Linslade Galaxy FC is a volunteer run football club with a great team spirit. We are proud of the positive impact we make on young children’s lives in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Our current Club Welfare Officer, Adam Peters, is stepping down at the end of this season. Therefore, Linslade Galaxy FC is seeking a new Club Welfare Officer for next season. This provides a great opportunity to get more involved in this fantastic Club.

We also welcome interest from a pair or a small group of people who would be interested in taking on the role together. That way you can share the responsibilities, learn together and support each other!

What does a Welfare Officer do?
Welfare Officers have two key roles:
• Be informed and aware of the league or club’s responsibilities when running football activities for children and young people. For example:
- ensuring these responsibilities are well understood by others
- developing best practice processes.
• Helping club personnel understand their ‘duty of care’ towards children and young people. For example:
- ensuring all relevant people complete the FA’s ‘Safeguarding Children’ training programme
- managing the roll out of FA CRB checks.

Are you someone who:
- Is over the age of 18
- Always put’s children’s welfare first
- Is a good communicator
- Has a common-sense approach
- Loves working with young people and is willing to learn
- Doesn’t fancy coaching, but want to support your child’s club

Remember - no football Club can exist without a Welfare Officer. It is FA policy that, to be able to affiliate every club which runs an under-18 team that club must have a Club Welfare Officer. If no one steps forward, then every team across every age group will need to stop playing and training.

The benefits of becoming Club Welfare Officer:
- Make new friendships
- Gain transferable skills
- Valued team member
- Increased confidence
- Use existing skills to benefit the local community

For more information on what it means to be a Welfare Officer, please check out Thinking of becoming a Welfare Officer

You may be feeling a little daunted at the prospect of stepping forward – but remember you won’t be alone. This is a family Club, and the committee works together to take the Club forward. The FA also provides a wide range of support from information packs, Welfare Officer events and online guides.

If you believe you can make a difference to the running of the Club and the safety and enjoyment of all our players, then this is your opportunity.

Don’t delay – to express an interest or for more information, please contact Steve Shotton (Club Chair) on 07960 123112, or write to Philip Stanley (Club Secretary) at secretary@linsladegalaxyfc.co.uk