Why YOUTH Volunteer?

  • Help support those people you know who are competing. 
  • Boost your resume through community service via volunteering (can help with job, university, and college applications) 
  • See other athletes in action with the best view in the house. 
  • Feels good to assist others.
  • Can be a pathway to becoming an official at any level from Centre to Olympics 
  • Experience some of the technology that is being used such as Photo Finish Cameras, EDMs (Electronic Distance Measurer) and results software. 
  • Flexibility to pick time and events you are interested in.


If you are interested and would like more information click here.

 

How to get started Volunteering?

Pair up with a friend to help your fellow athletes and siblings at NSW Athletics major State events 

All help is welcomed regardless of how many years that you’ve been involved with Athletics. You don’t need to be an elite athlete to help run a field event or assist with the track.

NSW Athletics has various ways in which you can begin volunteering based on your skillset, availability and desires. 

Centre Volunteering (any age, connect with your local centre)

Officiating (Ages 16+)

Youth Volunteering Events (Ages 14+, see below)

 

Current Opportunties

Date Event Location More Information
Sat & Sun 16th-17th August 2025 NSW Primary Schools Carnival Narellan Coming Soon
     Sunday 14th September 2025              NSW Sydney Half Marathon           Sydney Olympic Park       Coming Soon