As you may know, Saratoga Little League is an entirely volunteer-run operation and a team effort on the part of players and families alike. As such, each T-ball family is expected to put in 6 hours of volunteer time to include at least 1 - 3 hour snack shack shift. All other division families are expected to put in 15 hours of volunteer time to include at least 1 - 3 hour snack shack shift of volunteer time during the season. Families with more than one child within the league are expected to put in 20 hours of volunteer time to include at least 1 - 3 hour snack shack shift.
For Saratoga Little League, there are many types of volunteer positions:
Majors/AAA/AA/Farm Divisions:
Team Coach - CREDIT: 15 hours
Attends mandatory annual coaching and first aid clinic(s). Responsible for running the team including practices and games, learning the division playing rules, instructing players in proper baseball skills and involving parents with the team, volunteer, and league activities.
Team Assistant Coach - CREDIT: 15 hours
Reports to Team Coach and attends mandatory annual coaching and first aid clinic(s). Attends all practices and games, teaches baseball fundamentals and manages practices and games during Team Coach’s absence.
Team Volunteer Coordinator (TVC) – CREDIT: 15 hours
Works with the Team Coach and League Volunteer Coordinator arranging and confirming volunteer opportunities for each family on your team. Manages parent communications and organizes game day volunteers for roles including Game Monitor, Scorekeeper, Scoreboard Operator and Field Prep & Clean-Up. Tracks volunteer hours and reports regularly to the League Volunteer Coordinator.
Other Team Volunteer Positions
For each game the Team Volunteer Coordinator organizes and assigns the following roles depending on whether it is a home or away game:
Field Prep (Home Team) & Clean-up (Away Team) - CREDIT: 1 hour per game
Before and after the game, prep the field by dragging and watering down the infield, putting out/away the bases. Before game, complete lining for field foul lines, batter's box and catcher's box. Field Prep before the game is done by the Home team and the Field Clean-up after the game is done by the Away/Visitors team.
Team Safety Officer and Game Monitor - CREDIT: 2 hours per game (Away Team)
Before the game, identify yourself to the Umpire as the Team Safety Officer and Game Monitor. Attend and observe the entire game. After the game, complete the survey on the SLL website to report field and dugout safety, an overview of managers, coaches, umpires and players and their conduct as outlined in the Code of Conduct Policy. Ensure safety in player training, safe playing conditions, coordinate reporting and prevention of injuries, solicit suggestions for making conditions safer, and report suggestions to the League President.
Scorekeeper (AA, AAA & Majors only, Home Team) – CREDIT: 2.5 hours per game
Uses the GameChanger app to track the score of the game. Scorekeepers arrive 30 minutes before the start of the game and attend the mandatory scorekeeper training session.
Scoreboard Operator (Majors and AAA only, Away Team) – CREDIT: 2 hours per game
Set-up the scoreboard and controller before the game, operate the scoreboard during the game, and clean up after the game.
Snack Shack – CREDIT: 3 hours per game
Order taking, serving food and keeping area tidy before and during all games. Clean up after the game.
Mini/T-Ball Division:
Team Coach - CREDIT: 15 hours
Attends mandatory annual coaching and first aid clinic(s). Responsible for running the team including practices and games, learning the division playing rules, instructing players in proper baseball skills and involving parents with the team, volunteer, and league activities.
Team Assistant Coach - CREDIT: 15 hours
Reports to Team Coach and attends mandatory annual coaching and first aid clinic(s). Attends all practices and games, teaches baseball fundamentals and manages practices and games during Team Coach’s absence.
Team Volunteer Coordinator (TVC) – CREDIT: 15 hours
Works with the League Volunteer Coordinator arranging and confirming volunteer opportunities for each family on your team. Manages parent communications and organizes snack shack volunteers. Tracks volunteer hours and reports regularly to the League Volunteer Coordinator.
Snack Shack – CREDIT: 3 hours per game
Order taking, serving food and keeping area tidy before and during all games. Clean up after the game.
Event Volunteer Opportunities:
Prepare to stay for the entire event and be assigned to various roles day-of during Evaluations, Opening Day and Photo Day.
Evaluations (January) - CREDIT: 4 hours
Organizing players, directing players to correct fields and generally assisting the Tryout Coordinator.
Opening Day (March) - CREDIT: 4-6 hours
Help with Opening Day festivities.
Photo Day – CREDIT: 2 hours
Direct players to correct area and generally assist the Photographer and Team Coach.
Fundraiser – CREDIT: 2-6 hours
Various roles to be determined by the Fundraiser Coordinator.