Volunteer Recognition and Recruitment

Become a Volunteer and Support your Local Community Rugby Club

If you would like to get involved in volunteering at Maidenhead Rugby Club there are a number of ways to make it happen.

Already a member or parent of a player? Simply get in touch with your Age Group manager or Kate Swinn (MRFC Volunteer Co-coordinator – [email protected]) to see how you can help out.

If you are new to rugby and are looking to get involved, contact Kate directly.

Everyone from the coaches, referees, team managers, committee etc are volunteers, so whether you’d like to help the club out occasionally, specifically support your child’s rugby or put your professional skills to good use, we would love to hear from you.

Without the time, energy and commitment of volunteers, rugby at Maidenhead and all clubs simply would not happen.

Do you have some spare time to volunteer for your local community rugby club?

Volunteer Vacancies

MRFC School Liaison Officer

ROLL FILLED

MRFC 1st Team Manager

Responsible for the smooth running of all off field activities supporting the 1st team

MRFC 3rd Team Coach/Manager

Supported by the Senior Coaching Team, to be responsible for training the team in preparation for matches.

Youth Referee Course Coordinator

Identifying and supporting volunteers to take the Introduction to Refereeing course

Maidenhead RFC Webmaster

Support and liaise with club members who are responsible for updating Maidenhead RFC website. 

Volunteer Roles

400 Club manager

Membership Secretary

Each month, we say a little thank you for the outstanding services that our volunteers contribute to the club. Thank you all so much from all at Maidenhead RFC

Maidenhead RFC Volunteer Recognition

2023/2024
Month

Winner

Why

September

Catherine HE and Heather Page

Catherine HE and Heather Page
Catherine has done a sterling job as AGM over many seasons, including all our visits to Brean and latest tour to Wales in April. She is always supportive of events happening around the clubs including the ladies participation at the sporting lunch in June where she organised a couple of tables, which was brilliant!!

Heather came in as fixture secretary last season, is super helpful and responsive to any requests. She was already on the case for this season in March and has a great fixture list scheduled for this season!!

October

Claire Kinchen & Deb Dannatt

Claire Kinchen –  Claire went from being a keen parent last year to throwing herself right into the coaching team of the U14s girls with gusto. She led the pre-season fitness sessions for all girls age groups and has become an integral part of the coaching for the U14s. She attends every coaching learning session that the club holds in an effort to ‘level up’ her skills. She is an inspiration to any parent stood on the sidelines thinking ‘Mmm I could do that.’  

Claire Kinchen is u14 girls new parent coach. She’s doing an amazing job of improving the girl’s fitness, supporting the other coaches and a brill role model for the girls. She also ran fitness sessions for the girls to get together over the summer.

Deb – Her research, support and hard work made a huge difference to make the Halloween Fundraiser happen and be as successful as possible.

Deb Dannatt, for becoming the de facto social secretary for the girls rugby teams and becoming so heavily involved with the organisation of the recent Halloween party. She brings the sort of fun and organisation skills that a club like ours thrives on. She definitely deserves recognition for this.

November

James Dixon, a Volunteer Coach for our U7s (nominated by Lauren) and Chris Boddy, our Head coach for the U11s (nominated by Vicky).

James has consistently demonstrated dedication in his role, and unwavering commitment to the U7’s.  He’s incredibly helpful and is the first to volunteer his time and expertise. Whether it’s organising session plans, or helping with admin tasks he consistently goves above and beyond. 

Chris Boddy continues to be a dedicated head coach that takes time out of his busy schedule for rugby and for being incredibly supportive with any issues that have arisen.

December

Phil Davies by Vicky Peacock, U11s and Richard Wendland, U16s Forwards Coach by Tom Brand

Why Phil?

Phil Davies for jumping in head first into our coaching team and running a hugely successful and enjoyable Tuesday night session. Plus for supporting and sharing his knowledge and experiences from his time with the older age groups.

Why Richard?

Richard’s level of support and commitment to the u16s squad and particularly the forwards is unwavering. He has taken our forwards to new heights over the last 2 seasons, implementing structure that has produced some brilliant/dominant play and awesome tries. Richard cares deeply for both the club and the players alike. He deserves this award twice over. THANK YOU.

January

Simon Otto u7s/u9s and Simon Clutterbuck u10s

Both Simon’s gave up their precious time on a Saturday a few weeks ago to organise/reorganise the Minis container (yet again).  No support from anyone else – literally it was the Simons show – of which we are all very very grateful!!  Its now in a great shape for all age groups and the racking/cages that are going to be sorted out very soon – please see the picture attached!

February

Dan Selby – Club Spons Mgr
Dave Hodges – U16s coach

Dave Hodges. U16s coach. Spends endless time with the backs. Always staying after and offering 121 tuition, especially with the scrum halves. Early to every game, getting the changing room set with shirts and treating each fixture like a premiership match.
Dan Selby, Club sponsorship manager. He has been doing a great job with all our current sponsors and is about to bring in a major partner which will be revealed very soon

March

George Blackwell

Karl Roberts

Nom 1: George Blackwell

Why?
George will be leaving u12girls at the end of this season to look after u14 girls. He has orchestrated a whole new u12 girls squad and management team for 24/25 season, including the onboarding of several u10 girls and parent coaches, and new players from other clubs to create a newly formed squad of u16 girls next season on u12!!!

Nom 2: Karl Roberts

Why? See attached pic of Karl in the rain helping build the new outside bar.

April

Janine Norton
Sarah Renton
Claire Bendle
Katie Wood

These lovely ladies are the U15s 1st Aiders that Catherine wanted formally recognised by the club.