Running Sport Resources for Clubs
Top Tips
A section of the Running Sport website offers Top Tips quick and easy to access information on specific topics to save time, effort and help clubs get the most from their club's resources.
The tips are compiled by the runningsports team, drawing on the experiences gained from countless sports volunteers throughout England. Whether you read them on-line or download them for reviewing later on, you'll find a wealth of information here that is quick to read, useful, and immediately available. Topics include recruiting and retaining volunteers, young volunteers and older volunteers and event management.
Events – Information for Event Organisers Working with Volunteers
Events – Information for Event Volunteers
Finding New Volunteers - Recruitment
Health and Safety for Volunteers
Involving Older People as Volunteers
Recognising and Rewarding Volunteers
Screening Volunteers - A Guide for Clubs
Quick Guides
If you want to know more information about some of the key sports volunteer roles, or some brief information and solutions on topics that have an impact on sports volunteers, then you need the runningsports Quick GuidesGuides include the following topics:
- Developing Your Sports Action Plan
- Fundraising, Grants & Sponsorship
- How to Communicate Effectively
- Managing Events
- Organising Fixtures & Competitions
- The Role of The Chair
- Volunteers How can I recruit, retain, recognise & reward volunteers?
Registered runningsports visitors can download the guides for free from the members' area, if signed in. If you are a registered user, but not signed in please click the "Sign In" link at the top of the page to do so.
Registration is quick, free and will enable you to keep up to date with all the latest news and developments from runningsports, including hearing about updates to our resources, tips and best practice advice on the topics that matter to you. You can register in the members' area by clicking here.
Alternatively, if you would like a hard copy of any of the guides to keep for reference at your club, these can be purchased for just £2.99 from the runningsports resources shop at www.1st4sport.com (or you can purchase all 10 for just £19.99 – a saving of £10).