One of the goals of the Woolmarket Youth Baseball & Softball Board is to encourage participation in our league through volunteer support. We are a 100% volunteer-led organization who encourage the assistance from our league families. We are always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support the Woolmarket Youth Baseball & Softball Board with events and activities. As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being, and overall development of children. By reading further, you will discover that the benefits of volunteering are endless. You will also gain a better understanding of why you should become involved, who volunteers are, what you can do, and how you can sign up.
Who Can Volunteer?
Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply. All parents of children in the league are strongly encouraged to volunteer. On rare occasions, Woolmarket Youth Baseball & Softball may deny individuals the privilege of volunteering for reasons, past or present, that may be detrimental to the positive development of young people or other volunteers. When you apply to become a volunteer, you give Woolmarket Youth Baseball & Softball the right to conduct necessary background checks.
How Do I Become A Volunteer?
Parents, while registering your child online, choose a volunteer role and fill out the required information, or if registering in person, fill out the Volunteer Application that is included in the registration packet.
What Can I Volunteer To Do?
No experience is required to become a volunteer. Most of the volunteer opportunities require little or no training. We will provide you with any necessary training as well as support and encouragement. The best volunteers are those who are able to bring added enjoyment to the game simply be being themselves.
Listed below are some common volunteer opportunities with Woolmarket Youth Baseball & Softball. Keep in mind that these are general descriptions and will vary depending on our current needs. In addition, other positions may be available. Please consult with our league board on how to best use your talents and skills to help provide your kids the best Little League experience possible.
Team Coach/Assistant Coach
Being a coach requires time, patience, and basic knowledge of the game of baseball or softball. You may be required to attend meetings or instructional sessions. You will communicate with the parents/guardians of your players to inform them of any practice/game schedules, schedule changes, events or other activities. As a coach, you have more interaction with young people than anyone else. Therefore, it is important that you understand the goals and virtues of our program in order to effectively communicate them to your players. To gain a better understanding of what those goals and virtues are, speak with our league board.
Team Mom
Being a team mom is a vital role in ensuring the coaches have the time they need on the field with the players to focus on development and enjoyment of the game. Team moms will coordinate all off field activities and communicate directly with parents/guardians.
Team Score Keeper
Being a team score keeper is an exciting role and one that teams in most age groups are required to have filled. During a game, the primary responsibility of the scorekeeper is to keep a written scoresheet which tracks: balls and strikes of each batter, how each batter gets on base and runs and outs for each team.
Concessions
The concession stand is a very important part of sustaining the success of our league . The responsibilities of a concession stand volunteer vary and may simply involve standing behind a counter and filling orders, cooking hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries, or it may require that you buy, prepare, transport and/or store various concessions.