Research has shown that students engaged in coaching and sports volunteering earn on average £4000-£5000 more than those who don’t.

We offer both one-off and regular opportunities to volunteer in sport. If you're interested in one-off sports volunteering opportunities, then we would recommend signing up to our online volunteering portal so that you can receive updates when opportunities become available.

 

Why apply for a voluntary role? 

Many of our students give their time to coaching or officiating simply because they enjoy it but there’s plenty of other advantages to being involved, particularly for your employability as listed below: 

• Build your leadership 
• Improve your communication skills 
• Gain extra training or a qualification 
• Learn how to demonstrate your new skills to a potential employer 

Improve your potential future earnings - research shows that those who engaged in sports volunteering earn between £4000-£5000 more than those who only play sport. 

 

What volunteering role could you do?  

Regular opportunities

Activator

These student coaches are very important for the delivery of Active sessions, which are delivered weekly and designed to be accessible to any student wanting to play sport, no matter their experience or commitment level. 

Community Coach 

As the name suggest these student coaches are based off campus in schools, sports clubs or community organisations. If you are a member of a sports club and would like to set up a school sports club, ask your volunteer/charity committee member to contact Sports Volunteering. If you’re an individual that would like to start coaching in your community but don’t yet have a voluntary placement then we can help you find one. (Remember to sign up and check the volunteering platform regularly for other opportunities!)  

Higher Education Officer  

Some National Governing Bodies run Higher Education Officer programmes. These voluntary programmes are supported by NGB’s and carry the aim of developing participation in a specific sport at university. The sports that offer these roles change regularly.   

 

One-off opportunities

Give it a Go 

Give it a Go is a Students' Union initiative that provides students with the opportunity to try something new for FREE! Sports clubs have the opportunity to host a GIAG session, to offer Royal Holloway students a chance to experience new sports in a fun environment. If you are a sports club wishing to host a GIAG session, please contact sports volunteering to register your interest.  

Community Sports day 

Royal Holloway hosts multiple community sports days throughout the year. At these events we host local primary schools, allowing local children to experience sport in a new environment, and exposure to new sports! These opportunities will be posted on the volunteering platform for individuals to sign up to. Sports clubs can express their interest by contacting Sports Volunteering. 

External events 

Register for the volunteering platform where you will find lots of exciting opportunities at external events!  

 

We are looking for students who are interested in leading our Active sessions for Term 1:   

How to become an Activator

Our Active sessions are full of fun and aim to help build friendships between those participating. Any student, whether they are new to a sport or have previous experience, are welcomed to the sessions by our team of student volunteer leaders (Activators). From talking to our students, we know how crucial the Activators are for the experience of those in the session and that’s why we are always seeking motivated students who are looking to develop their skills through facilitating sessions. You do not have to be a member of a sports club, just passionate about being active!  

Currently our Active Programme consist of the sports listed below: 

• Badminton   
• Basketball   
• Football  
• Tennis   
• Volleyball  

 We are looking for people who are:  

• Confident, approachable, and friendly   
• Happy to give guidance to both individuals and to larger groups.  
• A current Royal Holloway student  

Complete the online form to express your interest in becoming an Activator

If you are successful a member of the team will contact you to confirm your role as an activator. 

Royal Holloway will provide you with training on how to be an Activator and support while you are in the role.