With International Volunteer Day coming up this Thursday, we are shining the spotlight on the heroes who give their time, enthusiasm and expertise to help people enjoy and achieve in our sport.

At every level from grassroots to the national or even international stage, in both social and competitive table tennis, we are lucky to have so many dedicated people in our sport.

Read on to find out how we honour our volunteers, how you can get involved and some of our volunteers’ amazing personal stories.

Click here to find out more about International Volunteer Day

Where could volunteering take you?

Check out our video below for inspiration, and read the stories of some of our sport’s volunteers who made it all the way to the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics!

Pride of Table Tennis Awards

Every year, we honour these unsung heroes through the Pride of Table Tennis Awards – and nominations for this year’s awards are now OPEN!

There are 12 categories this year, including the ‘blue riband’ Volunteer of the Year and Young Volunteer of the Year awards. Further categories include Coach of the Year, Club of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Find out more and make a nomination

Get involved in volunteering

There will be plenty of opportunities to volunteer at major events in England in the coming year.

As well as our flagship Mark Bates Ltd National Championships in March, we are also hosting WTT Feeder Manchester in April and WTT Star Contender London in October!

We will be announcing roles including stewards, liaison staff, activity ambassadors and technical support in the near future, so keep an eye on our website.

If you are excited to become a volunteer and be involved in international events, please complete this expression of interest form and we will be in touch.

If you would like to find out more about specific opportunities in your area, then contact your Area Manager. You can find out who covers your area and how to contact them by clicking here.

Meet our ambassadors

We have recruited some great volunteers who are helping us at a local level to grow the sport.

Our Women & Girls Ambassadors are members of their Local Organising Groups, providing a voice for Women and Girls in their area; highlighting opportunities as well as barriers in the sport. Many thanks to them for the time and enthusiasm they put into the sport.

Click here to read more about our Women & Girls Ambassadors and their role.

The officiating pathway

If you want to take your first steps as a table tennis umpire, referee, or tournament organiser, then we can help you by giving you the skills, knowledge and support you need.

Click here to find out more about officiating in table tennis