The club you love
runs on people
like you
200+ players. 14 teams. Thousands of Sunday mornings.
All of it made possible by volunteers who decided to step forward.
The honest version
We're not going to oversell it. Here's what volunteering at Wakehurst is actually like.
No rugby knowledge required.
Some of our best committee members have never played. What you bring is what the club needs — cooking, spreadsheets, Instagram, driving a van. All of it counts.
The time commitment is real, but it's manageable.
We'll be honest with you: committee roles take real time, especially at peak season. But they're also contained — specific tasks, specific seasons. And you won't be doing it alone.
You'll get more back than you give.
Every volunteer says the same thing after their first season: the friendships are worth more than the hours. You become part of the fabric of the club in a way that watching from the sideline never gives you.
This club needs you.
We're a club of 200+ players run by a handful of dedicated volunteers. We punch above our weight. But we need more people willing to step forward. Not experts — just willing.
"This ground was built by volunteers.
140,000 cubic yards of fill.
Not a dollar of council money.
Just people who decided this was their club."
Wakehurst Rugby Park, opened 1983. Built entirely by the community.
Where we need you
Committee positions, match-day roles, and casual volunteering. Something for every level of commitment.
VP Minis
3–4 hrs/week + Sunday morningsThe face that new families see first. You run the Minis competition — liaising with Warringah, coordinating coaches, welcoming families on Sunday mornings. The most visible role in the club.
VP Juniors
3–4 hrs/week + Friday nightsYou own the Juniors program — U10 to U16 across SJRU competition. Working with coaches, grading, Friday night games and Sunday mornings. Biggest program in the club.
Club Registrar
2–3 hrs/week (heavier Feb–April)You own Rugby Xplorer registrations, WWC checks, and compliance. If a player can't take the field because of a paperwork issue, it lands here. High-stakes but contained.
Club Treasurer
2–3 hrs/weekYou manage club finances — monthly reporting, grant applications, fee reconciliation. Works closely with the president. No rugby knowledge required. Spreadsheet comfort is enough.
Social Media
1–2 hrs/weekInstagram, Facebook. Match photos, team updates, community stories. You don't need to be a professional photographer — a phone and an eye are enough. The club has a story to tell; this role tells it.
Ground Marshal
Match days only — 2–3 hoursYou're the safety lead on game day. Visible, approachable, accountable. Home games on Sundays (Minis/Juniors) and Saturdays (Seniors). The single most important match-day compliance role.
Canteen Volunteer
No fixed commitment — come when you canSunday mornings, selling coffee, sausage sandwiches, and keeping the ground buzzing. No skills required. No commitment beyond the sessions you choose. The canteen is where the community happens.
We need help with these right now
These are specific, concrete roles with a real gap to fill. No experience necessary — just willingness.
Seniors Team Secretary
Administrative support for the Seniors teams — managing paperwork, SJRU submissions, and game day match reports. Works closely with the Seniors VP.
Ground Crew — Mowing
Help keep Wakehurst Rugby Park looking great. Ride-on mower available. Training provided. Roster shared with 3–4 others so commitment is light.
Ground Crew — Strimming & Edges
Line trimming around fences, goal posts, and the clubhouse. Works alongside the mowing crew. Equipment supplied.
Canteen Volunteer
Help run the canteen on home game days. Training provided. Rostered system — you choose which Saturdays work for you. Great way to meet the club community.
Social Media Helper
Assist Amy with game day photos, Instagram stories, and Facebook posts. Have a smartphone and love sharing good moments? Perfect.
This club needs its next generation of leaders
The people running this club today won't be here forever. That's not a complaint — it's the natural cycle of community sport. The goal is to hand over a club that's stronger, better resourced, and more organised than the one we inherited.
We found a club that was technically insolvent. Today it has a digital platform, a compliance system, a functioning committee, and a plan. The next people who step forward inherit all of that — and the chance to take it further.
If you've ever watched from the sideline and thought "I could do that" — you're probably right. And we need you.
Express your interest
No commitment required at this stage. Tell us who you are and what you'd like to do — we'll have a conversation.
Or just approach any committee member at the ground on a Sunday morning. They'll know who to connect you with.