Cricket Australia & the WDCA recognises the significant contribution volunteers make to clubs, associations and in schools across the country. Without volunteer involvement at all levels of the game, from people supporting first-time juniors to the veterans of the game, many communities, clubs and teams would simply not exist.

Volunteers make a significant contribution to cricket clubs, associations and in schools across the country.

Cricket Australia & the WDCA seeks to lead by example and encourages everyone in cricket to adopt a best practice approach to volunteer involvement. It is only by recruiting new volunteers, retaining volunteers who join our great game, and publicly recognising the enormous contribution that volunteers make, that we strengthen our game and further our vision of cricket being Australia’s favourite sport.

The WDCA & it's clubs understands that it is only through volunteering that they will achieve their vision of cricket being Wangaratta & districts favourite sport. They are focussed on becoming leaders in volunteer management and encouraging other groups to do the same. In line with this, Cricket Australia and the WDCA has committed to the development and implementation of a National Volunteering Strategy: 2006 - 2009. The strategy focuses on the four 'R's' of volunteering: Recruitment: in order to increase the level of volunteer participation in cricket through the meaningful recruitment of new volunteers. Retention: in order to increase the retention rates of volunteers involved in cricket by providing an enjoyable, rewarding and sustainable volunteering experience. Recognition: in order to add value to the image of volunteers and increase the level of national, state and local recognition for the contribution that volunteers make to the game of cricket. Resourced: in order to ensure that volunteers in cricket are sufficiently trained and resourced to maximise their contribution to cricket and the development of the game. This strategy places volunteers, and our support for their contribution, in the spotlight. The strategy has been produced in hard copy. To have a look at the strategy online and all the great volunteering opportunities Cricket Australia has to offer click here.

 Volunteering with your cricket club & the WDCA is about getting involved, so start by supporting your kids from the sidelines.

You can also help out with lifts or transport, offering to set up equipment before a training session or clearing up afterwards.

Let the organisers know you'd like to volunteer your services. Clubs are always looking for new volunteers, so they'll find a way of making you useful.

There are plenty of initiatives and programmes that offer different routes into volunteering.

Here are a few things to think about if you have volunteered your services.

You may be able to make a difference without realising it at first, so think about how you can contribute.

What time have you available? Some volunteer roles only require a one-off contribution.

Ask another parent, friend or relative to volunteer with you. It'll be more fun that way.

See how you like it first before offering too much of a commitment.

If you're not sure what your role is, ask for a description just so you can be sure.

Try to have some input. Ask questions and suggest some changes if you think it would improve things.

If you have any concerns, talk to someone at the club rather than worrying about it.

You might be able to go for training or gain qualifications to help you in the role.

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Click on the volunteer link below to get some outstanding cricket job descriptions that are available. It is a great resource to help run your cricket club / association way more efficiently.

Volunteer Resources

Please feel free to click on the 'Volunteers in Cricket' logo below to access some great volunteer resources designed to help in the recruitment and rewarding of volunteers.

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In 1994, the Volunteer Involvement Program was developed as a joint national program of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Australian Society of Sports Administrators, Confederation of Australian Sport, and state departments of sport and recreation.

The program was aimed at assisting volunteers by providing a series of six resources and courses on club administration.

Click on the ASC logo to acess this great information.

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