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Volunteers are the backbone of grassroots football. Without the time, dedication and commitment from the estimated 400,000 volunteers in England, the 37,000 clubs would simply not exist.

The FA recognises the value of volunteers and aims to recognise and reward their contribution, as well as offering ongoing support.

Football Workforce

Respect



The FA launched Respect, a good behavioural programme, in professional and grassroots football in August 2008.

Respect came about through concern from the grassroots game as to the damage arising from abuse towards referees, a lack of referees in the grassroots game and poor sideline behaviour – particularly in youth football.

Respect

The FA Community Awards



The FA and Community Partner McDonald’s launched a major new national awards programme in 2010 in order to reward and recognise dedication in grassroots football.

The inaugural FA Community Awards presented by McDonald’s received widespread media coverage and its exclusive ceremony was held at the 2010 FA Community Shield.

The FA Community Awards

McDonalds Coaches



McDonald's is committed to providing more opportunities for new people to get into coaching and to supporting and recognising those who are already helping to deliver better quality coaching across the country.

McDonald's Coaches

Player Escort Opportunities



McDonald’s is the Official Player Escort Provider to the England Team and regularly offers places for young people to have the chance of a lifetime to walk out with the England team.

Check out these pages to find details of the next player escort competition.

Player Escort Opportunities

Recruitment



One of the major tasks when starting a new club or for an existing club is to ensure you have enough people to run the club.

There are a number of key roles, which need to be filled no matter whether you’re a one-team start-up or a 30-team FA Community Club.


Recruitment

Supporting and Assessing



Volunteers are a major asset and if properly managed, can make a huge contribution to the success and sustainability of your club.

Some clubs are successful in attracting volunteers, but the real success story will be in supporting the volunteers to fulfill their roles to the best of their ability – and retaining their services each season.

Supporting and Assessing

Promoting Volunteering



There will always be a natural turnover of volunteers as many are parents of players who may leave the club, so it is vital to ensure you backfill roles.

By promoting volunteering and recognising contributions at matches and social events, you will raise the profile of the importance of this dedication.

Promoting Volunteering

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