Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Uladh
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Uladh
Being part of the GAA is about being part of a strong tradition that prides volunteerism and our amateur ethos. Everyone involved in the GAA are there because they share in the passion for our games, love for our culture and desire to be part of Ireland’s largest sporting and cultural organisation.
Since July 2011 Ulster GAA has held the Investing in Volunteers Standard, which is a well-known quality standard for good practice in volunteer management. Through the Investing in Volunteers process Ulster GAA was able to benchmark the quality of our volunteer management and involvement, prove and improve the effectiveness of our work with volunteers and enhance our organisation’s reputation.
Sports Inspire Award Programme is administered jointly by Ulster GAA, the Irish Football Association and Ulster Rugby to recognise young volunteers in sport.
The Sports Inspire Award Programme has been developed to provide sports clubs with a tool to recruit, retain, support and recognise young volunteers aged between 14 and 25 years.
The programme allows young volunteers to receive a certificate, signed off by the three governing bodies, recognising their sustained contribution to volunteering after completing 50, 100 and 200 hours of volunteering.
For full information on the Sports Inspire Award log onto: https://ulster.gaa.ie/sportsinspire or email sharon.haughey.ulster@gaa.ie
Ulster GAA in association with Translink are recognising the valuable contribution young volunteers make to their GAA club, county and community. These prestigious award compromise of monthly awards for young people, aged 14-24 years, who have made an outstanding volunteering contribution to the GAA during any given month. An annual Translink Young GAA Volunteer of the Year will be selected by Ulster GAA President from the monthly winners.
Any club/county can nominate a young volunteer for an award by contacting ashelene.groogan.ulster@gaa.ie or phoning Ashelene on 028 37517 180.
Find out more information here – https://ulster.gaa.ie/youngvolunteeraward
The Joint Award Initiative encourages young participants (14 -24 years old) to develop a new skill, undertake physical activity, enjoy a volunteering experience, and undertake an exciting expedition with their peers. Ulster GAA is delighted to be a delivery partner of this highly prestigious initiative and works with clubs and young participants to ensure they can meet their commitments across all four sections.
People living in the six counties (Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone) work to achieve three levels of award – Bronze, Silver and Gold. All participants work towards these awards and on completion they can choose which of the three awards are most relevant to them (Gaisce – the President’s Award, Duke of Edinburgh or Duke of Edinburgh International Award). Participants from the three counties (Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal) have the same opportunity to achieve three levels of award Bronze, Silver and Gold as part of the Gaisce – the President’s Award.
Any club or volunteer interested in getting involved should contact ashelene.groogan.ulster@gaa.ie or phone on 028 37517 180.
Further information on this initiative can be found at: https://ulster.gaa.ie/community/thejointaward/
Ulster Council is made up of a body of volunteers who oversee the promotion of Gaelic Games and Irish culture and heritage across Ulster. Their role as Ulster GAA Volunteers is to develop Gaelic Games across all the codes – football, hurling, camogie, rounders and handball. Ulster GAA is managed by volunteers and supported by a dedicated staff team.
There are various volunteering roles within Ulster GAA including: Ulster GAA Officers, Council Delegates, Committee Chairpersons, Committee Vice Chairs, Committee Secretary, Committee Members
In addition to these formal governance roles, Ulster GAA recruits volunteers in the following positions:
• Stewards – High quality stewarding is key for all our competitions and UIster GAA recruits and trains stewards of all ages. For more information contact: stephen.mcgeehan.ulster@gaa.ie
• Gate Volunteers – Reliable and trustworthy Gate volunteers are a must for all our games and competitions. Ulster GAA has a pool of trained gate volunteers who assist with matches and events. For more information contact: brian.mallon.ulster@gaa.ie
• Championship Programme Sales Teams – Ulster GAA is responsible for recruiting Championship Programme Sales Teams for all our Championship fixtures. For more information contact: paul.mcgurk.ulster@gaa.ie
• Club Planner and Club Maith Facilitators – Ulster GAA recruits and trains a pool of facilitators to assist with club planning and the Club Maith process. This is a dedicated pool of volunteers who assist clubs to achieve their best in terms of governance and development. For more information contact: fiontann.odowd.ulster@gaa.ie
Useful Documents:
Ulster GAA Volunteer Handbook
