Volunteering![]() Volunteering in Staffordshire
In order to provide access to so many netballing opportunities, we are reliant on the good will of an army of volunteers who spend their time planning, organising and running netball clubs, leagues, tournaments and the County Netball Association. We are always on the look out for new volunteers with a range of skills to help support with umpiring, coaching, administration, publicity, mentoring, tutoring and many more. If you would like to find out more about the volunteering opportunities in Staffordshire then please contact your local Netball Development Officer Kate O'Leary via telephone: 07545 924957 or email: Kate.O'Leary@englandnetball.co.uk |

Pass on your Passion
How many of you are involved in volunteering? How many of you love netball? How many of you want to get recognised?
Brought to you by the England Netball Youth Advisory Group the 'Pass on your Passion' programme aims to recognise the countless number of young volunteers in netball. It aims to provide you with opportunities, ideas and rewards to help you on your leadership and volunteering journey. No matter what your role in netball, we want you to Get Involved and Get Recognised. It's time to share your passion with other young people, so register now and get volunteering!
Who is it for?
It is for every young person aged 12 - 25 that is actively volunteering in netball whether that's as a coach, official, committee member, event helper, school team helper...the list is endless!
What are the benefits?
You'll get rewards once you've completed 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 400 voluntary hours in netball:
Not only will you get rewarded for the hours you complete, but just by registering as a member of 'Pass on you Passion' you'll get access to:
How does it work?
Once you've registered you will receive your welcome pack and logbook. Just log your voluntary netball hours and send back the slips to England Netball to receive your rewards in the post! It's as simple as that!
How do I register?
Click here to register yourself
How many of you are involved in volunteering? How many of you love netball? How many of you want to get recognised?
Brought to you by the England Netball Youth Advisory Group the 'Pass on your Passion' programme aims to recognise the countless number of young volunteers in netball. It aims to provide you with opportunities, ideas and rewards to help you on your leadership and volunteering journey. No matter what your role in netball, we want you to Get Involved and Get Recognised. It's time to share your passion with other young people, so register now and get volunteering!
Who is it for?
It is for every young person aged 12 - 25 that is actively volunteering in netball whether that's as a coach, official, committee member, event helper, school team helper...the list is endless!
What are the benefits?
You'll get rewards once you've completed 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 400 voluntary hours in netball:
- 10 hours - England Netball water bottle and certificate
- 25 hours - Squissle and certificate
- 50 hours - Coaching clipboard and certificate
- 100 hours - England Netball hoodie and certificate
- 200 hours - £50 England Netball course discount and certificate
- 400 hours - Trophy presented at the annual Goalden Globe Awards and certificate
Not only will you get rewarded for the hours you complete, but just by registering as a member of 'Pass on you Passion' you'll get access to:
- FREE Regional Training Days where top coaches and officials will be on hand to pass on their knowledge.
- E-newsletters to keep you up to date with the latest information and voluntary opportunities.
- Invitations to volunteer at National and International netball events.
How does it work?
Once you've registered you will receive your welcome pack and logbook. Just log your voluntary netball hours and send back the slips to England Netball to receive your rewards in the post! It's as simple as that!
How do I register?
Click here to register yourself

