Volunteer Information & Sign-up
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NRA Volunteer Network
Welcome to the NRA Volunteer Network
In order to run our calendar of events we rely on enthusiastic members of the shooting community to assist in running NRA Competitions. If you are thinking about signing-up to, or have recently taken part in an RSO or RCO course and are wanting to gain on-range experience this is a great opportunity for you!
| Chief Range Officer | Range Team | Stats | Support Team |
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In charge of overall range safety, issues the range commands and coordinates the other on range volunteers Required to have an RSO or RCO qualification |
Supports the running of the range with roles including: scoring, re-facing targets, checking clear rifles, working the control box, organising the next detail No qualification required |
Organise & input scorecards. Publish results online, produce prizelists and assist with prizegiving preparations |
Assist the Competitions team with roles including: setting up and maintaining ranges, setting up for prizegivings, assisting with queries on the range |
Volunteer Network Rewards 2025:
Most events listed below will offer a Volunteer Package, with various perks including meals, accommodation and mileage, as a thank you for giving back to the sport.
For each half day you volunteer at these event you will receive 1x Volunteer Point. Once you achieve 10 points in 2025, you will be presented with the 2025 Volunteer pin badge (FREE). In addition you can exchange your points for any items from the NRA Merchandise shop (in the Main NRA Building) at the rate of 1 point = £1.
🚗 Mileage Rate: Standard: 45p per mile up to 200 miles, Additional: 30p per mile thereafter (uncapped). Applicable per vehicle for journeys from home address to the National Shooting Centre on each day volunteered (or one return journey if staying at the NSC during the event). Volunteers making multiple journeys from home to the NSC during an event, for the purpose of volunteering for the event, can claim as a total amount of miles travelled
Details about specific events and their Volunteer perks/ Paid rates are listed below. Please direct any queries to competitions@nra.org.uk
Phoenix Meeting: Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th May
SIGN UP HERE | Event Booking page | Range Programme
🦺 Requirements: Please view the range programme for details of which events are taking place on each range.
Tuesday 20th – Wednesday 21st: Volunteer/ RO Competition Day: 1x CRO and 2x Range Team per range/bay: Melville A-E, Butt Zero (Wed only), Short Siberia (Friday AM only for TS), Stats Team
Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th: Most ranges require a minimum of 1x CRO and 2x Range Team, Stats Team
🎁 Volunteer Package: – SEE HERE
Exclusive Volunteer only sessions on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st to contest your competitions
In addition to the main perks package, each member of the Phoenix Volunteer Team will receive a further gift – thanks to our match sponsors Brownells!
Meals: For each session of volunteering (AM/PM) you can book in for either a breakfast and lunch in the form of: A seated meal served in the NRA Pavilion / £8 NRA Event Credit
Accommodation: in an NRA Hut, Caravan or Tent pitch for each night your volunteer, plus the day prior to arrival if required
If you wish to book your own NSC Accommodation (NRA, leased caravan pitch or other accommodation such as ATSC, St George’s Lodge etc.) you can claim back £12 per night on the volunteer claim form after the event
Mileage claim: See details above
Volunteer Points – New for 2025: Volunteer Points accumulate over the course of the year, and are valid for 2 years. You gain one per session you volunteer, and can be exchanged at the rate of 1VP = £1 for merchandise from the NRA Main Building shop
Adaptive: Thursday 19th June
Details coming soon
Imperial Historic Arms Meeting: Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th July
SIGN UP HERE | Event Booking page | Range Programme
🦺 Requirements: Please view the range programme for details of which events are taking place on each range.
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th: Most ranges require a minimum of 1x CRO and 2x Range Team, plus an overarching Stats Team
🎁 Volunteer Package: – SEE HERE
Meals: For each session of volunteering (AM/PM) you can book in for either a breakfast and lunch in the form of: A seated meal served in the NRA Pavilion / £8 NRA Event Credit
Accommodation: in an NRA Hut, Caravan or Tent pitch for each night your volunteer, plus the day prior to arrival if required
If you wish to book your own NSC Accommodation (NRA, leased caravan pitch or other accommodation such as ATSC, St George’s Lodge etc.) you can claim back £12 per night on the volunteer claim form after the event
Mileage claim: See details above
Volunteer Points – New for 2025: Volunteer Points accumulate over the course of the year, and are valid for 2 years. You gain one per session you volunteer, and can be exchanged at the rate of 1VP = £1 for merchandise from the NRA Main Building shop
GR&P Imperial Meeting: Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th July
Details coming soon
Cottesloe Heath Challenge: Friday 15th – Sunday 17th August
Details coming soon
Nationals: Saturday 30th – Sunday 31st August
Details coming soon
Target Shotgun Festival Autumn: Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th October
🦺 Requirements:
Saturday: CRO to cover the two Butt Zero Bays, with 2x additional Range Team members per bay
Sunday: 1x CRO and typically 3x Range team
🎁 Volunteer Package:
Meals: For each session of volunteering (AM/PM) you can book in for either a breakfast and lunch in the form of: Available from the NRA Pavilion / £8 NRA Event Credit
Accommodation: in an NRA Hut, Caravan or Tent pitch for each night your volunteer, plus the day prior to arrival if required
If you wish to book your own NSC Accommodation (NRA, leased caravan pitch or other accommodation such as ATSC, St George’s Lodge etc.) you can claim back £12 per night on the volunteer claim form after the event
Mileage claim: See details above
Trafalgar: Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th October
Details coming soon
Autumn Action Weekend: Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th October
Details coming soon
Spring Action Weekend: Friday 27th – Sunday 29th March 2026
🦺 Requirements: Please view the range programme for details of which events are taking place on each range.
Friday: Volunteer/ RO Competition Day: 1x CRO and 2x Range Team per range/bay [Melville A-E, Running Deer (PM only for TS), Butt Zero (PM only)], Stats Team
Saturday-Sunday: Most ranges require a minimum of 1x CRO and 2x Range Team, Stats Team
🎁 Volunteer Package (To be confirmed):
Exclusive use of Melville and Butt Zero on the Friday to contest your competitions
Meals: For each session of volunteering (AM/PM) you can book in for either a breakfast and lunch in the form of: A seated meal served in the NRA Pavilion / £8 NRA Event Credit
Accommodation: in an NRA Hut, Caravan or Tent pitch for each night your volunteer, plus the day prior to arrival if required
If you wish to book your own NSC Accommodation (NRA, leased caravan pitch or other accommodation such as ATSC, St George’s Lodge etc.) you can claim back £12 per night on the volunteer claim form after the event
Mileage claim: See details above
Volunteer Points: Volunteer Points accumulate over the course of the year, and are valid for 2 years