West
Boise Little League is an entirely volunteer-based organization that depends on
your help to make the t-ball, baseball and softball season a memorable event
in your son or daughter’s life. We understand your life is busy, but please
take the time to help make the Little League experience a fun and rewarding
one. Depending on your availability and preference, consider the following opportunities:
Head Coach – Manage team practices, team volunteers,
games, etc. Each head coach will require
one or two additional “coaches” to help in the team practices and games.
Assistant Coach – Assist head during team
practices and games. Works under
a head coach to help make sure players, equipment and facilities are
well-prepared and organized.
Umpire – The regular season has a
certain number of games per level, with a split of home versus visitor. The
home team provides the behind-the-plate umpire and the visiting team the field
umpire. Each team needs to recruit three umpires for a total of about 5 games
per individual per season. Umpires are required to attend training classes.
Pre-Season Field Preparation – Preseason field prep is a
very important need requiring those who like to be outside working! The season
for this starts in November and runs all year long in the form of 'game/field
prep'.
Opening Day Volunteer – Opening day is usually a
half day event. One or two individuals from each team are asked to volunteer to
help for one of the partial shifts during the event. This volunteer position will require, at most,
a two-four hour time commitment on the scheduled day of the event.
Pre-Game Field Preparation – Prior to each game the
home team prepares the field by placing bases, chalking the lines and batter’s
box, raking rough spots in the field. At the conclusion of each game, the
visiting team removes the bases and drags the field. If you are planning on attending most of your
players games, this may be the volunteer position for you. Requires just a few minutes before or after
the games.
Safety Parent – Safety
parent duties include bringing the team first aid kit to each game and reporting
any accidents. Usually one parent is required for this team position. The safety parent will also need to attend a one
hour first aid training hosted by the WBLL Safety Officer. If you are planning on attending all of your
players games, this may be the volunteer position for you.
Team Parent – A single volunteer for each team
disseminates team information regarding practices, volunteer schedules, keeps
team web site current.
Score Keeper – The home team for each
game provides an official score keeper in the official scorebook. The team also
keeps a scorebook for use by the manager and coach. If you are planning
on attending most of your players games, this may be the volunteer position for
you.
Pitch Count – The
home team also keeps the official pitch count for both teams. If you are planning on attending most of your
players games, this may be the volunteer position for you.
Snack Shack – Two individuals from each
team are expected to volunteer to help at the Snack Shack, at least one game
day per season; approximately three hours.
The volunteer can help on their child’s game day or on a different day/evening.
Assistant Team Parent – Responsible for handing
out and gathering team forms, picture packets, etc. Approximately
a four-hour time commitment.
For information on any and all of these volunteer activities, please contact
WBLL Info Officer.