Committee role descriptions

Learn about the responsibilities of key committee roles such as Commodore, Rear Commodore House, Rear Commodore Sailing, Treasurer and more.

Finding new volunteers

There are many ways to attract potential new volunteers. Try to use a mixture of ideas to attract different groups of people.

Recruiting volunteers

While most clubs recruit volunteers from their members, advertising online and in your local community is a great way to attract more volunteers.

Where to look for volunteers

Your chances of successfully engaging people to give their time often depends on how the volunteering opportunity is presented.

Volunteer training

As well as ensuring your volunteers have the right skills, developing your volunteers encourages engagement and retention.

Volunteering survey questions

Use our questions and quiz to find out how to improve the volunteering experience at your club and increase the number and happiness of your volunteers.

Member relationships

Our research shows that conflicts between members are a barrier to volunteering. Find out how your committee can lead the way in creating a friendly and inclusive culture

Paying volunteers

Paying volunteers

Why have a volunteer co-ordinator?

Take a look at our top tips and job description

Volunteer planning workshop

Use our video workshop resources to support your club volunteer planning