Innishvilla AFC

Volunteer with the club

Find practical ways to support Innishvilla AFC through coaching, projects, communications and club operations.

One or two hours a week can make a difference

Innishvilla AFC relies on volunteers with a wide range of experience. Opportunities can be shaped around your available time, interests and skills.

Football and coaching

Support training, team administration, match-day activity and player development, subject to club approval and safeguarding requirements.

Fundraising and events

Help plan campaigns, community events, sponsorship activity and grant-supporting evidence.

Modernisation

Support website building, app building, AI, automation and improved club administration.

Facilities and projects

Contribute project, engineering, procurement, finance or site coordination experience.

Communications

Help with club updates, photography, social media, design and local promotion.

General club support

Support registrations, documentation, match-day organisation or short-term tasks.

Student volunteer mentorship programme

Practical experience for TY, summer and graduate students

Innishvilla AFC welcomes expressions of interest from player and non-player students seeking structured, community-based experience. Opportunities may suit Transition Year placements, summer volunteering, post-Leaving Certificate students, college students and recent graduates.

Photorealistic scene of parents and student volunteers helping at a community soccer club — Parents and student volunteers can support registrations, equipment, events, communications and many other important club activities.

Professional mentoringWork with an experienced adult mentor or supervisory volunteer and gain practical feedback.

Real club experienceBuild confidence, leadership, teamwork, communication and workplace skills through meaningful tasks.

Flexible placementsPlacements can be shaped around school requirements, available time, interests and age-appropriate responsibilities.

Potential placement areas

Coaching and training support

Assist approved coaches with equipment, session preparation, drills and younger age groups under appropriate supervision.

Match-day and event support

Welcome teams and visitors, support designated event areas, help with equipment and contribute to organised club activities.

Media and communications

Support match reports, newsletters, approved photography, social updates, design and community announcements.

Administration and technology

Help with scheduling, registrations, records, website content, digital systems, data organisation and club communications.

Community and inclusion

Support family events, youth representation, Football For All and other approved community initiatives.

Projects and professional experience

Contribute to suitable projects in areas such as business, finance, facilities, fundraising, technology or project management.

How placements operate

All roles are voluntary and unpaid because Innishvilla AFC is a volunteer-led community club.
Students under 18 require parent or guardian involvement and age-appropriate duties.
All mentors are Garda vetted, and club safeguarding procedures apply at all times.
There is no unsupervised private one-to-one contact between adults and minors; communication uses club-approved transparent channels.
The club can work with schools, Transition Year coordinators and relevant professional bodies to formalise placements where required.
Placement availability depends on suitable work, supervision capacity, club approval and any required consent or documentation.

Safeguarding

Roles involving children or young people are subject to the club’s safeguarding, vetting, training and supervision requirements. Volunteers must use approved club communication channels.