Pay-and-play volleyball sessions

Adults and older teens who want regular exercise and a social activity, including people new to the area.

A fee per player per session, paid in advance online. Profit is the fees left after hall hire, insurance and equipment.

• Organising people and bookings
• Basic volleyball knowledge or coaching
• Friendly, welcoming manner

• Public liability insurance, and check what the venue requires you to hold
• A recognised coaching qualification, for example through Volleyball England, may be needed by venues or insurers, so check
• Safeguarding checks if you let under-18s join, check what applies
• Hall hire costs can be fixed, so low turnout nights may lose money

Startup costs are estimates, typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on hall hire, nets, balls and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at £300 to £1,500, depending on how many players attend each session.

A recognised coaching qualification, for example through Volleyball England, may be needed by venues or insurers, so check. Also check public liability insurance, what the venue requires you to hold, and safeguarding checks if under-18s join.

Estimates suggest at least around 5 hours a week, depending on how many sessions you run. Useful skills include organising people and bookings, basic volleyball knowledge or coaching, and a friendly, welcoming manner.