More than a football club.
The matches are Saturday mornings — but the friendships, community, and memories last all year round.
Volunteer With Us
Summertown Stars runs entirely on volunteer power. We have over 180 volunteers — coaches, managers, referees, committee members, and parents who give up their Saturday mornings so that 875 kids can play.
You don't need football experience. We need people who can organise, communicate, set up goals, run a touchline, manage kit, coordinate fixtures, update social media, and a dozen other things that keep a club this size moving.
Every volunteer gets free DBS checks, FA safeguarding training, and — for coaches — access to FA coaching qualifications paid for by the club.
Roles We Always Need
Club Events
Summer Tournament
Our biggest event of the year. 40+ visiting teams, food stalls, music, and a day-long festival of football.
Presentation Day
End-of-season celebration. Every player gets recognised — because at Stars, effort matters more than trophies.
Coaches' Social
A chance for our 100+ coaches to connect, share ideas, and enjoy an evening off the pitch.
AGM
Open to all members. Elect the committee, review the accounts, and shape the club's direction.
Kit Exchange
Preloved boots, shinpads, and training gear available free to any family that needs them.
Charity Fundraisers
Sponsored runs, quiz nights, and bake sales — raising money for bursaries and equipment.
Our Community Commitments
Inclusivity
Football for everyone — regardless of gender, ability, ethnicity, or family income. We operate a hardship fund so no child is ever turned away.
Safeguarding
Every adult with access to children is DBS-checked and FA-safeguarding trained. Our Welfare Officer is always available, and we follow the FA's safeguarding framework in full.
Development over results
We celebrate effort, teamwork, and improvement — not just goals and trophies. Our coaching philosophy prioritises long-term player development.
Respect
We follow the FA Respect programme. Abuse from the sideline is never tolerated — this is children's football, and it should feel like it.
Be part of something bigger.
Whether you're a player, parent, coach, or community member — there's a place for you at the Stars.