1. Line marking
From the centre circle to the six-yard box, those crisp white lines won’t paint themselves!
Thinking of becoming a volunteer?
Everything you need to know about volunteering for your grassroots club
Volunteers are the unsung heroes of the football community. For every Premier League champion or Lioness, there’s a whole team of volunteer groundskeepers whose work keeping grass pitches match fit has allowed them to reach the top of the game. Simply put, without volunteers, none of us would be able to play the game we all love and enjoy the benefits of grassroots sport.
"It helps with your mental health as well. When you’re just getting on the tractor or the line marker, put your headphones in and off you go.” Brendan Johns, Volunteer Groundskeeper, Reddish Northend FC
But volunteering doesn’t just help players. There are countless benefits choosing to volunteer can bring you, from making new friends and improving your mental health, to learning new skills and getting more active.
Whether you love being outdoors, want to try something new or are a lifelong football fan who wants to get involved in the game, volunteering as a groundskeeper is a brilliant way to give back to your local community.
“Being a volunteer has really allowed me to give back something to the game I’ve loved.” Martin Burniston, Volunteer Groundskeeper, Great Driffield AFC
What’s more, you can contribute as much or little time as you want, and volunteer on your own terms. A common misconception of volunteering is that it’s time consuming, but with such a wide range of roles available, you can make volunteering work for you.
Interested? Here's a taste of what you could get involved with.
Six Game-changing Roles
Six Winning Benefits
There are 68,000 more women and girls playing football in England now than before the 2022 UEFA Womens Euro tournament, and places to play. To keep up with this demand and lay the foundations for the next generation of Lionesses, volunteers are absolutely essential.
You can play a vital role in transforming the face of grassroots sport and ensuring that everyone and every community has a great place to play.
Get in contact with your local grassroots club today to see how you can make a difference and get involved in volunteer grounds keeping.
“Volunteers are the lifeblood of the sport…without them the sport doesn’t exist.”