Football Volunteer (Havant)

Motiv8 South Ltd.; Havant; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Motiv8 South Ltd. is looking for a Football Volunteer to support fun and free football sessions for young people in Leigh Park. This volunteer role involves helping to set up the sessions, engage with participants, and create a positive atmosphere for all attendees. The opportunity provides essential personal and professional development through training and support.

Benefits

Wellbeing and welfare support

Comprehensive training package

Thorough induction

Rewarding work environment

Value-driven culture

Responsibilities

• Set up football sessions for 10-17 year olds.
• Sign in young participants and encourage their participation.
• Review and ensure good behaviour during sessions.

Skills

Passion for sport

Patience

Positive attitude

Job description

Location: Havant (Front Lawn Community Hub in Leigh Park)

Hours/time commitment: Tuesday afternoons between 3.45pm and 5.45pm (2 hours per week) from June 2025 to October 2025

What is the role?: Supporting the team with a busy football session in the heart of Leigh Park. You will be volunteering alongside Motiv8 and Pompey In The Community staff to run a safe, fun and free football session for 10 – 17 year olds.

What does a day in the life of this role look like?: You will be working with the team to help set up the session ready for young people to attend. Duties will include signing young people into the session and working with them to have a fun activity, reviewing and ensuring good behaviour and encouraging all that attend to join in, regardless of their level of experience. An enhanced level DBS is required for this role and if successful, we will support you in gaining this.

Are there any key skills, attitudes or experience needed for this role?: Passion for sport in general or for just football, patience to support young people and a positive attitude.

How do I apply for this role?: To apply for this role, please click here for a copy of the Volunteer Application form. Please ensure that the role title is written at the top of the form. Once complete, please e mail to [e-mail]

In return for your hard work, we offer:

• Continued wellbeing and welfare support to staff, through regular supervision, appraisals, staff feedback and access to support networks and 24 hour counselling access through the company Employee Assistance Program.
• A comprehensive training package, to provide you with personal and professional development and to support your continuous professional development
• Thorough induction into core modules of work, providing you with a solid grounding in the field
• A challenging but rewarding work environment where you can make a difference
• A value driven culture that focuses on the employee and their needs

Safeguarding statement and pre-employment checks

At Motiv8, we are fully committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of our clients at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our volunteers will be expected to comply. All successful applicants will be required to complete the following pre-employment screening checks:

• An identity check (photo ID)
• Receipt of a minimum of 2 references
• Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check)

By Rina Tuck | June 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Football Volunteer (Havant)