As the club continues to go from strength to strength, with more teams playing under the Worsbrough Bridge banner, so we need some more people to help us out, here’s a list of some of the benefits of volunteering for a local community cause …

1. Personal Development: Volunteering provides an opportunity for individuals to acquire new skills or develop existing ones. These skills can range from project management and budgeting to practical skills related to the specific project, like gardening, painting, or construction. It also allows you to explore new interests and hobbies.
2. Social Connections: Volunteering creates a platform for meeting new people, making friends, and expanding professional networks. This social interaction can help to reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation and can lead to increased levels of happiness and wellbeing.
3. Enhancing CV: Volunteering experience is often highly valued by employers as it demonstrates initiative, commitment, and a willingness to help others. It can also provide real-world examples of skills and competencies that employers are looking for, which can help to make you stand out from other candidates.
4. Boosting Mental and Physical Health: Many studies have shown that volunteering has a positive impact on mental and physical health. It can reduce stress levels, provide a sense of purpose, and increase self-esteem and satisfaction. Physically, the active nature of many community projects can contribute to staying fit and healthy.
5. Community Development: By volunteering for local projects, individuals directly contribute to the improvement of their community, helping to create a better environment for everyone. This can be particularly rewarding, giving a sense of belonging and accomplishment.
6. Understanding and Empathy: Volunteering can bring you into contact with people of different backgrounds and experiences, helping to increase understanding and empathy. It can broaden your perspective and help you to appreciate the diversity and complexity of your community.
7. Creating Change: Many community projects are focused on addressing specific social, environmental, or cultural issues. By volunteering, you can become part of the solution and make a real difference to these issues.
8. Building a Culture of Civic Responsibility: Volunteering fosters a sense of civic responsibility and promotes active citizenship. It encourages people to get involved in their communities, participate in democratic processes, and take responsibility for their local environment.

In the UK specifically, there is a long history and culture of volunteering, with many local and national organisations offering opportunities to get involved. The social value of volunteering is also recognised by government and policy makers, making it an important part of the social fabric of the country.

If you want to help us look after the stadium, join us on match days to help out in the cafe, the ticket office, selling ptogrammes any many other things get in touch with the Chairman, or drop us a message on Twitter.