Club Volunteer Co-ordinator
Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a difficult task but it is vital for the future of netball clubs. People who emerge as volunteers, from coaches, officials, chairs, secretaries and treasurers to kit washers and refreshment makers, are the lifeblood of a netball club, yet all too often they are taken for granted.
Increasingly, as people's time becomes more valuable it is important that clubs consider the whole area of human resource development and how they can recruit, support, recognise and reward their most valuable resource - volunteers.
Given that volunteers are essential to the effective running of netball clubs it is recommended that clubs consider appointing a club volunteer coordinator. This type of role can make a big difference to the recruitment and retention of volunteers as it ensures that the area of volunteer development is given a strong lead from within the club. The role of the club volunteer coordinator could focus on:
England Netball has put together a FREE Club Volunteer Coordinator Support Package for new and existing Club Volunteer Coordinators.
The support package includes:
SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE CVC PACK!!
If you would like to register as a club volunteer coordinator and receive your FREE support package, please complete download the below form and email it to cvc@englandnetball.co.uk or call on 01462 618 553 and we will take your details over the phone.
Download Club Volunteer Coordinator Application Form
If you would like more information about the role of Club Volunteer Coordinator, or the support package, please contact cvc@englandnetball.co.uk.
Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a difficult task but it is vital for the future of netball clubs. People who emerge as volunteers, from coaches, officials, chairs, secretaries and treasurers to kit washers and refreshment makers, are the lifeblood of a netball club, yet all too often they are taken for granted.
Increasingly, as people's time becomes more valuable it is important that clubs consider the whole area of human resource development and how they can recruit, support, recognise and reward their most valuable resource - volunteers.
Given that volunteers are essential to the effective running of netball clubs it is recommended that clubs consider appointing a club volunteer coordinator. This type of role can make a big difference to the recruitment and retention of volunteers as it ensures that the area of volunteer development is given a strong lead from within the club. The role of the club volunteer coordinator could focus on:
- Getting to know the club membership
- Identifying the volunteer needs of the club
- Recruiting new volunteers
- Rewarding and developing current volunteers
- Providing feedback to help people be effective in their roles
England Netball has put together a FREE Club Volunteer Coordinator Support Package for new and existing Club Volunteer Coordinators.
The support package includes:
- Information on the role of a Club Volunteer Coordinator Guidance on the safe and effective recruitment of club volunteers
- Guidance on recognising and rewarding your club volunteers
- Guidance on training and developing your club volunteers
- Volunteer Role Descriptions
- Templates for you to utilise
- Volunteer thank you cards
- Discount on the brand new Running Sports 'Club Volunteer Coordinator' workshop
- Quarterly E-Newsletter
- Regular updates and support from England Netball's Volunteer Manager
SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE CVC PACK!!
If you would like to register as a club volunteer coordinator and receive your FREE support package, please complete download the below form and email it to cvc@englandnetball.co.uk or call on 01462 618 553 and we will take your details over the phone.
Download Club Volunteer Coordinator Application Form
If you would like more information about the role of Club Volunteer Coordinator, or the support package, please contact cvc@englandnetball.co.uk.

Goalden Globes
Each year England Netball hosts the ‘Goalden Globe Awards’. These are a way of thanking the tireless efforts of volunteers who work so hard to make netball happen in the counties. Awards include Grassroots Coach, Grassroots Umpire, Muriel McNally, Mary Bulloch Administrator, Teacher, Young Volunteer, Outstanding Netball Club and Unsung Hero. Anyone affiliated to England Netball is eligible for nomination and a panel will select the winners of the regional awards which are presented in June. Winners of the Regional Awards will then go forward to the national awards evening which takes place in September.
Nominations have now closed for the 2014 Goalden Globe awards. Check back again in February 2015 to find out more about next years awards!
Each year England Netball hosts the ‘Goalden Globe Awards’. These are a way of thanking the tireless efforts of volunteers who work so hard to make netball happen in the counties. Awards include Grassroots Coach, Grassroots Umpire, Muriel McNally, Mary Bulloch Administrator, Teacher, Young Volunteer, Outstanding Netball Club and Unsung Hero. Anyone affiliated to England Netball is eligible for nomination and a panel will select the winners of the regional awards which are presented in June. Winners of the Regional Awards will then go forward to the national awards evening which takes place in September.
Nominations have now closed for the 2014 Goalden Globe awards. Check back again in February 2015 to find out more about next years awards!
Regional Winners
2017 Julie Tinsley, Mary Bulloch Administrator Award Newcastle Town Netball Club, Outstanding club of the Year Sian Davies, Young Leader Award Pat Cobden, Teacher Award 2011 Bernie Hancock - Muriel McNally Award Jeanette Pointon - Netball Teacher Award Stafford NC - Outstanding Netball Club Award 2010 Julie Tinsley - Mary Bulloch Administrator Award Laura Bevans - Young Volunteer Award 2009 Newcastle Town NC - Nextgen Award 2007 Ursula Smith - Community Volunteer of the Year Award |
National Awards
2017 Julie Tinsley - Long Service Award 2010 Ursula Smith - Long Service Award 2009 Newcastle Town NC - Nextgen Award 2008 Norma Ashcroft - Long Service Award Jean Gall - Long Service Award 2007 Pat Arnott - Long Service Award |