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data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p07c9zlx.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Cuthbert & Bright's easy drills to improve your skills" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p07c9tbw"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Cuthbert & Bright's easy drills to improve your skills</figcaption> </figure> <div class="sp-story-body__table-container"><table class="sp-story-body__table"><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Fast Answers</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><b>Why get into football?</b></td><td>Simple yet endlessly exciting and dramatic, it's the most popular sport in the world for a very good reason! </td></tr><tr><td><b>Who is it for?</b></td><td>Whatever your age, ability or fitness level, there is a type of football suitable for you.</td></tr><tr><td><b>Is there a cheap option?</b></td><td>All you really need to play the beautiful game is a football. Kick around on your own or with friends.</td></tr><tr><td><b>What if I want a proper workout?</b></td><td>Joining a weekly five or 11-a-side game increases your fitness and improves your game. Plus it's a good way to see your mates.</td></tr><tr><td><b>Can I take it to another level?</b></td><td>There are leagues galore and it's very competitive, with professional clubs recruiting players as young as seven.</td></tr><tr><td><b>Is there a disability option?</b></td><td>National Associations across Britain are increasingly pro-active in providing disability football options.</td></tr><tr><td><b>Is there a family option?</b></td><td>Family Fun Days run throughout the year to encourage families to take part in football-related activities.</td></tr><tr><td><b>So how do I take part? </b></td><td>Go to our <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/45353880">club finder</a> page to get into football near you.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>The beautiful game. The national game. The world game.</p><p>Football is a phenomenon. Hundreds of millions of people across the globe live and breathe it, playing it with their friends and watching their heroes. </p><p>But don't be content to just watch it. Lace up your boots and get your foot on the ball to take part in perhaps the most easily accessible sport there is.</p><div id="bbccom_mpu_1_2_3" class="bbccom_slot" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="bbccom_advert"> <script type="text/javascript"> (function() { if (window.bbcdotcom && bbcdotcom.adverts && bbcdotcom.adverts.slotAsync) { bbcdotcom.adverts.slotAsync("mpu", [1,2,3]); } })(); </script> </div> </div><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">An all-round workout</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="http://playlists.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/get-inspired/28986280A/playlist.sxml" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/mcs/media/images/77259000/jpg/_77259331_spotyfootball2.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Grassroots football is often where great players come from" data-content-type="video" data-media-duration="110" data-media-vpid="p025p0rs"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Grassroots football is often where great players come from</figcaption></figure><p>Football gives you an all-round workout. Players run, kick, dodge, sprint and jump, and constantly twisting and turning your body increases endurance, promotes agility and develops physical co-ordination. </p><p>Football also promotes teamwork on and off the pitch, as many teams socialise together. </p><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Women's football</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p0710y4x.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="FA People's Cup: Romance FC - the female five-a-side football collective" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p0710w7m"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">FA People's Cup: Romance FC - the female five-a-side football collective</figcaption> </figure> <p>The country is in World Cup fever as the competition takes place between June and July 2019. With 1.4 million women and girls playing football, there's no doubt that it's the nation's most popular female-team participation sport. </p><p>Around the UK there are schemes designed to help girls get into football - from grassroots to the professional game - as well as routes into coaching. </p><p>Each Football Association across the country has information specifically to encourage women to play so get contacting in <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/index.cfm?page=1849">Scotland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://welshfootballtrust.org.uk/WomenandGirls.ink">Wales<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.irishfa.com/ifa-domestic/leagues/womens-football-leagues">Northern Ireland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> and <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football">England.<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></p><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="http://playlists.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/get-inspired/23331843A/playlist.sxml" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/mcs/media/images/68763000/jpg/_68763838_61762254.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Get Inspired: Faye White on football" data-content-type="video" data-media-duration="150" data-media-vpid="p01cvkqk"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Get Inspired: Faye White on football</figcaption></figure><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Grassroots</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p04wy08k.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Gareth Southgate on Football Foundation community schemes" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p04wxzsq"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Gareth Southgate on Football Foundation community schemes</figcaption> </figure> <p>Jamie Vardy's remarkable rise from non-league football to <a href="/web/20191115195941/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35988673">Premier League winner </a>with Leicester City has ensured that grassroots football will remain a buzzword for years to come.</p><p>To find a local club near you, check out your national body's club finders here: <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.thefa.com/play-football">England<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottishfootball.cfm?page=2639">Scotland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://welshfootballtrust.org.uk/AccreditedClubs.ink">Wales<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.irishfa.com/taking-part">Northern Ireland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>. There is also a <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/communities/2011-12/what-is-creating-chances.html">Creating Chances<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> scheme in England, and <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://welshfootballtrust.org.uk/FunFootballIntroduction.ink">Football Fun Days<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> in Wales.</p><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">What else? </h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p03ny3qm.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="How to be freestyle football world champ" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p03ny3n6"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">How to be freestyle football world champ</figcaption> </figure> <aside class="sp-pullout sp-factbox"><p><b>Useful links</b></p><ul><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.thefa.com/">The English Football Association<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/">Scottish FA<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.faw.org.uk/">FA Wales<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.irishfa.com/">Northern Ireland FA<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li></ul></aside><ul><li>If you don't fancy getting muddy, you could try <b>five-a-side.</b> Played on a smaller pitch, it's a good way to make sure you get on the ball more often - and run less! <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.thefa.com/my-football/player/5-a-side">Click here<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> to find out where you can play in England.</li><li><b>Futsal </b>is similar to five-a-side, only played with a smaller, heavier ball. It places greater emphasis on individual skill and ball control, and is popular in both Brazil and Mediterranean Europe. </li><li>Struggle to get the joints moving? <b>Walking Football </b>could be the answer. Check it out <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.walkingfootballunited.co.uk/">here<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> and <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/https://www.walkingfootball.com/">here.