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Walking Football is designed for individuals aged 50+ who want to continue playing football but are limited by mobility or other factors. This sport uses different rules and emphasises health, wellness, and inclusivity.

As a Walking Football volunteer and referee, you’ll support the weekly Walking Football sessions by providing guidance, organisation, and refereeing. You’ll play a key role in fostering a welcoming and active environment for all participants.

Main Duties:

  • Support attendees by refereeing sessions
  • Assist with the organisation of the group, including maintaining registers
  • Promote the health and wellness benefits of walking football
  • Act as a point of contact at sessions
  • Organise and manage equipment for sessions
  • Ensure proper completion of health/photo consent and new starter forms
  • Ensure health and safety protocols are followed
  • Raise any wellbeing concerns or other issues with staff members

Training & supervision:

  • Full training and support will be provided, including an induction and health and safety training
  • A DBS check will be provided
  • Ongoing support from the team, including regular check-ins

Personal Qualities and Experience:

  • Friendly and approachable demeanour
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Good organisational skills
  • Comfortable leading group activities and engaging with participants
  • Passionate about Age UK HEY’s mission

For further information about this role:

volunteer@ageukhull.org.uk

01482 324644

Age UK Hull & East Riding

Axida House

350 Preston Road

Hull, HU9 5HH