Coaching & assisting
Help players enjoy training, build confidence and develop their football. Speak to us about supporting an existing coach or taking the next step into coaching.
Training and matchday involvement
Volunteer with Bolton Town
Help make
football happen.
Our players have a place to play because people give their time. From supporting a coach to helping at an event, there are different ways to be part of Bolton Town.
Ask about volunteering
Give your time
Find your way to help.
You don’t have to be a coach to contribute. Tell us what you enjoy, the skills you can offer and the time you have available.
Team organisation
Help with the practical side of a team, such as messages, availability and organising matchday arrangements.
Regular help around a teamEvents & club support
Tell us if you can help with events, fundraising, photography, communications or other practical skills.
Occasional or ongoing helpThe club will discuss current opportunities and agree the role and commitment with you.
Start with a conversation
We’ll help you
take the next step.
Bolton Town supports suitable volunteers with coaching qualifications and helps them develop confidently within the club.
You do not need previous coaching experience to make an enquiry. Speak to us before booking a paid course so we can discuss the right route and the support available.
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Tell us about yourself
Explain how you would like to help and when you are available.
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Agree a suitable role
We’ll discuss opportunities, responsibilities and any training or checks required for the role.
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Get ready to help
Agree the next steps with the club before starting. The free learning below can help you build your knowledge.
England Football Learning
Free FA learning.
Useful online learning for volunteers, parents and carers. Start with the course that fits your interest. You do not need to complete every course before contacting the club.
EE PlaymakerFree · Online · Age 14+ · Around 5 hours↗Safeguarding Awareness for Parents and CarersFree · Online↗Concussion GuidelinesFree · Online · Around 1 hour 30 minutes↗Read the grassroots concussion guidanceOfficial guidance · No course sign-in needed↗Sudden Cardiac ArrestFree · Around 50 minutes · Desktop or laptop↗Medical Emergency Action PlanFree · Around 15 minutes · Desktop or laptop↗Guide to the Laws of the GameFree · Online↗
Learning is a starting point.
EE Playmaker prepares you to help a named coach; it does not qualify you to lead football sessions independently. Awareness modules do not replace the qualifications or checks required for a particular role. The club will help you understand the next steps.
You will need an FA account to access the learning. Check the official course page for current requirements and access details.
Before you enquire
A few common questions.
Can I help without coaching?
Yes. Tell us about your skills and availability. We can discuss practical, organisational and event support alongside coaching opportunities.
How much time would I need to give?
It depends on the role. Explain what you can offer and agree a realistic commitment with the club. Coaching and regular team support will involve a different commitment from helping at an occasional event.
Do I need qualifications before I enquire?
No. Start with a conversation. The club will explain any qualifications, training and checks required for the role you agree.
Can parents use the free courses too?
Yes. You do not need to volunteer to use the learning links. The safeguarding awareness course is designed for parents and carers.
Join the people behind the club
Tell us how you’d like to help.
Include your name, the sort of role you are interested in and your availability. We can take it from there.
Email your volunteering enquiry