The Hull Sport Volunteer Programme is a fantastic way to develop your personal and employable skills whilst studying here at the University of Hull. There are dozens of different roles available, you don’t even have to be sporty to get involved! There are long-term and flexible roles available to suit everyone’s needs and availability.
Once you apply you will be contacted by a member of staff and offered an informal induction to meet the Sports Development Team and establish how and how often you would like to get involved. You will be made to look the part and given one of our Hull Sport Volunteer t-shirts. Then you will be ready to get started! Our team offer all the support you need to get comfortable in your role, you will also be offered training and qualifications along the way.
Interested? Please fill in the form to start your volunteering journey with Hull Sport!
3rd Year Biology
Area of work: Table Tennis
Being part of the Volunteer Workforce has helped me meet new people and explore new opportunities I never thought I would have. It has also helped me think about my career as well as providing me with the resources and skills necessary to help build my future. On Tuesdays I coach Table Tennis which involves delivering a fun and interactive session to not only students but also members of the public.
PHD in offshore wind and environment
Area of work: Female Squash
I decided to volunteer for female squash as I used these sessions when I first started to develop and learn the game. Over time, I fell in love with the sport, joined the squash club and have learned a lot since then. Being able to volunteer for female squash means that I see people in a similar position to me, falling in love with the sport, wanting to play, learn and develop their skills.
3rd Year Law
Area of work: Football Leadership Programme
After being offered to take part on the football leadership program in November of my first year it was a no brainer to say yes. The experiences I have gained so far have been incredible and would not have been possible without the support of Hull Sport. On a Thursday evening I help with delivering the Just Play Futsal session.The role includes working with Ollie to split participants into teams and facilitating the session.
2nd Year Sport and Exercise Science
Area of work: Badminton
I started volunteering at the beginning of my second year to gain some more experience and help build my CV. I had also just qualified as an Assistant Badminton Coach and was about to start my Level 2 Head Coach Award. Hull Sport offered me the opportunity to get more involved in badminton and put me in contact with local badminton coaches and clubs, where I have also been able to volunteer at. Hull Sport volunteering is a great way to get involved, gain experience and skills that will help you for the future.
1st Year Marine Biology
Area of work: Volleyball
Volunteering for Hull Sport has not only provided me with an outlet to play more volleyball, but it also allows me to share my love and enthusiasm for the sport by coaching other students and community members, some of whom have never played before and now love it! It has been beneficial in developing my transferrable skills such as organisation and communication by ensuring that drills can be adaptive and conveyed to all abilities, as well as my leadership and time-management for sessions which I can carry through to my course and other sports.
I’d recommend the Hull Sport volunteering program to any student with a keen interest in sport and to anybody that wants to push themselves out of their comfort zone! It’s the perfect way to stay active, meet new people and try something different.
3rd Year Sports and Exercise Science
Area of work: Football Leadership Programme
Being part of the Football Leadership Programme has been really beneficial for me, I have gained some really good experiences and learned a lot. Originally, I was volunteering in my 2nd year, I am now in 3rd year and carrying out my placement here too. After a few months of volunteering, Hull Sport paid for me to complete my FA Level One Coaching course, helping me gain more knowledge and experience when delivering football sessions.