Yes, the minimum age is 14 years old.
Is there a minimum age to volunteer?
Can I volunteer with a sports club that is based at a KAL site?
The sports clubs that use our sites are separate organisations run by the club’s volunteers. They will be keen to hear from interested volunteers so you should speak to the club directly.
What if I can’t commit to regular volunteering?
Please get in touch with our Volunteer Manager (volunteer@kal.org.uk) to discuss whether the time that you can commit would be suited to one of our roles. If not, we’ll try to suggest similar opportunities in the community that may better suit your availability.
How many hours do I need to volunteer for?
There is no set amount as it depends on the roles you will be doing, the sessions you will be supporting and your availability. We are looking for people who are able to commit to volunteering with us regularly, this is so that you are familiar with your role and the session and customers that you are supporting.
What support do you provide to volunteers?
All our volunteers receive an induction before they start to ensure you have the information and support you need for the role you will be doing. Your induction will include a section on understanding KAL and what we do, how we support and reward volunteers and essential training on health & safety, safeguarding and equality, diversity & inclusion. Your induction will also ensure you understand what you will be doing in your role, the activities you will be supporting and make sure you are familiar with the site that you are volunteering at.
You will be supported with regular feedback from your volunteer mentor. We treat your first month as a trial period at the end of which we will discuss with you whether the role is right for you and if there is any further support you need.
We will also provide you with a volunteer uniform and travel expenses to make sure everyone can get to their volunteering sessions. Our volunteers can also access a discounted KAL membership (terms and conditions apply).
How do I find out about volunteering opportunities with KAL?
KAL advertise our volunteering roles through our website (see here) and sometimes through other outlets as and when we have specific opportunities to support our activities.
We are always open to applications from people wanting to volunteer with KAL and will discuss with applicants where their interests lie, which role might be the most suitable for them and where there may be a volunteer opportunity for them. If you are interested in volunteering with KAL but can’t see a role you are interested in advertised, please contact our Volunteer Manager (volunteer@kal.org.uk).
