Volunteering & Sport

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Online training 28th September.

Volunteers in Sport. Where would sport be without them? We all understand the importance of volunteers, yet have we made Volunteer Recruitment and Retention a complex issue? Are we overthinking it?


Tipperary Sports Partnership is delighted to partner with Tipperary Volunteer Centre and invites you to our upcoming online training. This interactive 2-hour session at 7:30 pm on Wednesday 28th September will cover implementing a sustainable volunteer programme at your club. We will use real-life examples to showcase best practices in volunteer management, everything from planning to involving volunteers to evaluating the impact they make.

Volunteer in Sport. Who is this training for?

Anyone involved in managing or recruiting volunteers in sporting clubs or groups.

When is this training happen?

Tipperary Volunteer Centre will deliver this two-hour online training session which takes place over Zoom on Wednesday 28th September @ 7:30pm.

What will the training cover?

Over the two hours we will cover:

  • Planning for volunteer involvement.
  • The volunteer recruitment process.
  • Expectation setting with and for volunteers.
  • Volunteer policy and why you need one.
  • Volunteer recognition and other retention tools.
  • Evaluating your volunteer programme

Lastly, we will put it all together showcasing example templates and documents you can tailor to your own needs.

How much does it cost?

Tickets cost €10 + Booking Fee and are available at www.tipperarysports.ie or by phone (052) 6166201.

About Tipperary Volunteer Centre.

Tipperary Volunteer Centre is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. The government of Ireland tasks us through the Department of Rural and Community Development with Strengthening and Supporting volunteers and volunteers involving organisations in County Tipperary.

We actively assist those who wish to volunteer, including volunteers in sports and advocate for best practise in volunteer recruitment, leadership and management.

One main office is located on Chapel Lane in Cashel.