Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteerism

Q. Why does my netball club need volunteers?
A. A new recruit could spread the tasks across more people and lighten the load or enable something new to start up that there hasn't been time for before.

Q. When should volunteers be recruited?
A. Recruitment needs to be an all year round activity and not just something that is undertaken when for example that new committee needs to be set up!

Q. Do you need special training to be a volunteer?
A. No usually, an interest in netball and some spare time is all that's needed. You may decide that you want to help with coaching or umpiring then you will be able to attend South African Netball courses and learn the new skills that you'll need. There are plenty of opportunities for everyone.

Q. Where do you find volunteers?
A. Volunteers can come from within the existing membership of South African Netball or from other outside groups, you do not have to play netball to support netball.

Q. Why Volunteer at all?
A. The reasons for volunteering can be looked at two ways, what netball can offer YOU the volunteer and what YOU can offer to netball, but most of all because it's enjoyable.

Q. 'Why be a parent or friend sitting in the car or rushing back and forth, why not join in and help in some way?'
A. Volunteer today, send in your details via the website or contact your local netball club direct.

Q. I am only 14 years old, can I volunteer, if so what can I do?
A. There's plenty for everyone to do, you could be one of the ballgirls at South African International events through your school or you could help others with netball for primary aged children near where you live. - The 'Q' Award for umpires would set you on the way to becoming an umpire and you would be ideal for Dragon netball events.

Q. There's nowhere locally for my daughter to play netball, what can I do?
A. Start up a club of your own. There's plenty of help available including finance for new clubs, contact your nearest Development Officer, email them through this website and ask for help, they'll be pleased to hear from you.

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