Get involved and apply to be a volunteer for Archery GB’s 2025 national events.
Make sure that you're a part of the brilliant, continuing success of the national competitions here in the UK. Meet new people, witness world class archery up close, and be a part of our truly spectacular team, without whom these events could not happen. There are many volunteer roles available to people no matter what your experience is. There is something for everyone to get involved with!
What do I get as a volunteer?
- Full briefing/role specific information before the event
- Travel expenses paid
- Hotel accommodation and meals provided (unless living locally to the event site)
- Volunteer t-shirt
- Event pins (these can be made specific to the event or be generic volunteer pins)
- Event stickers (available for selected events only)
Why should I volunteer?
- Sense of achievement
- Give back to the sport and support its growth
- Meet new people and make friends
- A chance to use your archery skills and knowledge
- Giving something back to a sport you love
- A valuable addition to your CV/education applications
- Potential career development and improved employability
- Gain experience in public speaking
What volunteer roles are available?
Field of Play (FoP)
Covering all field equipment and set up, this may include:
- Ensure targets are positioned and pegged down.
- Pull out target numbers and flags, target pins and line numbers.
- Judges and workforce tents to be erected and supplied with power.
- Set up timing and PA systems.
- Facing up and ongoing maintenance.
- Car parking duties each competition day.
Admin/information
Covers event admin, information, and general back of house duties, this may include:
- Athlete registration
- Photography registration
- Setup refreshment facilities for all volunteers and judges.
- Assist Competition Manager/Tournament Organiser collecting lunches.
- Assist Results team with scoreboard assembling, distribution, and collection.
- Assist CM/TO with ceremonial preparations.
Results Team
Scoring and results, this may include:
- Results system setup and take down, aerials, cabling etc.
- Production of athlete numbers, scoresheets, target lists, and other info for judges.
- Configure and distribute scoring PDAs prior to competition start.
- Help collect scoresheets at the end of each distance.
- Maintain and publish leader boards throughout the shoot.
- Generate final results for awards ceremony.
How do I send in my application?
Applications must be in on Sunday 1st of December 2024. The volunteer appointments will then be announced by the end of January 2025.
Apply here!
Don't just take our word for it. Here's a testimonial from one of our current Archery GB volunteers.
Julie Wood, who began volunteering in 2023, said: "You think that everybody knows everybody and if you haven't got that experience or that you don't know people, it can be quite intimidating. But the thing is you’re here for five minutes before you realise it’s not, and somebody will take you under their wing straight away. I wish I'd done it sooner. They make you feel valued rather than feeling like you're a bit for spare parts. Straight away you’re put to work, and everyone is so kind and complementary, so it gives you a good buzz.”"
