As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community involvement and ensure the smooth operation of club activities, Mt Gravatt Hawks FC is introducing a new Volunteer Levy starting from the 2025 season. The levy, set at $30 per player registration, aims to encourage members to actively participate in the club’s day-to-day activities and support its growing operations.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝘆
Running a successful and expanding football club requires significant effort, and the club relies heavily on the contributions of its volunteer base, including the dedicated committee members. To address the increasing demands and ensure the sustainability of club operations, the Volunteer Levy has been implemented. This initiative is not a means to fund general club expenses but rather a strategic approach to foster volunteerism and community spirit within the club.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
The $30 levy will be automatically included in the registration fees for each player. Players and families can indicate whether they wish to volunteer. Those who opt out will forfeit the levy, which will be retained by the club.

Players and families that choose to volunteer will have the opportunity to earn a refund of the levy by contributing their time to various approved tasks throughout the season.

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝘆
Refunds will be issued to players and families meeting the following criteria:

A family member serves as a Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager or Committee Member.

For other roles, a family member must contribute at least five hours during the season in one or more of the following capacities:

Participation in working bees organised by the Committee Assisting with planning or running functions and carnivals Supporting fundraising events Providing canteen/bar assistance Offering administrative support for approved activities Acting as a Ground Official Undertaking other significant tasks as approved by the Committee Tasks such as setting up or taking down goals, providing half-time refreshments, or attending games and training do not qualify for a refund.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The club will introduce a centralised volunteer management system through its website. Upon registration, players and families opting to volunteer will be added to the volunteer hub, receiving updates on available tasks. Members can sign up for tasks via the “My Details” tab and track their progress. A Committee member will confirm task completion to ensure accurate tracking of volunteer hours.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿
Mt Gravatt Hawks FC recognises and values the vital role of its volunteers in the club’s ongoing success. The introduction of the Volunteer Levy underscores the commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive community while ensuring the club remains a vibrant and well-functioning organisation.

For more details email admin@mtgravatthawks.org