Volunteering
Volunteer with us!
City of York Athletic Club is a community club run entirely by volunteers, and we are always delighted to welcome new people to get involved.
Whether you can offer a small amount of time occasionally or would like to be more regularly involved, there are lots of ways to support the club. Volunteers play a vital role in helping our sessions run smoothly, supporting our coaches, and creating a positive environment for all athletes.
Getting Started
All volunteers are asked to complete a short self-declaration form before getting involved (click the black box above)
If you are interested in volunteering—whether occasionally or on a more regular basis—we would love to hear from you. Please email us at info@cityofyorkac.com or speak to one of our coaches or committee members.
For regular volunteering roles, the club will support you through the process, including DBS checks, safeguarding training, and club membership (which we will cover). See a summary below of different volunteer options.
How You Can Help
There are different ways to volunteer, depending on your availability and level of involvement:
Level 1 – Informal / Ad-hoc Support
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Helping set out equipment or cones
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Supporting during sessions (e.g. standing nearby)
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Assisting your own child
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Supporting at an event
No formal checks are required at this level, but all volunteers are asked to complete a simple self-declaration and follow the club’s code of conduct.
Level 2 – Regular Helpers
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Assisting at sessions on a regular basis
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Helping manage groups (e.g. timing, supervising drills)
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Supporting athletes beyond your own child
This level requires:
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DBS check (via England Athletics)
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Club registration as a volunteer
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Agreement to safeguarding policies and code of conduct
Level 3 – Supervisory Roles
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Leading small groups
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Being part of supervision ratios
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Taking responsibility for athletes during sessions
This level involves:
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Enhanced DBS check
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Safeguarding training
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Formal volunteer role within the club