For the first time ever, #TheBigHelpOut is taking place during #VolunteersWeek. This weekend, millions of people will be coming together to volunteer at projects across the country. If you haven't booked your volunteering yet, check out the website or app thebighelpout.org.uk

Chair of the Water Polo Leadership Group, Ian MacKenzie highlights and thanks the volunteers who make our sports happen #volunteersweek . Our clubs still need more volunteers. Sign up to a volunteer recruitment session via the Big Help Out thebighelpout.com #TheBigHelpOut

Today one of our own staff, Andrea, tells us how she got into volunteering and why. Like many of our volunteers Andrea got into volunteering as the parent of an athlete before continuing on to work for the volunteering team and volunteer across the disciplines #volunteersweek

Not everyone who volunteers in aquatics has been a athlete or parent themselves. Read about how Joel went from Diving spectator to Judge. #volunteersweek swimming.org/swimengland/jo…

Remember Joel from earlier today? His journey did not stop with becoming a Judge. Watch this video to see what happened next.. #volunteersweek

Day 5 of volunteers week marks the start of the Big Help out weekend. Check out all the great opportunities across different sectors on the Big Help Out App thebighelpout.org.uk #volunteersweek #bighelpout

Disability is no barrier to volunteering. Allyson, one of our swimming officials, was honoured with a ‘This Girl Can’ Inclusion Award for her efforts. Read more .. swimming.org/swimengland/al… #volunteersweek

Volunteering and Officiating can take you all around the world ! Listen to Helen talk about her experiences .. Do you think you would like to do the same? Check out the volunteering pages for officials training across all four disciplines swimming.org/careers/volunt… #volunteersweek

Another of our volunteers, Gareth, hoping to encourage more people with disabilities to give volunteering a go swimming.org/swimengland/ga… Since the article Gareth has volunteered at various further events and is having a great time being 'part of the crew'. #volunteersweek

Neeltje one of wonderful volunteers tells us about how she got into Diving and how she gives back to the sport that as improved her life by volunteering as a Dive Recorder. Fancy giving it a go? swimming.org/careers/volunt… #volunteersweek

As Volunteers Week comes to an end, we share a video from our Volunteer Manager, Mat Jackson, thanking all our volunteers. A big Thank you to everyone who volunteers with us. You are a great bunch and we really could not do all the great things we do without you #volunteersweek

Don't forget to nominate someone who has made a difference for one of our National Awards swimming.org/swimengland/na…

Girls who play sport become women who lead. Research shows that female executives are more likely to have played sports than those in non-leadership roles. 📊 Stats from EY Women Athletes Business Network and espnW

The online community is now live and there is some research open for volunteers. Sign up to have your say

National Awards celebrate all that’s great about aquatics. We want as many people as possible to submit nominations. If you feel someone's contributions to the sport have been above and beyond over the last year tell us why. Nominate by July 7th. swimming.org/swimengland/na…

Some of our team attended a session with this fantastic lady. Well worth a read.

A new Swim England group is being formed to support swimming officials' training and development. Specialist roles are available to cover pool swimming, open water, para-swimming and masters. Details of the roles and application process can be found at careers.swimming.org/vacancies/vaca…

Calling Swimming Officials ! Find out the latest rules updates, training information and opportunities to sign up to officiate at National Events by signing up to the Officials' Newsletter lists.swimming.org/subscription/J…

Sign up to the World Aquatics Water Polo Referee update session covering recent changes to rules and how they work in practice Aimed at referees, coaches & players. The 90 min interactive session will be led by Chris Stephens, WP Officials Lead. swimming.org/waterpolo/late…

We recruiting for members of the Masters Swimming Leadership Group and the Youth Advisory Panel. If anyone would like an informal chat / more info please email [email protected] To apply please go to : careers.swimming.org/vacancies