Volunteer

We’re recruiting enthusiastic parent helpers to support our junior section, and we’d love for you to get involved. Come down on a Sunday morning to see why others are joining the fun and making a difference in our sessions!

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for parents who can bring a positive and engaging presence to our junior hockey sessions. No prior hockey experience is required—just your enthusiasm and a willingness to help!

Here’s what we’re hoping you can bring:

• A warm and friendly attitude that makes kids feel welcome.
• Great conversation skills to connect with young players and learn what they enjoy about hockey.
• A knack for remembering names and faces to make everyone feel included.
• Creativity and energy to turn warm-ups and drills into fun adventures.
• Positivity, even on rainy days, to keep spirits high.
• Organisational skills to help set up equipment or take the register.
• An encouraging attitude, celebrating effort and progress with enthusiasm.
• A belief in inclusivity, where having fun is more important than winning.
• Commitment to safety and policies, including a willingness to complete a DBS check.

You can help as much or as little as you’d like—every bit makes a difference!

We’re here to support you every step of the way:

• Guidance from experienced coaches to help you gain confidence.
• An induction to the club where you can decide how much involvement works for you.
• Access to training opportunities, if you’d like to develop your skills further.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! For an informal chat or to express interest, please contact any of Our Team Managers/captains. Let’s work together to make hockey an amazing experience for all our young players.

Thank you for considering joining our team!

Ealing HC has been running a young leader programme since its inception and it is pleasing to see those original Young Leaders return from University to take up a formal role at the Club!

In September 2024, we proudly remodelled our programme, partnering with the Young Ealing Foundation and the Jack Petchey Foundation's Achievement Award Scheme. The Ealing Hockey Club Young Leaders Programme is an exciting opportunity for young people to develop leadership skills, gain valuable experience, and make a real impact in their community. Open to hockey enthusiasts aged 14 to 25, the program offers mentorship in coaching, officiating, running festivals and events, and club leadership.

For example, our first young leader returned to Ealing HC after graduating from university and retiring from the USA team and is a crucial member of the coaching set-up.

By joining, you'll:

• Boost Confidence: Learn to lead on and off the pitch.
• Gain Qualifications: Receive certifications (not just in Leadership but also Coaching and Umpiring) that look great on your CV or university applications.
• Inspire Others: Play a role in growing hockey at schools, clubs, and local events.
• Make Friends: Connect with other passionate young leaders from across the country.
• Have Fun: Enjoy hands-on opportunities while contributing to the sport you love.

Whether you dream of a future in sports or want to give back to the hockey community, this program is your chance to shine!

At Ealing Hockey Club, we actively encourage our members to get involved as officials. Every year, we host a Level 1 Umpires' Course for 10 to 20 players, helping them gain their umpiring qualifications. By doing so, we ensure a strong base of qualified umpires within our club. Notably, one of our junior umpires has even gone on to officiate at a higher level!

To start your journey, simply reach out to your captain, team manager, or any committee member who can guide you through the process and provide the necessary information.

For more details on umpiring, visit the England Hockey website by clicking the button below.