Become a tennis volunteer
Volunteering in sport is more than just giving back; it's a chance to connect with your community, make a real difference to people’s lives and help them discover their love for sports, such as tennis.
Over 25,000 people choose to volunteer in tennis across Britain at a local, county, regional and/or national level, with more and more people helping to grow our sport and open it up to communities across the country.
There are countless ways you can get involved too, whether you play tennis or not. From supporting your local courts to volunteering at one of our professional tournaments, there’s a role to suit you and your lifestyle.
Why become a tennis volunteer?
- Make a difference in your community
- Have your say and influence how your club or venue is run
- Develop new interpersonal skills
- Make new friends
- Benefit your mental wellbeing
Support free tennis sessions
Be a part of helping more people play and enjoy tennis for free at your local park courts.
Barclays Free Park Tennis is a new programme that gives more people the chance to play tennis – offering fun, social tennis sessions at a local park court near you.
Sessions are free for all ages and abilities, running for one hour every week and are led by our team of trained volunteers – also known as Barclays Free Park Tennis Activators.
Barclays Free Parkt Tennis Activators work together as a team to organise and run sessions for their community. We’ll provide you with training, equipment and kit for you to get started, just bring your enthusiasm and energy to the court.
Find out how to become a Barclays Free Park Tennis Activator
Volunteers are the lifeblood of grassroots tennis, and most venues rely on their support more people getting involved in tennis – no matter their age, ability or background.
Volunteering at a local venue not only helps to make a difference to people’s lives but gives you the chance to have a say in how the venue is run, creates an opportunity to learn new skills and can give you a platform to make new friendships for life.
Many volunteer roles don’t even require tennis playing experience. You can also volunteer in committee roles (such as chair, secretary, treasurer, welfare officer, competition organiser, groundsperson, IT/web volunteer) and ad-hoc/informal roles such as supporting competitions, events and open days – there’s plenty of ways to get involved.
If you’re already a member of a venue, speak to a committee member to see how you can help out. If you’re not a member, use our below tool to find your nearest venue and get in touch:
Throughout the year, there are also exciting opportunities to volunteer at major tennis events in Britain, such as the Rothesay Open Nottingham and the cinch Championships, as well as home Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup ties.
Whether you’re supporting in spectator services, ticketing, volunteer management, logistics or driving – it’s a fantastic way to feel part of our incredible events and get close to the action.
Opportunities to volunteer at these events are usually advertised on our website three to four months before the event. If you're interested in being a volunteer at any of our events, please head to our event vacancies page below:
You can also support competitions closer to home – from helping the next generation play in local tournaments to supporting seniors-level competitions.
County Associations and clubs are often looking for volunteers to support regional and local events and competitions throughout the year, including at county tournaments. Speak to your County Association to find out more.
If you’re 11-18 years-old you can also get involved in volunteering through LTA Youth Tennis Leaders.
This programme equips young people with essential leadership skills, it’s accredited by Sports Leaders UK, and is great to put on your CV in the future.
Over 4,000 young people complete the course each year, giving them the confidence and knowledge to start working or volunteering in tennis.
Roles they can get involved in include supporting the coaching programme, contributing to the committee and helping with competitions or promotions.
We provide resources for free and the courses can be delivered by any Level 3 tennis coach or secondary school PE teacher. Find out more about LTA Youth Tennis Leaders.
County tennis associations support clubs and leagues and organise competitions to grow local tennis, with similar structures also set up regionally. Most county tennis associations are run by volunteers and there are a range of committee and non-committee roles available, as well as opportunities to help at county competitions.
Counties have an open recruitment process and welcome diverse skills and experiences. Contact your local county association directly to find out how you can get involved:
Coaching is a rewarding activity that can inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to pick up a racket and discover a new sport for life. Tennis coaches are usually full or part-time employees but often rely on the support of volunteers to deliver their programme – speak to the coach(es) at your venue to see how you can get involved.
Want to become a qualified Tennis Coaching Assistant? Our LTA Level 1 coaching coure is great option if you’re passionate about starting a coaching journey and takes just three days plus a little work experience.