Volunteer at a club

How to use this route

1. Ask the club secretary what is not being done
2. Take one defined role and own it for a full season
3. Ask for a written reference when you finish

Careers where it helps

Required

• Club Physiotherapist
• Club Welfare Officer

Strongly preferred

• Sports Therapist
• Match-Day Steward
• Community Foundation Officer
• Football Development Officer

Helpful

• Soft-Tissue Therapist (Masseur)
• Football Operations Manager
• Groundsperson
• Fan Engagement Manager
• Club Press & Communications Officer

Not needed

• Football Administrator
• Player Liaison / Player Care Officer
• Club Interpreter / Translator
• Kit Manager
• Supporter Liaison Officer
• Social Media & Digital Content Manager
• Club Video Producer / Editor
• Club Secretary / Administrator
• Grassroots League Secretary
• Five-a-Side Venue Manager

Related experience routes

• Coach a grassroots or youth team
• Matchday and event work
• Work as a match data collector
• Analyse matches for a team
• Referee youth and amateur games
• Work experience and internships
• Community and foundation programmes
• Sales or hospitality background