Volunteers

Volunteers are the back-bone of every amateur sporting organisation in Australia.

GPUFC is no different and relies heavily on parent volunteers to make the club successful.

Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering is all about making a difference in your community; it also benefits you personally as it offers the chance to:

• act on your values, passions and interests
• make new friendships and create professional networks
• gain work experience and learn new skills
• enjoy new social and cultural experiences
• develop personally and build confidence
• enjoy better physical and mental health
• challenge yourself in a supportive environment
• feel warm and fuzzy about helping your community
• have fun!

Volunteers are happier, healthier and sleep better than those who don’t volunteer. Just a few hours of volunteer work can make a difference to your happiness and mood!

Volunteering at the club

There are a range of volunteering opportunities available. The estimated time commitment is 1-4 hours per week.

• Committee members
• Coaches - this can be shared between two families of the same team
• Team managers - this can be shared between two families of the same team

We know that not all families have the capacity to dedicate time every week, however, at a minimum, all parents/carers are asked to participate in at least ONE fundraising event during the year. Please see the events section of the webpage for dates.

How the club acknowledges volunteers

• FREE club apparel
• Fee reimbursement at the end of the season
• Appreciation at the annual presentation day
• NEW volunteer social event at the end of the season

1. Australian Sports Commission
2. Volunteering Victoria