What is Volunteering?

The BJA are committed to volunteering, which in it self is rewarding, fulfilling and great fun. You can gain valuable new skills such as more confidence, self esteem, and most of all learn new skills.

You don’t need any special qualifications or training to volunteer. All that’s needed is plenty of enthusiasm.

In this leaflet the BJA have tried to give you an idea of what’s involved in judo volunteering, and answer a number of most frequently asked questions.

What can I do as a Volunteer?

There are a number of ways you or your club can contribute to judo volunteering:

•  You don’t need to train or coach judo to take part

To help you decide on what areas of volunteering to get involved in, detailed below are a few ideas to help you on your way

Local Clubs

Your local Judo clubs are great way of introducing yourself to volunteering. There are always lots of things to be involved in such as:

•  Helping setting up the venue i.e. mats, benches, registration, lesson planning

•  You may have experience of assisting with the development of websites, press releases, designing posters and leaflets.

•  Your local club may hold regular events so helping with registration, weigh ins, displays, mechanising, welcoming and greeting officials.

If you are still unsure about what you can do, why not contact your judo local club and ask about what volunteering opportunities are available.  A link can be found on the front page of our website.

The BJA Volunteer Resource Pack has been designed to inform clubs how they can attract more people to participate off the mat.

If you are interested in registering as a BJA volunteer follow the link to complete the application form.

Step into Sport/BJA Helpers Award Recognition Awards

Step into Sport is an exiting new initiative designed for 14-19 years, to give young people a structured pathway into judo volunteering, and creating opportunities to deliver at a local level. The key aim of the programmes is to support younger volunteers to develop new skills, knowledge, and qualifications within their own local community.

We have 3 awards that have been designed to introduce the next generation of coaches, officials and event organisers to judo.  These programmes can be for judo enthusiasts or those wishing to support the sport by another avenue.

Event Volunteering

Would you like to be involved in BJA Events? Are you looking for some experience in developing sport programmes? May be one day you could be volunteering at the London 2012 Games.

There are currently a number of event volunteering opportunities to get involved in. One example is the administration of junior/senior tournament programmes throughout the Country. We are looking for people of all ages, levels and abilities to get involved.

To register as an event volunteer, visit the BJA Volunteer website and to find out what events you can take part in.

How much time do I need to commit to judo volunteering?

Depending on what aspect you want to be involved in judo volunteering, you decide how much time you can commit to your role. Whether it be involved in club or event volunteering, there are no set times

What age do I need to be to register as a volunteer?

You can start volunteering from the age of 14 + depending on your energy levels.

If you require any further information contact simonbuttery@britishjudo.org.uk