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Volunteer Opportunities
See information on volunteering at the Team or League level.
Learn about the MVLAGS Board.
Umpire Opportunities
Info on becoming a paid umpire or junior umpires in our league
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MVLA Girls Softball is an all volunteer league and virtually all efforts in organization, preparation and execution are the result of contributions from our community. It is estimated that nearly 17,000 hours of volunteer time (approximately 35 hours per player) are required each season to provide the softball experience MVLAGS is known for, all provided by families of our players. We are always on the lookout for more volunteer help in a variety of capacities. As MVLAGS grows, the need for new volunteers grows with it and therefore each family is expected to take on at least one volunteer position in the League throughout the season The MVLAGS Board is working diligently to increase the level of support provided to all volunteers. In 2010, there will be an increased focus on volunteer training and certification. As usual, volunteer positions which have direct player contact (i.e. Manager, Coach, Assistant Coach, Chaperone) will continue to require background check information. Review the descriptions below and sign up to volunteer when you register by completing the Volunteer Form in the Registration packet, by emailing us, or by calling the League hotline at (650) 964-6489. Thank you!
Volunteering For Your Daughter's Team MVLAGS team level volunteer opportunities range from a few hours to full season commitments.
Team Manager (Female 21+ years of age): Has ultimate responsibility for the team as primary supervising female and administrative manager for all practices and games including: parent communication and dissemination of league information; collection of player contact information; game lineup and substitution determination; dugout management during games; and coordination of team parent volunteers. MVLAGS pays for Team Manager to receive ACE Certification Training, including background check (takes approximate 1 hour, online). All Manager positions require Board approval. Time Requirement: Full Season
Head Coach: Works with players to provide experiences that model Citizenship, Friendship, Leadership and Sportsmanship in a positive safe environment. Plans and oversees all practices and games to ensure team development and provide individual skills and rules instructions through effective practice drills focusing on softball fundamentals. MVLAGS pays for Head Coach to receive ACE Certification Training, including background check (takes approximate 1 hour, online). All Coach positions require Board approval. Time Requirement: Full
Season
Assistant Coach: Works with the Head Coach at all practices and games to teach and develop softball skills in a positive safe environment. Assistant Coach positions are reviewed by the Board. MVLAGS pays for two Assistant Coaches to receive ACE Certification Training, including background check (approximately 1 hour, online). Additional Assistant Coaches must be ACE Certified at their own (or team families’) expense. Time Requirement: Full Season
Team Chaperone (Female 21+ years of age):
Chaperone must attend
all games / practices herself or ensure that another female parent is
present on her behalf to meet the League requirement that two adult
females are present at ALL MVLA functions. MVLAGS
pays for the Chaperone to receive ACE Certification Training, including
background check (approximately 1 hour, online). Additional Chaperones
must be ACE Certified at their own (or team families’) expense.
Team Scorekeeper: (For divisions 8U and higher) Keeps game records during league and inter-league
games and turns in game records to the Head Scorekeeper and Manager at
the end of each game. Acts as scorekeeper of record when their team is
the home team and may be called on by the umpire to verify game
information. The
Scorekeeper must attend all games themselves or ensure that another
trained scorekeeper is present at every game. No prior experience is
necessary as a scorekeeper training clinic is held before the start of
the season.
Team Field Crew Parent: The Team Field Crew Parent works under the direction of the League Field Crew Manager and is responsible for setting up the field for his or her team when the team is assigned field crew duty, either as the first game of the day or during division changes on a field (e.g. from 10U to 12U games). The Field Crew Parent is also responsible for putting away the bases and other field equipment when the team has the last game on the field that day. The position may be shared provided a Field Crew Parent is present at the required games. No prior experience is necessary as a field crew clinic is held before the start of the season. Time Requirement: 6U/8U: One hour 1 to 3 TIMES per season/Shared 10-16U: One hour 5 to 6 times per season/Shared
Team Snack Bar Family: Each team's Snack Bar Family will be assigned 6 hours of snack shack duty during the course of season. This can generally be scheduled either during your child’s game, or directly after or before. Time Requirement: 6 Hours
Team Uniform
Coordinator: Responsible for uniform distribution and collection for
their team. Includes distributing uniforms at the start of the season,
and washing / mending and creating an inventory of the uniforms at the
end of the season.
Manager’s Assistant:
Supports
the Team Manager in coordinating volunteers, communications with the
families. This position may require the Assistant to be the acting
Manager at some games. (For this reason the Assistant Team Manager may
need to be a female and also to be ACE Certified at her own expense.)
Please check with the Manager to find out what she needs for a
successful season.
Team Events
Coordinator:
Organizes team participation
in Photo Day, Opening Day, End-of-Year Picnic, etc.
Banner Parent:
Makes or buys team banner at their own expense and brings it to each
game. Time Requirement: 5 – 6 hours MVLA league level volunteer opportunities range from a few hours to full season commitments.
