
Be part of our Team @ Hilton Harriers FC
Step by Step details on becoming a volunteer at HHFC and help our players Prepare, Protect and Prosper
Step 1: Everyone
Team Fee Pay: This serves as the communication hub for our club, connecting coaches, managers, volunteers, and players..
Join Team Fee Pay as a Coach / Manager / Volunteer
A QR Code will be sent to you from your coaching contact.
We will be requesting two References from you. Please provide names and email addresses for this to your welfare officer:
Claire Ecclestone - welfareofficerhiltonharriers@gmail.com
Step 2: Everyone
FA Club Portal: this is the portal our club uses to connect with the Football Association, granting them access to our volunteers and players.
An FA FAN Number is required: This number, also known as an FA Number, is a unique identifier that stores all your personal details and past qualifications in the Football Association (FA) administration system. It gives you a distinct identity and enables precise identification across all FA systems.
Use this link to set yourself up on fa club portal https://clubs.thefa.com/ Once you have set up your account on the fa club portal , please inform the Welfare Officer, Claire Ecclestone, and your DBS check will be added to your account for completion.
Step 3 - Everyone
DBS Check : Ensuring the players are in a safe secure environment is paramount. All volunteers are DBS check is a process used to search through an individual’s criminal record and highlight any offences by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Log back into https://clubs.thefa.com/and select DBS – follow the process and contact the welfare officer with three forms of ID
The club will reimburse the £10 fee. To be reimbursed please send your invoice and bank details to the welfare officer Claire Ecclestone - welfareofficerhiltonharriers@gmail.com
Step 4: Everyone
Training Course: Introduction to First Aid in Football - Develop your knowledge and understanding of medical care for players of all ages
Introduction to First Aid in Football | England Football Learning
Venue: Online
Duration: 90-120 minutes
Minimum Age: 16
Price: £30
To be reimbursed please send your invoice and bank details to the Welfare Officer Claire Ecclestone - welfareofficerhiltonharriers@gmail.com
Step 5: Everyone
Training Course: Safeguarding Children - This course provides an awareness of best practice in safeguarding children in football.
Safeguarding Children Course | England Football Learning
Venue: Online
Duration: 2 Hours
Minimum Age: 16
Price: £30.
To be reimbursed please send your invoice and bank details to the welfare officer Claire Ecclestone - welfareofficerhiltonharriers@gmail.com
Safeguarding Children Course Recertification
This recertification is for anyone who has previously completed the Safeguarding Children Course.
Safeguarding Children Recertification | England Football Learning
Course Type: online
Minimum Age: 16
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Free
Step 6: This step is for coaches, club welfare officers and committee members within open age football - teams with players aged 16+ Player Welfare in Open Age Football
Training Course: Player Welfare - This online course will help you understand more about player welfare and why it is important.
Player Welfare in Open Age Football | England Football Learning
Venue: Online
Duration: 45 minutes
Minimum Age: 16
Price: Free.
To be reimbursed please send your invoice and bank details to the welfare officer Claire Ecclestone - welfareofficerhiltonharriers@gmail.com
Step: 7 – All Managers & Coaches
Training Course: Introduction to Coaching Football - This online football coaching course is perfect for anyone looking to lead a grassroots football team.
Introduction to Coaching Football | England Football Learning
Course type: Online
Duration: 4 weeks
Minimum Age: 16
Price: £100
To be reimbursed please send your invoice and bank details to the welfare officer Claire Ecclestone - welfareofficerhiltonharriers@gmail.com
Step 8 – All Welfare Officers
Training Course: Welfare Officers Course - This interactive, online session covers the role of a Welfare Officer and wider safeguarding frameworks
Welfare Officers Course | England Football Learning
Course type: Online
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum Age: 18
Price: £25
To be reimbursed please send your invoice and bank details to the welfare officer Claire Ecclestone - welfareofficerhiltonharriers@gmail.com
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