Overview

Volunteering

Get Involved in Volunteering

  • Could you play a part in developing the next generation of orienteers?
  • Can you inspire and support orienteers to achieve their potential?
  • Did you know that orienteering has a role to suite your skills and interests?

Across the UK, orienteering continues to grow and is enjoyed by thousands of people of all ages and abilities. It truly is a sport for all, challenging mind and body. But none of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of the sports many volunteers. With the sport continuing to grow, we need more volunteers to evolve and provide a great experience for every orienteer. Whether you are just starting out or have been volunteering for years, you’ll find all the information you need to support you.

Volunteering in clubs

For every orienteer enjoying the sport, there’s a volunteer in the background who’s helping them to have a great experience. Roles are diverse and vary in the skills and time needed, so there’s always a way to volunteer in an area of interest to you, but more importantly, have fun and do something amazing with your time.

There are many roles within clubs from taking a position on the committee to simply giving up an hour or two supporting events. The following are some role descriptions will help you to understand some of the key responsibilities and what skills you could develop.

Roles can be categorised into the following areas:

  • Club officials
  • Mapping
  • Organising and planning of events
  • Day volunteers at events
  • Coaching

Each of the above categories has an individual support page containing information.