Umpire-In-Chief: Maintains the integrity of the Playing Rules of MVLA Girls Softball by overseeing hiring, training, performance and scheduling of qualified umpires and youth umpires. Member of the rules and protest committees to ensure a thorough knowledge of current rules and serve as final word on rule interpretation. Works with inter-league partners to determine playing rules and umpire schedules for these games. Time Requirement: Full Season
Umpire: Officiates the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules, making judgment calls on plays, and monitoring the conduct and safety of the participants. This is a paid position. Time Requirement: Single or Multiple Games
Youth Umpire: Umpires over 11 and under 18 who officiate the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules, making judgment calls on plays, and monitoring the conduct and safety of the participants. This is a paid position. Time Requirement: Single or Multiple Games
Fundraising Director: Directs annual and on-going fundraising activities for the League by establishing a committee to handle concession, apparel, and other fundraising ventures as approved by the General Board. Oversees operation of all concession and apparel sales at Stevenson Park as well as researching and implementing additional fundraising drives. Presents a general and financial report on fundraising events to the Executive Board. Time Requirement: Full Season
Fundraising Assistant: Assist with one or more fundraising activities for the League such as concessions, recruitment of sponsors, apparel, raffles or silent auction. Time Requirement: 2 Hours
Events Coordinator: Responsible for scheduling, organizing and promoting League Events such as Registration, Opening Day, Photo Day, Mountain View Parade, Mother/Daughter Game and League Picnic. Actively promotes the visibility of the League through the media, community involvement, website and newsletter. Time Requirement: Full Season
Events Assistant: Assist League Event Coordinator with the organization and promotion of one or more League Events. Time Requirement: 2 Hours
Communications Assistant: Assist with one or more communication projects such as compilation of Team Manager binders, League Newsletter, League News Display Box and Publicity. Time Requirement: 2 Hours
Field Crew Manager: Ensures softball field(s) and facilities used for league play are consistently maintained in a safe condition. Develops budget and oversees Equipment Manager in maintenance and purchase of all equipment. Trains Field Crew Leads to assist Team Field Crew Parents in field set up and take down. Makes “Rain Out’ and cancellation information available to team coaches, managers and players via the website, hotline and/or phone contact. Maintains the relationship with the Cities of Mountain View and Los Altos for field space. Time Requirement: Full Season
Field Crew Lead: Direct and assist the Team Field Crew Parent in setting up the field in proper placement of bases and pitching plate before the first game and storage after the last game, and ensuring field markings are properly placed to league standards. Training provided. Time requirements: 1.5 hours one weekday of your choice per week starting at 4:00 PM
Equipment Manager: Manages budgeting, purchase and inventory of all League equipment used for playing, field preparation and repair. Oversees distribution and return of equipment to each team ensuring all equipment is in safe and appropriate condition and team bags are equipped with First Aid Kits in co-operation with the Safety Coordinator. Time Requirement: Full Season
Safety Coordinator: Assists with and promotes the use of emergency procedures in the event of an accident/incident involving any member of the League while engaged in League events. Ensures first-aid kits are fully stocked and distributed to each team, provides Team Managers with Incident Reporting procedures and forms, and follows up on any injury to a League member. Investigates field hazard complaints. Manages the volunteer safety program, including background checks and certification compliance. Time Requirement: Full Season
Head Scorekeeper: Instructs proper scorekeeping procedures to a required meeting of all Team Scorekeepers. Gathers Game Summary Reports and tabulates team records for each division, tracks pitching eligibility in 8U-16U Divisions and player rotation at the 8U level only. Assists in determining the need for play-offs. Time Requirement: Full Season
Uniform Coordinator: Budgets and orders uniforms, visors and socks for League players and staff and performs minor uniform repairs. Works with the Team Uniform Coordinators to distribute and collect uniforms to teams. Orders League apparel and manages sales on opening day and during season. Time Requirement: Full Season
Uniform Assistant: Assist League Uniform Coordinator as needed in ordering, distributing, collecting and minor repair of uniforms. Time Requirement: 2 hours
Scheduler:
Creates and maintains a master plan of all MVLAGS pre-season practices,
in-season games and field assignments including post-season playoff
games. Provides the final board-approved master plan to the
Umpire-In-Chief and the Field Crew Manager and individual team practice
and game schedules to the Team Managers. Updates and distributes new
schedules in the event of rainouts and rescheduled games.
WebMaster: Oversees and maintains the League website by collecting, reviewing and updating information for publication. Develops new website features to ensure current and new information needs are met. Time Requirement: Full Season
Snack Bar Coordinator: Manages food selection, purchase and inventory for the League snack bar. Oversees scheduling of team parents and substitutes, opens and closes Snack Bar and manages the budget and cash box. Time Requirement: Full Season
Coach Administrator:
Administers the coach selection and training efforts for the League
during the preseason and throughout the season.
Divisional Player Agent:
Act as resource to Team Managers in an age division by providing
information or clarification of procedures and rules and for conflict
resolution. Reports concerns involving rules or conflicts to the
Umpire-In-Chief or Player Agent within 24 hours. Must have one year of
participation in that age division to qualify.
MVLAGS Executive Board Members serve for a minimum of one year. Elections are held at the end of the regular season. A substantial time commitment is required. Please email us if you are interested or contact a current board member.
President: The presiding officer of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, responsible for the general functioning of the League and the logistical operation and coordination of League volunteers. Oversees all Board Members and volunteers involved with the League.
Vice-President: The Vice-President assists the President, maintains the existing list of League sponsors and actively solicits new sponsors and oversees all volunteers involved with the assets of the League as well as Publicity and League Events.
Secretary: Records the activities of the League and maintains appropriate files, mailing lists and records. Oversees League communication and and all volunteers involved with League correspondence and documentation.
Treasurer: Receives and distributes League funds and maintains an up-to-date accounting of League funds and budget. Oversees all League volunteers involved with income-generating activities.
Player Agent: Registers and oversees the general well-being of all players and team staff volunteers for the League. Manages the selection of team staff, team formation and maintains and updates confidential information in the league database. Oversees all League volunteers involved with League personnel and the safety.
Trustee (Member-At-Large): Former Executive Board Members who provide valuable historical insight, experience, and expertise necessary for the maintenance and growth of the League. Available for advise and perspective and may volunteer for specific tasks in their area of expertise or interest or to fill operational Board positions. |
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