This is football but not as you know it – results, stats and performances be damned. It’s not traditional; it’s where playfulness and friendships come together.

It’s a safe space where disabled children can believe and belong. It steps outside the usual parameters with a bespoke, flexible way of playing. Because this is football that breaks all the old rules and replaces them with a new one: just be you.

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What is the Comets Disability Football Programme? 
Comets is a recreational, pan-disability football offer for disabled children aged 5-11.  The programme is focused on helping disabled children have fun, whilst building confidence, independence and social
relationships. Comets provides an environment in which participants can feel safe and belong.

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All sessions are delivered by FA qualified coaches, who have received specific programme training and guidance to provide a safe place for disabled children to try football for the first time and develop key skills.

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Woking Wolves offers 6 sessions free for those who sign up. You can register for your place, starting on Saturday 3rd October, by clicking the link below (you will need to register with the FA first):

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https://book.englandfootball.com/Book/de93ec30-1ecb-481c-9d4f-e962d625922f?campaign=Comets

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Volunteer on-boarding process

 

Introduction

At Woking Wolves, we welcome the support of volunteer staff to assist with the running of the club. Assistance is valued in many areas of the operation and people with a range of skills and enthusiasm are always welcome. We are very appreciative of any offer of help and support, but we do need to structure this in a systemic way.

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Disability football is by its nature considered a risk – disabled people are 3 times more likely to encounter a safeguarding issue. So, as you would expect, we are careful in our recruitment process – so that we are able to meet our ‘Duty of Care for all our players.

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Process

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1. Before you start

You will have an informal chat with members of the staff team to discuss what you would like to do and how best to use the skills and abilities you bring to the club.

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Potential volunteers are required to fill in an application form giving personal details (A copy of your CV would be useful if available)

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A Surrey FA Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check will need to be submitted, and you will need to present some key documents as part of that check (Passport / Driving licence).

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It would be useful to read the key operational policy documents on the Wolves web site (HERE) including GDPR and the non-disclosure of information.

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2. Once you start

You will be allocated a link team member (Buddy) who you will work alongside for the first few weeks.

You will need to be identified when working so will be required to wear a volunteer hi vis vest when at the club (or uniform can be purchased from the club shop).

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3. We recommend

You do not need formal football qualifications to be able to offer support at the club. However, if you are looking to support the players on the pitch, then the FA offer several ‘free’ online short courses that will add to your knowledge.

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• EE Playmaker

• Disability football introduction

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Further information

Please check our web site for updated information and news or speak to any committee member.

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