Are you enthusiastic about cricket? Do you want to get involved in coaching or officiating? If so, the Berkshire Cricket Young Volunteers powered by The Young Cricket Collective 2026 programme may be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Course
The course consists of three modules (as shown below) which will all be covered on the same day! These modules are aimed at providing young volunteers aged 14-18 with the following benefits:
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Developing leadership, teamwork, communication and organisation.
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Support Duke of Edinburgh volunteering hours
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Enhances CV’s, applications and future opportunities
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A first step to becoming a qualified coach, umpire or scorer
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Offers a fun, social, inclusive environment
Young People will also receive:
The three modules are the following:
Activator
This module focuses on making you think about what makes a good coach or activator with a great opportunity to bring your own ideas and perspectives. Participants will be given the opportunity to demonstrate practical activity through the STEP framework, giving vital experience for delivering at cricket clubs.
Young Officials
A very practical module which will focus on the importance of umpiring in cricket. This workshop is a fantastic introduction to becoming an official, with an emphasis on making decisions with confidence and ensuring young people are able to build a rapport with players and captains. A real focus on the three key areas of umpiring: Signals, Dismissals and Position will also be included.
Club Leader
This creative module is newly introduced for 2026 and will enable young leaders to consider what makes a good club volunteer, with a real focus on understanding how to create the best cricket club. A match scenario will take place allowing participants to take on the different roles involved (players, coaches, umpires, scorers, social media etc) underlining the importance of volunteers!
