Become a volunteer
At Freedom Leisure we are excited to offer volunteering opportunities across our leisure, culture and entertainment venues.
Our aim is to provide high quality accessible services in the communities we serve, our programmes are wide ranging and reach many parts of our local communities. Volunteers play a key role to support these sessions, with roles in our leisure centres ranging from Activity Helpers for sport and swimming to being a Welcome Host to provide support to customers new and old to help them feel welcome and supported in our facilities.
Our volunteer roles are designed for those aged 16+, they are flexible and offer short term and longer term opportunities. Each volunteer will receive a full induction and training programme to carry out their role, our centres offer a supportive, friendly and safe environment.
Please note: that work experience or work placements need to contact centres directly, we cannot process these requests through this channel.
Here are a sample of the volunteer roles we have across our leisure centres
Activity Helper (Aquatics)
To support swimming teachers in delivering safe, fun, and engaging swimming lessons. Aquatics Helper Volunteers assist with the smooth running of sessions, helping learners feel confident in the water and supporting teachers to create a positive learning environment. This role is perfect for anyone who enjoys being around the pool, values water safety, and wants to help people - especially children or beginners - develop essential swimming skills and confidence.
Activity Helper (Sports)
To support sports coaches in delivering safe, fun, and engaging junior and adult activity sessions. Activity Helper Volunteers assist with the smooth running of sessions, helping learners feel confident and included in activity, and support coaches to create a positive learning environment. This role is perfect for anyone who enjoys being involved in sports and activities and wants to help people - especially children or beginners - develop essential skills and confidence.
Healthy Communities Support
To support the delivery of Freedom Leisure’s Healthy Communities programmes within the leisure centre. This role helps ensure that health interventions — such as health referrals, activity sessions, and community activity programmes — run smoothly and provide a welcoming, supportive experience for participants. Healthy Community Support Volunteers play a key part in encouraging people to take part, stay motivated, and feel connected as they work towards healthier lifestyles.
Welcome Host
To provide a warm, friendly welcome to everyone visiting the leisure centre. Welcome Host Volunteers act as the first point of contact for visitors, helping them feel comfortable, informed, and confident in using the facilities and services available. By offering guidance, directions, and friendly support, Welcome Hosts help ensure that every visitor — especially those new to the centre or returning to activity — have a positive and inclusive experience.
Confidence Champion
To help community members feel welcome, supported, and confident as they take their first steps toward becoming more active. Confidence Champions play a vital role in creating a positive, inclusive gym environment where everyone feels they belong — no matter their fitness level or experience.
Community Connector
To help connect people, programmes, and partners within the local community to improve health and wellbeing. Hub Community Connector Volunteers play a key role in supporting the leisure centre’s Health and Wellbeing Hub by sharing information, promoting healthy living initiatives, and signposting individuals to local services and opportunities that can enhance their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. This role helps build stronger links between the leisure centre and the wider community, ensuring everyone can access the support they need to live healthier, more active lives.
Current volunteer opportunities we're looking to fill now...
1. Partnership Areas - Tenterden, Kent & Braintree and Halstead, Essex
Role: Sporting Memories Group Facilitator x 3
Role Description
Sporting Memories Volunteers will help facilitate friendly and engaging group sessions for older adults, using sport as a way to spark conversation, reminiscence and connection. Volunteers will support the delivery of activities such as sharing sporting stories, quizzes, photographs and discussions, helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. The role involves encouraging conversation, supporting individuals who may be experiencing loneliness or memory challenges, and assisting staff with the smooth running of each session. No specialist sporting knowledge is required - just enthusiasm, patience and a willingness to help people connect through shared memories. Please complete the registration form below to register your interest for this role.
2. Partnership Area - Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Role: Brownlee Foundation - Junior Triathlon Participation Event
Role Description
Tuesday 30th June 2026 8:15am - 3:30pm - Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre
This is a mass participation, non - competitive event for children aged 7 - 11 years. The event aims to encourage children to get active and lead an active lifestyle by giving them a positive, fun experience of sport.
There are a variety of volunteer roles which will cover the following areas; School check-in, transition process, run and bike course, poolside, bike and helmet and finish line.
If you are interested in volunteering to support this event please, click HERE to register your interest on the Brownlee Foundation website. We look forward to seeing you there on the day, for what promises to be an excellent community participation event.
Register your interest in an opportunity today
Please complete the interest form below if you are would like to volunteer with Freedom Leisure in one of our community leisure centres. A member of the team will be in touch to discuss local volunteering opportunities with you.
Still have questions? Email us at [email protected].
Further opportunities
Freedom Leisure manage more than just leisure centres. We have established volunteer programmes set up in our cultural venues including museums, theatres and heritage sites.
Visit the following links to find out further information about these opportunities:
- Stafford Heritage – https://www.historicstafford.co.uk/get-involved/volunteer/
- Gatehouse Theatre – https://www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk/vacancies-2/
- Corinium Museum – https://coriniummuseum.org/support-us/corinium-volunteer/