Volunteer Opportunities

AYSO operates as a non-profit organization run solely by volunteers. Our achievements hinge on your participation! Each parent has valuable contributions to make. Whether your child is playing or not, there are various roles such as coaching, refereeing, serving on the board, and many other volunteer opportunities. Time commitments vary, but we can accommodate your schedule and preferences. Below are a list of current volunteer positions for 2024 fall and 2025 spring season.

Board Member: Region Treasurer
You are all things finance! You will oversee financials and consult with other positions on financial needs, reporting, annual budget, and any fundraising, sponsorship, or partnership opportunities you see fit. You should have monthly, no less than quarterly, Board meetings. There is one required conference; EXPO is held in February every year in Chicago. This is paid for by AYSO. This position will require - on average - 5 hours per month.

Board Member: Region Secretary
You are all things on the Board Schedule! You will create, schedule, and consult with other positions on upcoming dates for scheduling. You will prepare Board Agenda's and Meeting Minutes. You should have monthly, no less than quarterly, Board meetings. There is one required conference; EXPO is held in February every year in Chicago. This is paid for by AYSO. This position will require - on average - 5 hours per month

Board Member: Region Registrar
You are all things registration! You will create registrations, update registrations, and consult with other positions on registration needs. You will be the main point of contact during registration season for registration related questions. You should have monthly, no less than quarterly, Board meetings. There is one required conference; EXPO is held in February every year in Chicago. This is paid for by AYSO. This position will require - on average - 5 hours per month during soccer season.

Board Member: Region Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA)
You are all things training & certifications! You will report and follow-up on trainings or certifications that still need to be completed by volunteers and consult with other positions on different trainings or certification updates from National. You will be the main point of contact with National if a volunteer does not pass their background check. You will prepare Board Agenda's and Meeting Minutes. You should have monthly, no less than quarterly, Board meetings. There is one required conference; EXPO is held in February every year in Chicago. This is paid for by AYSO. This position will require - on average - 5 hours per month.

Uniform Coordinator
You are all things uniforms! You will oversee uniform hand-out, uniform costs, streamline uniforms as you see fit, and consult with other positions on needs or requests. You should have monthly, no less than quarterly, Board meetings. There is one optional conference; EXPO is held in February every year in Chicago. This is paid for by AYSO. This position will require - on average - 5 hours per season.

Fields Coordinator - Multiple Volunteers can be in this position.
You are all things field lining! You will oversee field lining, streamline field lining as you see fit, field lining schedule, and consult with other positions on needs or requests regarding fields. You should have monthly, no less than quarterly, Board meetings. There is one optional conference; EXPO is held in February every year in Chicago. This is paid for by AYSO. This position will require - on average - 10 hours per month during soccer season.

Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
You are all things social media & marketing! You will oversee the Region Facebook page, branding, use your own creativity, and consult with other positions on needs or requests for marketing. You should have monthly, no less than quarterly, Board meetings. There is one optional conference; EXPO is held in February every year in Chicago. This is paid for by AYSO. This position is extremely flexible. You can spend as much or as less time as you'd like on this position. We are looking for a more active social media presence and additional marketing strategies for Organizational growth.

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What do you get from volunteering with AYSO without getting paid?
- Self Rewards; You are going to be part of an amazing program and know that you were able to help create its success. You will be proud of yourself for all you've accomplished.

- Travel; You get to travel for free! All expenses associated with AYSO travel is paid for volunteers. The best part, AYSO is truly a family and always encourage you to bring your family with you to events!

- Rewards; You are going to be rewarded in many ways. Self rewarding, apparel, AYSO partner gifts, camaraderie and much more!

- Family; We are not blind to the fact that volunteers give up more than just time for our Organization. Volunteering within AYSO, your family will gain a family that will welcome you with open arms and help in any way possible.

- Players; Every player deserves to be a part of something positive. Some players do not see this in their every day lives. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing that you put a smile on a player's face, helped them through a skill they were trying to learn, or knowing that you helped create a safe space for players that might otherwise be out doing something not safe.

There truly is a position for everyone! As you see, we are in need of you. Your help matters! We are asking for at least 1 parent in each family to help us as we navigate the growth and not over extend our amazing volunteers that make this Region what it is!

If you have any questions, concerns, hesitations, or need any type of clarification - please reach out to Madison at [email protected].

Thank you to all of the parents for supporting your players as they play through their soccer journey and for all of our current volunteers for going above and beyond for not just the Organization, but most importantly, the players!