Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers, but we know that our volunteers make a fantastic contribution to tennis and padel every week of the year!

Launched in 1984, this initiative has been running for over 40 years, providing organisations and communities a platform to thank current and past volunteers for their invaluable efforts.

Volunteers’ Week fosters connections between national organisations and grassroots groups, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year.

There are plenty of resources available for you to kick-start recognition of Volunteers in your club:

https://www.mytennistoolkit.com

https://volunteersweek.org/get-involved/resources

Volunteers' Week is also a great opportunity to start thinking about nominations for the next edition of the LTA Awards.

The value of volunteering

Volunteering is a vital component of UK society, with millions contributing their time and skills annually across Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland. These inspiring statistics highlight the incredible contributions of volunteers and the potential for even greater engagement across the UK.

• 14.2 million people in the UK have formally volunteered at least once a month
• Volunteering added £4.6 billion in productivity gains to the UK economy in 2024
• 25 million people in the UK volunteered informally at least once in the year