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!
Summary of Volunteers Needed by Age Level
Preschool and kindergarten parent volunteers needed:
-- Division coordinators -- to divide players into groups preseason and during the season, to liaise with the NYCFC coaches and communicate with the parents
-- NYCFC coaches also call on parents from the sidelines to help as needed.
First and second grade parent volunteers needed:
-- Division coordinators -- to divide players into groups preseason and during the season, to liaise with the NYCFC coaches and communicate with the parents
-- NYCFC coaches also call on parents from the sidelines to help as needed.
Third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth grade, and high school parent volunteers needed:
-- Parent coaches -- to train the players on Saturdays alongside the NYCFC coaches and to lead games on Sundays
-- Referees -- to officiate the matches (we have a paid youth referee program for ages 12+ -- but parents can also volunteer to officiate)
-- 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) team volunteers needed:
Parent coaches -- to lead the sessions which combine training and games
Buddies -- to support individual players during the sessions
Summary of Volunteer Roles
Parent Coach
>> Attend AYSO coach training for your age level and a local orientation meeting.
>> 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)
>> Attend AYSO training for coordinators and a local orientation meeting.
>> For preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade groups, DCs liaise with the NYCFC coaches and communicate with parents.
>> For third grade and older groups, DCs recruit coaches, create teams, create practice and game schedules, and communicate with parents.
Referee
>> Attend AYSO coach training for your age level and a local orientation meeting.
>> 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!