Junior games from 9am, reserves and seniors after lunch, a gate that has to be manned all day and a canteen that never stops. VolunTeam gives your footy club one roster for the whole day and lets families claim their own shift.
Numbers are a guide only — set your own slots, names and times to match how your club runs.
| Role | When it's needed | Typical people |
|---|---|---|
| Gate / entry | From first bounce to last | 2 per block |
| Canteen | 2-hour blocks across the day | 2–3 per block |
| BBQ | Late morning to mid afternoon | 2 |
| Goal umpire | Each game | 2 per game |
| Timekeeper | Each game | 1–2 per game |
| Boundary umpire | Each game | 2 per game |
| Water runner | Each game | 1–2 per team |
| Ground setup and pack-down | Before and after the day | 3–4 |
| Team manager | Season-long position | 1 per team |
| Trainer / first aid | Each game | 1 per team |
Grab a free canteen roster template or the game day volunteer checklist to get started.
Post the full match day once. Every game gets its own named jobs — goal umpire, timekeeper, water runner — while the gate, canteen and BBQ run in overlapping blocks. Volunteers see one page and pick what fits around their kid's game.
A club leaderboard shows who has done what this season, so the same six families are not carrying every weekend. Volunteer of the Month adds a bit of recognition, with a public Hall of Fame page you can share on socials.
Rosters are not tied to your home ground, so away duties, finals and club functions all sit on the same calendar. Bulk email or SMS anyone still unrostered a few days out.
Yes. Add a slot per game and name the job — goal umpire, timekeeper, boundary — so each game's requirements are separate and volunteers know which match they are on.
Volunteers can't silently drop a shift. They request a swap, which either another volunteer picks up or an admin approves, so you always know the roster is accurate.
14-day free trial — no credit card required. Then $59/month or $500/year. Prices exclude GST. One club, unlimited volunteers, unlimited roles.
Create your club, post the jobs you need covered, and send one link to your families.
Get started freeSee the volunteer roles and rosters other codes run in VolunTeam.
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