Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of everything we do. Whether you can give one afternoon, one skill, one season or ongoing support, there is a place for your time inside this mission.
Why volunteers matter
Breaking Boundaries is built around opportunity, but opportunity needs people to carry it.
Volunteers help us welcome families, support young people, run events, mentor participants, create safe environments and bring specialist skills into areas where they can make a lasting difference.
Your time doesn't just fill a gap. It helps build the structure around a young person's next step.
Ways you can help
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For coaches, assistant coaches, experienced players and people willing to support structured training environments.
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For people who can guide young people in confidence, mindset, school, work readiness, discipline and personal growth.
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For people who can help with open days, introductory camps, fundraising days, tournaments and community activations.
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Professionals contributing photography, video, design, social, legal, accounting, admin, marketing, logistics or operations.
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For volunteers who can support respectful environments, education, awareness and positive team culture.
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For suitably experienced volunteers who can assist with wellbeing, fitness, recovery and healthy routines.
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For photographers, videographers, content creators and writers who can document the journey professionally.
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For volunteers who can help with coordination, registrations, communication, event planning and back-of-house organisation.
Volunteer roles
Help with training sessions, beginner support, drills, on-ice structure and player development.
Help young people with confidence, mindset, accountability, school direction, work readiness and life guidance.
Help with open days, camps, registration tables, family support, setup, logistics and community events.
Help with photography, video, design, marketing, social, legal, accounting, admin, fundraising, logistics and operations.
Help create respectful spaces, support awareness campaigns and reinforce safe behaviour standards.
Help with wellbeing education, movement habits, fitness awareness, nutrition basics and healthy routines.
Choose your commitment
Not every volunteer needs to be available every week. Some people give a day. Some give a skill. Some give a season. Some become part of the long-term structure.
For open days, camps and fundraising events.
For recurring help, admin, mentorship or programme support.
For hockey seasons, school campaigns or structured programmes.
For professional skills, once-off projects or technical support.
How it works
Complete the volunteer form and tell us how you'd like to help.
We match your time, skills and experience to the right role.
Where volunteers may work with young people, we complete appropriate screening and checks.
You receive role orientation, safeguarding guidance and programme expectations.
You step into a clear role with support, structure and communication.
We do not place volunteers into youth-facing roles without appropriate screening, guidance and approval.
Safeguarding, screening & training
Because Breaking Boundaries works with young people, volunteering must be structured and responsible.
Youth-facing volunteers may be required to complete screening, provide references, sign a code of conduct, complete orientation and follow safeguarding, anti-bullying, photography, transport and reporting procedures.
This protects participants, families, volunteers and the organisation.
Clear behavioural standards for every volunteer.
Role-appropriate checks before youth-facing involvement.
Orientation on expectations, safeguarding and reporting.
Volunteers work within approved roles and reporting structures.
A clear process for raising concerns or incidents.
Policies and onboarding procedures are being finalised and will be required before formal placement in youth-facing roles.
View Safety & StandardsWhat your time makes possible
Volunteers help families feel welcome and children feel safe.
Volunteers help with logistics, registration, communication and event flow.
Volunteers help reinforce respect, inclusion and anti-bullying culture.
Volunteers help capture photos, videos and stories that attract support.
Volunteers help young people move from participation to confidence, responsibility and opportunity.
Volunteers help create belonging, consistency and trust.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for people who are reliable, respectful, patient, teachable and aligned with the Breaking Boundaries mission.
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Ready to step in?
Tell us how you'd like to help, and we'll match your time, skills and experience to the area where they can make the greatest difference.