Volunteering

Post date: Jan 20, 2012 8:39:50 PM

With all the news in the papers and on the web over the last few days about payments to managers etc. it's easy to forget that that the GAA at grassroots is an entirely volunteer organisation.Volunteers are the life and soul of every GAA club, and Kildangan is no different. The club operates on the basis of voluntary effort. We rely on parents and adult members to:

• • organise, supervise, coach and provide transport to teams.

  • fund raise.

  • assist with the running and maintenance of the club and it's facilities.

  • participate on management committees.

  • clean jerseys and kit.

Some of the ways in which you can help Kildangan GAA are:

Coaching and Supervising Teams

Please note no football or GAA experience is needed to get involved with juvenile teams. Some of the best mentors in the club have no GAA background. Also, it is not a full time commitment, drop in and out depending on when you have time available. As little as one hour a week is all that is required to help the club. All coaches have the opportunity to complete a coaching course, either foundation or level one.

Would you mentor / coach your child's team?

Would you occasionally assist mentors at training/matches?

Would you help with team admin – teamsheets, texts, etc.

Can you help in organising team events, parties, blitzs etc.

Can you help with First Aid on your child's team.

Sponsorship / Fund raising

Would you or your company be interested in providing sponsorship or advertising in the club?

Sponsor team jerseys (€700 to €1000)

Advertise on Kildangan GAA website or in club publications

Sponsorship of fund raising events e.g. Race nights, quiz's etc.

Advertise on signage in club grounds / clubhouse.

Sponsor trophy and/or refreshments for competition/blitz.

Management, operation and maintenance of club activities and facilities.

If you have knowledge/expertise in any of the areas below and would take an occasional phone call to provide advice, or if you can volunteer some time to help out, please contact any of the committee or mentors or use the contact form to leave your details.

Painting / Decorating

Grounds maintenance

Websites

IT / Databases

Marketing / Advertising

Photography

Events management / organization

Fund raising

GAA Mission statement

“The GAA is a community based volunteer organisation promoting Gaelic Games, culture and lifelong participation.”

The GAA is a volunteer organisation. We develop and promote Gaelic Games at the core of Irish identity and culture. We are dedicated to ensuring that our family of games, and the values we live, enrich the lives of our members, families and the communities we serve. We are committed to active lifelong participation for all and to providing the best facilities. We reach out to and include all members of our society. We promote individual development and well-being and strive to enable all of our members to achieve their full potential in their chosen roles.