Postcode Cricket & Community Engagement Volunteer
Position: Postcode Cricket & Community Engagement Volunteer
Supports: – Postcode Cricket & Community Engagement
We are Trent Bridge, a cricket ground of global repute first established in 1838. We’re proud of our illustrious history but mindful too that our future prosperity is reliant on continual investment in our facilities, our professional team and our lauded community programmes.
Our volunteers play a vital role in making cricket welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. From supporting beginner-friendly sessions and community events to celebrating heritage and creating safe spaces for women and young people, volunteers help build confidence, connection, and opportunity through cricket.
No prior cricket experience is required just enthusiasm, reliability, and a passion for community engagement. Volunteers will support session delivery, welcome participants, assist with events, and help strengthen links between cricket and local communities.
By volunteering, you’ll help break down barriers to participation, celebrate cultural diversity, and inspire a lasting love of the game
Role Purpose:
To act as a visible, friendly presence at local postcode cricket sessions and community events, helping connect residents to cricket opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with informal cricket tasters and local sessions
Support engagement at community events, stalls, and outreach activities
Share information about local cricket opportunities and pathways
Build relationships with families, faith spaces, and community groups
Skills & Experience (Desirable):
Confident communicator and people-person
Comfortable engaging diverse age groups and backgrounds
Local knowledge of neighbourhoods or community networks
Enthusiasm for grassroots sport and outreach
Volunteer Impact:
Strengthens neighbourhood connections and increases awareness-to-participation conversion in local communities
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be friendly, approachable, and committed to working with their community and local community groups to inspire, support, and help organise fun, inclusive events and activities that engage people and bring communities together through cricket.
They will be comfortable welcoming participants from diverse backgrounds, encouraging confidence and participation, and supporting safe, positive environments for women, young people, and underrepresented groups. No formal cricket experience is required, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
HOW TO APPLY
For a full job description, including the person specification please visit https://www.trentbridge.co.uk/jobs/index.html
If you would like to join us at Trent Bridge, please apply through our recruitment link
If you have any questions please email the HR Department at: recruitment@trentbridge.co.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers
We are an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process
No agencies please