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Volunteer Opportunities

The Shots Foundation brings people together through sport, education, and community support. From holiday camps and after-school clubs to veterans’ programmes and inclusive football sessions, we rely on passionate volunteers to help us deliver meaningful, life-changing work.

Whether you can spare a few hours a month or want to get involved regularly, there’s a place for you in our team.

Why Volunteer with The Shots Foundation?

  • Make a positive impact in your local community

  • Support young people, families, veterans, and people with additional needs

  • Gain valuable experience in sport, coaching, and community engagement

  • Meet new people and be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team

  • Receive training, guidance, and all the help you need to get started

Volunteer Opportunities

Below are our current volunteer roles. You don’t need special qualifications for most roles—just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to help.

1. Coaching & Activity Support Volunteer

Help at Holiday Camps • After-School Clubs • Inclusive Football Sessions

We’re looking for volunteers to assist our staff in delivering fun, safe and engaging sessions for children and young people.

What you’ll do:

  • Support coaches during sports activities

  • Help set up/pack away equipment

  • Engage with children and help create a friendly, positive environment

  • Assist with small groups during drills or games

Ideal for: Anyone who enjoys sport, working with young people, or looking to gain coaching or youth work experience.

Time commitment: Flexible – from occasional sessions to regular weekly support.

2. Event & Match-Day Volunteer

Veterans Events • Community Days • Tournaments • Seasonal Celebrations

We host a variety of community events throughout the year, and volunteers help us create warm, welcoming experiences for all participants.

What you’ll do:

  • Welcome guests and help with registration

  • Serve refreshments

  • Support logistics and set-up

  • Assist staff throughout the event

Ideal for: Friendly, organised people who enjoy helping at one-off events.

Time commitment: Occasional – perfect for those who want to help but can’t commit weekly.

3. Outreach & Community Engagement Volunteer

Schools • Local Clubs • Community Groups

Help us spread the word about our programmes and strengthen relationships across Aldershot and the surrounding area.

What you’ll do:

  • Distribute flyers or posters in the community

  • Build connections with schools or organisations

  • Speak to groups about our programmes

  • Help encourage participation in TSF activities

Ideal for: Confident communicators who enjoy meeting new people.

4. Fundraising Volunteer

Volunteer Fundraising Committee

Join our Volunteer Fundraising Committee and help raise valuable funds for our work in the community, more information can be found on the VFC’s own website page HERE.

What you’ll do:

  • Work with like-minded individuals devising fundraising ideas.

  • Attend VFC meetings. 

  • Plan, prepare for, and run fundraising events with the team.

Ideal for: Individuals who enjoy working in a team and getting more involved.

Time commitment: Recurring – perfect for those who have a little more time to give and can attend scheduled meetings and events.

5. Administrative & Media Volunteer

Digital • Website • Social Media • Admin Support

Behind-the-scenes help makes all our work possible.

What you’ll do:

  • Help update our website or social media

  • Assist with admin, sign-ups and data entry

  • Take photos at sessions or events (with permissions)

  • Create simple promotional materials

Ideal for: People who prefer off-pitch roles or want experience in digital communications.

What We Provide

  • Volunteer induction

  • Safeguarding and role-specific guidance

  • Ongoing support from the TSF team

  • A friendly, welcoming environment

  • Opportunities to grow skills and confidence

(Where needed, DBS checks may be required—we will guide you through this.)

 

Don’t just take it from us, Paula has been volunteering with us for almost a year now as a Match-Day Volunteer:

“I was lucky enough to be accepted as a match day volunteer for the Shots Foundation early this year. I had helped with the RBL poppy appeal the previous November and was blown away by the generosity of the fans and started following the Shots. I wanted to be able to give some of my time in support of the club and discovered the Shots Foundation and realised how much they actually did in the local community.

As a matchday volunteer I help at the fanzone, promoting the Shots Foundation, playing with the children, making and selling friendship bracelets, face painting, and assisting the flag wavers at the beginning of the game. It’s a lovely atmosphere, everyone is super friendly and it is very rewarding. I have made some amazing new friends. If you have time on your hands and like football or even just meeting new people then this is a great local charity to support!”

If you’re interested in any of the volunteering opportunities above, or feel you can assist in another way, please do fill out our volunteer interest form HERE. If you have any further questions please contact jamie.macallister@shotsfoundation.org.