Become a Volunteer

Your Time Makes the Difference

New Volunteers

Your Time Makes the Difference Every successful season at Esker Celtic starts with a parent who stepped forward to help. Whether you’re coaching, helping at events, or supporting behind the scenes, our volunteers make the club thrive. Thank you to every volunteer who helps bring football to life at Esker Celtic.

Want to Get Involved?

Volunteering is a great way to:

Support your child
Meet other parents
Strengthen the Esker Celtic community

You don’t need football experience — we have roles for all skillsets and time commitments. You can:

Help at one-off events
Take on short projects
Volunteer in a regular role

There’s no pressure — any time you can give is valued and appreciated. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Current Volunteering Opportunities

Parent Coaches & Helpers

Support our Academy and Foundation Stage Teams (U6 to U9s). No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved.

Academy Youth Coaches (Ages 16+)

A chance for older teens to build leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while coaching our youngest superstars. Great for CVs. Just fill in the form at the link below and a club member will be in touch. Once a role is confirmed volunteers will need to register formally with the Club and carry out a number of safeguarding steps. Sign-Up / Expression of Interest Form – link to page with questions below Volunteer Expression of Interest https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezKWS68liO99O-u5d7QCi8-nd-V2zG7tOQYjxbhYLOfitSEg/viewform?usp=dialog Volunteer Requirements Before starting any role, volunteers must complete:

Esker Celtic FC Volunteer Registration Form – Submit here
Garda Vetting – Full instructions below
Safeguarding 1 – Online training via the FAI’s MyComet system

All roles are subject to final ratification by two Committee members once the Volunteer Registration Form is submitted. Garda Vetting FAI Garda Vetting – https://www.fai.ie/safeguarding/fai-garda-vetting/ Step 1 – NVB1 Form Signed & Scanned

Download and complete the NVB1 form (CLICK HERE)
Fill it in by hand
Present it (with passport & proof of address) to the Club Children’s Officer or a Safeguarding Officer for validation – safeguarding@eskerceltic.ie to arrange
The club will retain the hard copy and send you a scanned copy for MyComet submission

Step 2 – Application on MyComet

Create an account or log in at www.faiconnect.ie
Find a “Garda Vetting” course/seminar and click “Start”
Upload your ID and the NVB1 form, then submit
Status will read “Submitted”

Step 3 – National Vetting Bureau Stage

You’ll get an email from the NVB inviting you to complete the next stage (expires after 30 days)
Follow the link, complete the details, and note your tracking number
Once cleared, your MyComet status will change to “Passed” and a licence will be saved in your profile

Step 4 – Upload to Esker Celtic

Upload your Garda Vetting Certificate to the Volunteer Register at

volunteer.eskerceltic.ie

Safeguarding 1 Step 1 – Log in to MyComet and find the SG1 Safeguarding course.

Register and complete the online session.
On completion, your cert is automatically uploaded to your MyComet profile.

Step 2 – Upload to Esker Celtic.

Upload your Certificate to the Volunteer Register at

volunteer.eskerceltic.ie

Final Note Esker Celtic is built on community spirit, and there’s a place for everyone to get involved. If you’re not sure where you might fit, that’s fine — fill in the form and we’ll have a chat about the best way you can help. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm really do make the difference.