In January 2011, Volleyball England launched the Higher Education Volleyball Officer (HEVO) programme as part of our commitment to developing Higher Education volleyball.
In its 16th year now, this programme offers students from all universities a voluntary position to work with the National Governing Body and their university. The roles involve leading and coordinating the development of recreational volleyball at the host institution in order to encourage new players to come into the sport and to ensure all players have a quality experience at whatever level they participate.
Become a part of the programme
Below are the documents for the 2026-27 HEVO Programme roles.
- HEVO Role Description
- University & HEVO Guidance Document
- Senior HEVO Role Description
- Senior HEVO Guidance Document
Benefits
HEVO Universities will receive:
- From 2026–27, HEVO universities can apply for financial support through a Grant Funding Application. Universities may request one of three £200 development funds to aid growth of thier club, awarded following successful assessment.
- Access and funding support for two referee qualifications OR discount on a Level 1 coaching course, worth £160.
- Heavily discounted access to send one or more students to the HEVO Conference.
- Support & mentoring from Volleyball England and Senior HEVOs throughout the HEVO Conference, and entirety of the academic year.
HEVOs will receive:
- Access to a range of practical and theoretical workshops at the HEVO Conference. This includes sessions on how to organise tournaments/ mass participation events; and run indoor, beach, and sitting volleyball sessions.
- HEVO branded Kukri kit to promote and assist the role.
- Access and funding support for two referee qualifications OR discount on a Level 1 coaching course, worth £160.
- Heavily discounted access to the HEVO conference, including accommodation, internal transfers, learning resources and all meals.
- Support & mentoring from Volleyball England and Senior HEVOs throughout the HEVO Conference, entirety of the academic year.
- Access to the WhatsApp and Facebook groups to share best practice.
- Eligibility to be nominated for the Volleyball England Annual Awards.
For further information please contact us via hevo@volleyballengland.org
National aims
- Over 5,000 students participating weekly through the programme
- Upskill a network of HEVOs to become deliverers of recreational volleyball in the higher education setting
- Develop the provision of referees within the higher education environment
- Increase the number of students accessing high quality volleyball competitions (includes HEVOs running a mass participation festival)
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