Volunteering

Volunteering

Club committee

Meetings once every 4-6 weeks during the football season

Secretary
Jane Phipps

Chair
Sasha Pyatt

Treasurer
Julia Madigan

Fundraising Officer
Lucy Townsend

Fixtures Secretary
Charlie Rowland

Vice Chair
Clara Larribeau-Wade

Head Coach
Zac Shinebourne

Membership / Registrations Secretary
Amy Somers and James Stevens

Click on the links above for job descriptions


Volunteers – we need you!

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Lewes FC Juniors thrives on the dedication of volunteers, and you can be part of it!

Our club is entirely volunteer-run, from coaching on the pitch to organising fixtures, handling finances, and ensuring safeguarding standards. Without volunteers, there is no Lewes FC Juniors.

Whether you have football experience, or are simply passionate about supporting young people, there’s a role for you.

No experience? No problem! Volunteering is flexible, rewarding, and a great way to connect with your community.

Every volunteer role comes with full support, training, and guidance.

Key volunteer roles

Here are some of the essential roles that keep our club running and that we need support with in the 2026-27 season.

For more information, email Lewes FC Juniors Club Secretary here.

Club leadership and administration

  1. Chair We are actively seeking to fill this role - see below for full details / Vice-Chair

    • Leadership and oversight: chairs meetings, represents the club externally, and oversees strategic decisions.

    • Time commitment: Many hours weekly.

  2. Secretary We are actively seeking to fill this role - see below for full details.

    • Compliance and admin: liaises with leagues, manages affiliations, and organises club meetings.

    • Time commitment: regular weekly commitment, with peak times pre-season.

  3. Membership and Registrations Secretary

    • Player registration: oversees memberships, payments, and database management.

    • Time commitment: peaks from May to August; manageable weekly thereafter.

  4. Treasurer

    • Finance: tracks payments, budgets, and financial reports.

    • Time commitment: ongoing, with peaks around AGMs and budget planning.

  5. Welfare and Safeguarding Officer

    • Player wellbeing: ensures safeguarding compliance and manages DBS checks.

    • Time commitment: ongoing, with light duties unless an issue arises.

Football operations and logistics

  1. Fixtures Secretary We are actively seeking to fill this role - see below for full details.

    • Match-day coordination: ensures teams have accurate fixture schedules and manages match arrangements.

    • Time commitment: requires evening and weekend availability.

  2. Kit Manager

    • Equipment and kit distribution: orders, distributes, and maintains kits and equipment.

    • Time commitment: medium, with peaks during kit orders.

  3. Fundraising Officer

    • Securing funds: manages sponsorships, fundraising, and grant applications.

    • Time commitment: project-based, peaks during fundraising drives.

  4. Tournament Director

    • Event management: organises tournaments and oversees club participation.

    • Time commitment: peaks before and during tournament season.

Coaching and team support

  1. Coach

  • On-pitch development: plans sessions, develops players, and manages matches.

  • Time commitment: 3-4 hours per week minimum.

  1. Team Manager/Team Secretary

  • Team support: coordinates parent communications and match admin.

  • Time commitment: weekly, including match and training support.

Needed for the 2026-27 season

Our Chair, Fixtures Secretary and Club Secretary are stepping down after immense input and leadership.

Their work, alongside our wider volunteer team, has helped us get here. Now, we are looking for people to build on that progress and help shape what comes next.

Club Chair

Job description

Help guide the club's future, bring the committee together and support the people that make it happen.

Fixtures Secretary

Job description

Help keep matchdays running smoothly by coordinating fixtures and liaising with teams and leagues.

Club Secretary

Job description - to follow

Help keep the club organised, managing key administration and communications with the committee, league and FA.

Could you help? Could someone you know?

If you're organised, a good communicator and care about the provision of grassroots football to young people of all ages, we'd love to hear from you. Shared roles are welcome.

Interested? Let's have a chat! Email the Club Secretary here or call/text: 07932 012274

We need more women in football!

At Lewes FC Juniors, we are committed to making football an inclusive space for everyone, and that means actively recruiting more women into coaching and leadership roles.

You don’t need experience.

If you’ve never stepped over the side-lines before but want to be involved, we’ll support you every step of the way.

We will provide:


✅FA coaching qualifications (funded by the club)
✅Mentorship from experienced coaches
✅Welcoming and inclusive environment.

We need women coaches, team managers, and club volunteers to help us grow the game for girls and boys.

👉 Join us and help shape the future of football in Lewes. Email us today!

Volunteer support and training

We want your volunteering experience to be fantastic and are here to help you succeed.

From induction to ongoing mentorship, our support includes:

  • induction and onboarding: clear guidance on your role and key contacts.

  • training courses: access to FA qualifications in safeguarding, first aid, and coaching.

  • ongoing support: advice from experienced club members and informal chats to tackle challenges.

We believe in fostering harmonious relationships within teams and supporting volunteers to navigate challenges with confidence.

Whether it’s resolving conflicts or celebrating successes, we’re committed to making volunteering rewarding and enjoyable.

What’s in it for you?

Volunteering is more than giving your time: it’s about being part of something bigger:

✅Develop skills: leadership, coaching, and event management experience.
✅Be part of a community: connect with like-minded people who share your passion.
✅Make a difference: impact young players’ lives and help build a stronger, more inclusive club.

Ready to volunteer?

If you’d like to get involved, email and let us know which role interests you.

Together, we’ll continue to build a club where football is for everyone, and everyone plays a part.


Honorary Members

Jean Reid

Stan Brown