Moorabbin Kangaroos Football Club
Game Day Volunteers
Our club runs on volunteers. Every home game needs a handful of helpers to set up the ground, look after the umpires, support the teams, and keep the canteen humming. Pitch in for one shift a season and the load stays light for everyone.
Sign up for a shift — or chat to the Volunteer Coordinator at the ground.
Roles
| Role | Helpers needed | Arrive | Finish | What’s involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Manager | 1 per team | 60 min before bounce | Post-game | Player check-in, jumpers & runners, liaise with coach and umpires, complete the team sheet |
| Umpire Escort | 1–2 | 20 min before each game | End of each game | Walk the umpires to and from the rooms, look after their safety, deliver drinks at breaks |
| Ground Setup | 2–3 | 90 min before first game | — | Fit the goal post pads, hang sponsor banners on the fence, flag the boundary |
| Ground Pack-down | 2–3 | After last game | ~45 min after | Remove pads & banners, store the gear, clear rubbish |
| Canteen | 3–4 (in shifts) | 60 min before first game | 30 min after last | Cooking, serving, register, restocking |
| Canteen Close | 1 | Mid-day | Close | Cash reconciliation, clean-down, lock-up |
A Typical Home Game
Home games are at Widdop Crescent Oval — Reserves at 12 PM, Seniors at 2 PM. A full day looks like this:
| Time | Who’s on |
|---|---|
| 10:30 am | Ground Setup crew — pads, banners, boundary flags |
| 11:00 am | Canteen opens (morning shift) |
| 11:00 am | Reserves Team Manager arrives |
| 11:40 am | Umpire escort (Reserves) |
| 1:00 pm | Seniors Team Manager arrives; canteen afternoon shift starts |
| 1:40 pm | Umpire escort (Seniors) |
| ~4:30 pm | Pack-down crew + canteen close |
How We Keep It Fair
- One shift a season is all we ask — many hands make light work.
- Roles rotate so it’s never the same five people every week.
- Two-deep on key roles (Team Manager, canteen lead) so there’s always a backup.
- The Volunteer Coordinator owns the roster and sends a reminder mid-week.
Sign Up
Ready to help? Pick a game and a role:
- Email the club at [email protected] with the round and role you’d like.
- Message us on Facebook or Instagram.
- See the fixture on the Calendar to pick a home game.
Not sure where you’d fit? Just say so — we’ll find a spot. Every bit helps the Kangas.
Running the roster on the day? Print the blank sign-up sheet for the clubrooms noticeboard.