We need volunteers! In organizations like AYSO and the Little League, volunteers are the lifeblood of the programs. Each age level needs its own parent volunteers to make that age level the best it can be. Training is provided. Please do your part help bring the joy of soccer to kids in our community!

Please sign up as a volunteer when you register your player, or, log back in and sign up once you have an account by clicking VOLUNTEER!

Parent Volunteers Needed

Preschool and kindergarten sessions:
-- Division coordinators -- ahead of the fall season, to divide players into groups.
-- Coaches - support role  - NYCFC coaches run the sessions but parent coaches can assist as needed.

First and second grade sessions:
-- Division coordinators -- ahead of the fall season, to divide players into groups.
-- Coaches - support role  - NYCFC coaches run the sessions but parent coaches can assist as needed.

-- Coaches --  train the team on Saturdays and lead games on Sundays
-- Division coordinators -- to recruit coaches and referees, create teams, set up game schedules, liaise with the NYCFC coaches, and communicate with the parents

EPIC (special needs) sessions:
Coaches -- lead the sessions which combine training and games
Division coordinator -- ALREADY FILLED

Roles for Youth

Preschool and kindergarten sessions:
-- None

First and second grade sessions:
-- None

--Youth referees -- officiate Rivertowns AYSO home games
-- Age: 12 years or older
-- Find out more here: https://ayso.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=963429

EPIC (special needs) sessions:
-- Youth buddies -- support individual players during the sessions
-- Age: Middle school and high school students
-- Find out more here:https://ayso.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=917539

Summary of Roles

Coach
>> Do the online AYSO coach training for your age level.
>> Attend fall and spring preseason meetings.
>> Coach your team's Saturday practices alongside the NYCFC coach and lead your team's Sunday games.
>> Weekly training curriculum provided by NYCFC youth programs.
 
Division Coordinator (DC)
>> Do the online AYSO training for coordinators.
>> Attend fall and spring preseason meetings.
>> For preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade groups, DCs divide the players into groups ahead of the fall season.
>> For third grade and older groups, DCs recruit coaches, create teams, create practice and game schedules, and communicate with parents.
 
Referee
>> Do the online AYSO referee training.
>> Attend fall and spring preseason meetings.
>> Officiate Sunday games..

EPIC Buddy
>> Attend EPIC session each Sunday (60 minutes).
>> Work closely with a player to support them as they develop skills and have fun.

Summary of Some of the Benefits of Volunteering

>> Connect directly with your child and their peers to create a meaningful experience and lifelong memories. 
>> Coveted "friend request" for your player.
>> End-of-season volunteer night out.
>> Rivertowns AYSO shirt.
>> Appreciation from players and parents.
>> An assist when needed from a local network of experienced volunteers.
>> Feeling great because you are bringing the joy of soccer to kids in your community!