-match presentations, end-of-season awards and trophies, but often we neglect to reward and recognise the volunteers who are crucial to ensuring the sport can actually take place!

Some tips to recognise & reward volunteers include:

• A public or private thankyou from players or senior members of the club
• Feature articles on the club website, social channels or the weekly newsletter
• Volunteer awards - recognise regular commitments and milestones e.g. 3yr, 5yr or 10 year service
• Nominations for external awards in the community
• Officially record contribution in committee meeting minutes
• Volunteer thank you events such as a thank you BBQ
• Volunteer discounts at your club or with your partners / sponsors
• Volunteer rounds - e.g. dedicate a round in your fixture to volunteers with announcements, thank you's, prizes, a volunteer lunch etc.
• Professional development opportunities - upskilling volunteers with things such as RSA courses, First Aid, work experience opportunities etc.

Share some great examples of how you recognise and reward your volunteers below!