<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li><li>If you're more interested in stepovers than Sunday league, then <b>freestyle</b> could be for you. The video above will show you what's possible at the very top, but to get started <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.thewffa.org/">click here<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>.</li><li>If you're worried about your weight - no problem! Sign up for the <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/https://manvfat.com/">Man v Fat <i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>program to help you shed those pounds and make some mates at the same time.</li></ul><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p0570fmc.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Football used to lose half tonne in weight in 12 weeks" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p0570drb"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Football used to lose half tonne in weight in 12 weeks</figcaption> </figure> <h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">FA People's Cup</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p069rr6n.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="'It's my time to play football' - meet the Crawley Old Girls" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p069rpvv"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">'It's my time to play football' - meet the Crawley Old Girls</figcaption> </figure> <aside class="sp-pullout sp-factbox"><h2 class="sp-factbox__heading gel-great-primer-bold">Ever wondered?</h2><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div class="sp-media-asset__image gel-responsive-image" style="padding-bottom:56%"> <img class="sp-lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/{width}{hidpi}/cpsprodpb/B2B5/production/_89894754_football_iwonder_wilshere_getty.jpg" data-sizes="auto" alt="Jack Wilshere training."></div> </div> </figure><p>Find out what it takes to be a Premier League footballer with <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zpx87hv">this iWonder guide.</a></p></aside><p><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.thefa.com/the-fa-peoples-cup">The FA People's Cup<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> is a joint venture between <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/fa-peoples-cup">BBC Get Inspired</a> and the English FA to give amateur footballers their own version of the FA Cup.</p><p>The cup started in 2015, and allows five-a-side teams to enter under a range of categories, encompassing youngsters, older competitors and those with disabilities.</p><p>More than 4,000 teams entered the 2019 tournament and there are exciting ideas being worked on for the 2020 tournament.</p><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Junior football</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="http://playlists.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/get-inspired/35563543A/playlist.sxml" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/1144E/production/_88243707_roykeane.png" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Roy Keane gives advice to school children" data-content-type="video" data-media-duration="126" data-media-vpid="p03jcd85"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Roy Keane gives advice to school children</figcaption></figure><aside class="sp-pullout sp-factbox"><p><b>Did you know?</b></p><p>Figures suggest that as many as 8.2 million people are involved in football in England alone.</p></aside><p>Most people catch the football bug when they are young, and remain hooked for life. </p><p>Getting started early means that your football skills will come more naturally and be deeply embedded over the years. </p><p>In Wales, find out more about the <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://welshfootballtrust.org.uk/MiniFootball.ink">Mini Football scheme.<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> In Scotland there are schemes for both <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_football.cfm?page=2640">primary-aged school children<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> and <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_football.cfm?page=2643">secondary.<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> Find out about football camps and more in <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.irishfa.com/taking-part/youth-football">Northern Ireland,<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> and the <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://faskills.thefa.com/About">FA Skills scheme in England.<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></p><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p04g9rxw.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Alex Scott meets some aspiring young footballers" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p04g93qm"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Alex Scott meets some aspiring young footballers</figcaption> </figure> <h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Disability football</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p05pl2wn.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero for the North West Sean Bailey" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p05p3l0m"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero for the North West Sean Bailey</figcaption> </figure> <p>Disability football is well served across Britain, with a host of different opportunities for different groups of people. </p><p>The <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.thefa.com/get-involved/player/disability">English FA's Disability Football section<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> has plenty of ideas for playing or coaching. The <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://welshfootballtrust.org.uk/DisabilityFootball.ink">Wales Football Trust<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> have a dedicated disability co-ordinator to deliver a fully inclusive programme. </p><p>Likewise, the <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football.cfm?page=2645">Scottish<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> and <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.irishfa.com/taking-part/disability-football">Northern Ireland Football Associations<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> aim to ensure that disabled people have the chance to take part fully and fulfil their potential. </p><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Coaching and volunteering</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p05p3km9.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="North East BBC Unsung Hero Award winner Richard Bailey from South Shields Football Club" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p05p3k39"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">North East BBC Unsung Hero Award winner Richard Bailey from South Shields Football Club</figcaption> </figure> <p>Whether you have played in the past or just have a keen interest in developing talent, coaching opportunities are available through the Football Associations in <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.irishfa.com/taking-part/coaching">Northern Ireland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.thefa.com/my-football/coach">England<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/index.cfm?page=1854">Scotland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> and <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://welshfootballtrust.org.uk/BecomingACoach.ink">Wales.<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></p><p>Use your skills to help a local club - find out about volunteering opportunities in <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/index.cfm?page=1854">Scotland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.sportwales.org.uk/coaching/volunteering/why-volunteer.aspx">Wales<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/https://www.sportengland.org/our-work/volunteering/">England<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> and <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.volunteernow.co.uk/">Northern Ireland.<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941/http://www.joininuk.org/i-want-to-help/find-opportunities/">Join In UK<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> can also help you find a club that needs your hands on attention.</p><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115195941im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p04yn99q.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="FA People's Cup: Deaf Rhinos - 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