2008 Opening Day Volunteers

Click the following link for the Opening Day Activity Schedule

Role of the Parent

The parents of millions of Little Leaguers, combined with their children, league officials, umpires, managers, coaches, and countless volunteer agencies including sponsors, represent an imposing cross section of our world. Parents must take the initiative to make the local program successful. Little League is not a club in which membership implies baby-sitting benefits and entertainment privileges.

Practically speaking, Little League is an adult, volunteer work project constructed, supervised and assisted by parents who want to extend this benefit to their children. The parent who shirks this responsibility cannot, in turn, expect others to assume the burden.

What makes Niceville-Valparaiso Little League a success? to find out.

Leadership Positions

MANAGER

A manager is the primary point of contact for each team and responsible for the team's actions at games and practices. He/she must possess leadership ability and the know-how to work with young children. It is not enough that candidates for these important roles have previous experience in the game. Managers are interviewed and recommended by the Managers Committee, appointed by the League President, and approved by the Board of Directors. 

Managers are also responsible for providing qualified umpires, if there are not enough volunteer umpires available. If you are interested in managing a team, please contact us.

COACH

Each team is allowed up to two coaches. The coaches' responsibilities are to assist the managers at games and practices. If the manager is not available, one of the coaches must assume the roles and responsibilities of the manager. Coaches are appointed by the manager and must be approved by the Board of Directors. If you are interested in coaching, please contact us.

TEAM MOM

Each team must have one at least one Team Mom (or Dad). The Team Mom is responsible for all "off-field" team activities. These include distributing uniforms and pictures, collecting opening day ticket monies, scheduling concession duties and snacks, organizing the team party, etc. If you can volunteer as a Team Mom, please contact us.

UMPIRE

Often an overlooked aspect of the Little League program, umpiring is one of the most important. The volunteer umpire is as much a part of Little League as the volunteer manager, coach or concession stand worker. In the past, the brunt of umpiring duties has fallen on the managers and coaches, who already have very busy game and practice schedules. 

NVLL hopes to build up a "pool" of qualified volunteer umpires, as many other communities have, that are willing to umpire Little League games on a regular basis. NVLL will provide all required training and equipment. After volunteering for two years, the equipment is yours to keep. If you are willing to umpire, whether you have experience or not, please contact us!

If you have questions about umpiring, please contact our Chief Umpire.

SCOREKEEPER

The home team for each game is responsible for keeping the official scorebook. Each team should have a qualified scorekeeper to perform these duties. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board members are volunteers like everyone else in Little League. The Board of Directors is elected each year at the General Membership meeting, held the second week of September. Board members typically spend hundreds of hours preparing for and running the Little League season. If you have the time and dedication, please contact us to see if there is an open position or you can be nominated for next year's Board of Directors.

OTHER POSITIONS 

There are literally thousands of other volunteers that make the Little League season a success each year who are never recognized. Concession stand workers are critical to meeting the yearly budget. The Board of Directors forms many committees to organize events such as opening day or work on fields and facilities. Any General Member may attend board meetings and join these committees. If you do not wish to become a board member, but are willing to help in any capacity, please contact us!

BACKGROUND CHECKS   

All volunteers must undergo a background check for the safety of our children. In order to volunteer in any capacity, you must fill out a volunteer form.

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Last modified: February 26, 2008