Volunteers
Support the sport behind the scenes and on court.
Volunteers help Irish padel through events, clubs, officiating, junior programmes, administration, media, governance, and development work.
Volunteering at a glance
Volunteer routes can support events, clubs, junior activity, officiating, media, administration, and development work. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us here or get in touch with your local club to see how you can help support the growth of padel on the island of Ireland.
Event support
Help tournaments, trials, junior days, open days, and public padel events run smoothly.
Safe roles
Use clear role expectations, safeguarding awareness, and suitable checks where the role requires them.
Federation support
Support committees, programmes, media, administration, and local club development.
Volunteer Roles
Volunteers can support padel in many ways, from event delivery and local club activity to media, administration, committee work, junior programmes, inclusion activity, and competition support.
- Tournament and event support.
- Junior, school, and inclusion programme support.
- Club development and local activity support.
- Media, photography, social, admin, and committee support.
Safe and Suitable Volunteering
Volunteer roles should be clear, appropriate, and matched to the activity. Roles involving children, young people, or vulnerable people may involve safeguarding steps, Garda vetting, supervision, or training.
- Role descriptions before appointment.
- Safeguarding and child protection routes where relevant.
- Clear supervision and contact point.
- Training or induction where needed.
How to Get Involved
People interested in volunteering can contact PFI with their location, areas of interest, relevant experience, and the kind of support they would like to offer.
- Name, location, and areas of interest.
- Relevant experience or skills.
- Preferred type of support.
- Availability for events or committee work.