Dedication - Being An AYSO Volunteer

 

Volunteering with Rogers Park AYSO.

Rogers Park AYSO needs help from volunteers to make its program work. For every game we play, there are 20 kids and 13 adults directly participating.

On the adult side of the equation there are four adults in coaching roles, three in referee or assistant referees roles, two team parents, two parents bringing snack and (for most games) two parents setting up or taking down goals. Add to this board members and special event coordinators and you’ll have to reach the same conclusion we have:

We need at least one adult volunteer from every family to run
Rogers Park AYSO .

 

How Can You Help?  Here Are the Positions!

Coach - An individual who takes responsiblity for training the children to play soccer and who attends both practice and games.

Assistant Coach - An individual who performs the duties of the coach when the coach is not available.

Referee - An individual who ensures that the AYSO philosophy and the AYSO rules are followed during the game.

Team Parent - An individual who takes responsiblity for organizing parent volunteers for practice and game snacks and other activities.

  • organize a schedule of parents for snack and goal set-up/take-down.
  • act as back-up if the scheduled parent fails to show up
  • help coach with calling when a game or practice is cancelled
  • arrange end-of-season (fall and spring) parties
  • take up collection for small gift for coach or coaches
  • help set a positive tone among the parents
  • encourage parents to take part in practices (and take part yourself) if the coach needs your help

Board member - An individual who participates in Board meetings and influences the direction of the RPAYSO organization.

Follow this link to see a description of all volunteer positions with Rogers Park AYSO.

 

Being An AYSO Volunteer

What are volunteers?

People who give freely of their time and talent to a worthwhile group or cause.  A volunteer is someone who believes that people make a difference and is willing to prove it.


What is an AYSO volunteer?

A coach, a referee, a registrar, a fundraiser, a field marker, a publicist, a treasurer - many people, all contributing their time and efforts to make AYSO a great program for our soccer-playing kids.


Why does AYSO need volunteers?

AYSO needs volunteers because people power runs AYSO.  Volunteers strengthen AYSO by giving their time and energy, their ideas and ideals.  Volunteers make AYSO happen.


Who can be an AYSO volunteer?

Almost anyone can volunteer.  Moms, dads, sisters, brothers, grandparents, even friends.  We need women and men, young, middle-aged and "young at heart" folks.  AYSO wants volunteers who want to help make our soccer program a fun experience for kids.

Everyone plays in AYSO, and everyone has something special to contribute to the program.

  • They contribute a special skill or ability.
  • They contribute their time.
  • They contribute their energy.
  • They contribute themselves.

What do AYSO volunteers do?

  • They do what is needed to make the program work.
  • They coach teams and stuff envelopes.
  • They referee games and write checks.
  • They line the field and work in the snack bar.
  • They put up goals and take down nets.
  • They take registrations and raise funds.
  • They bandage knees and schedule games.
  • They put up posters and take pictures.
  • They buy equipment and go to meetings.
  • They call meetings and run computer programs.
  • They make decisions and make a difference.

How do AYSO volunteers help themselves?

AYSO volunteers gain satisfaction and growth from their experiences.  They make new friends.  They learn new skills.  They develop creativity.  They investigate new careers. They enrich their lives.

How do I become an AYSO volunteer?

It's easy.  Talk to your child's coach, call your Regional Commissioner or any of the Region's board members.  We will be most helpful - and happy - to find the right job for you.

 

More AYSO Information

By The Book -
The Game of Soccer

Codes of Conduct -
Be A Good Sport

Become a Volunteer

 

Game-day duties

Even if you are not a coach or a referee, we expect you to take part. Every week someone needs to bring a snack and someone needs to put up and take down the goals. Your team parent will give you a schedule. Please don’t forget. If you can’t make it on your scheduled week, let your team parent know so you can swap dates with someone else.