Volunteering

 

Without our Volunteers, there would not be a Miracle League.  Our Volunteers  make it happen.  If you are interested in volunteering for the Miracle League we have many options both on and off of the field.  You won't be sorry that you volunteered.  To learn more about each positions click on the links below:

 

Managers

Buddy Team Leaders

Coaches

Team Parents

Buddies

Umpires

Announcers

Game Coordinators

 

To register to volunteer, click on the Registration link on the left.  There is no cost to volunteer other than your time.  You'll be paid back with players' smiles.

 

 

Managers  back to top

• Insure a safe playing environment.

• A Manager is an important volunteer position in the Miracle League. It is probably one of the most rewarding, too. 

• Each team will have one Manager.

• A Manager is responsible for all aspects of their team to include communicating to parents, players, and team volunteers. 

• The two Managers during the game are responsible for everything that happens inside of the fence on the field.

• All Managers must pass a criminal background and child abuse background check.

• Coordinate team activities with the coaching staff and maintain contact with players and families.

• Insure that each player receives a uniform.

• Communicate concerns regarding specific players to the League officials.

• Manage team equipment and insures its arrival before each game.

• Provide copies of team line-up to umpire and announcer before each game.

• Make sure players have the opportunity to learn new skills. Keep up the team spirit.

• Pitch.

• Monitor weather before and during the game and determine whether or not to cancel or postpone.

Buddy Team Leaders  back to top

• Insure a safe playing environment.

• A Buddy Team Leader is responsible for coordinating all aspects and activities for the Buddies assigned to a team and communicating with the Buddies. 

• Each team will have one or more Buddy Team Leaders assigned.

• Insure that each player has an assigned Buddy if required by the league.

• Each team will be assigned more Buddies than players to allow for schedule conflicts.

• Contact their Buddies before a game is played to determine who will be at the game to make sure players are covered.

• Click here to learn more about the Buddy Program.

Coaches  back to top

• Insure a safe playing environment.

• Assist the Manager with the team as needed.

• Pitch.

• Verifies that each player has an assigned Buddy.

Team Parents  back to top

• Insure a safe playing environment.

• Assist the Manager and Coaches with communication to the team.

• Watch for over heating, dehydration and overexertion.

• Provide health issues and special requirements to the manager and coach.

Buddies  back to top

• Insure a safe playing environment.

• To protect the Miracle League player at all times.

• When a hard hitter is up to bat, Buddies are to step in front of their Miracle League Player for protection.

• Always allow the Miracle League Player as much freedom as possible to play his/her own game.

• Assist the Miracle League Player as much as possible to play his/her own game.

• Assist Miracle League Player according to their needs.

• Be of good spirit with enthusiasm, love, good attitude, and concern in motivating the players and their families.

• Become their friend and get to know the players and their families.

• Arrive at the field 30 minutes prior to game time.

• Be properly dressed in a clean Buddies shirt.

• Buddies must wear sneakers.  No sandals or high heels.  Buddies will be expected to be able to run to keep up with some players

• Demonstrate high morals and integrity on and off the field.

• Prior to the start of the season, all Buddies will be required to attend a Buddy Training class.

• Click here to learn more about the Buddy Program.

Umpires  back to top

• Insure a safe playing environment.

• Should always demonstrate enthusiasm, love and concern for each player, buddy, and volunteer.

• There should be one to two umpires per game.

• The umpire should start each game with a loud and clear “Play Ball!”

• The umpire is to call each child safe at first base and home plate.

• The umpire should wear the approved Miracle League umpire shirt and should be presentable and clean at all games.

• The umpire should arrive 15 minutes before each game.

• The umpire will call the beginning and ending of each game at the appropriate time.

• The umpire is to assist coaches and players as necessary.

Announcers  back to top

• Insure a safe playing environment.

• Get lineups from each team before starting the game.

• Should be aware of time to get the game started, moving along, and finished within the time period.

• Be enthusiastic.

• Announce the lineups before each game begins.

• Announce each batter and jersey number when they come to bat.

• Announce each runner as they score at home.

• Announce the score after each half inning.

• Have someone sing "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" between the 1st and 2nd innings.

• Play music between innings

• Operate the scoreboard.  It's really easy.

• The Announcer sets the tone for the game.

Game Coordinators  back to top

• Insure a safe playing environment.

• Responsible for all activities at the Miracle League Field.

• Setup game equipment, PA system, and scoreboard and tear down after the game.

• Coordinate with any volunteer groups at the field.

• Support all other volunteers as needed.

• Monitor weather before and during the game and determine whether or not to cancel or postpone.