PURPOSE: Sierra Foothills Little League is a volunteer-based organization. All Board/Committee positions, Managers, Coaches and Team Parents are volunteers. In order to provide a quality baseball program to more than 350 players in our community, we need your help. SFLL thanks you in advance for “stepping up to the plate” to create a fun and memorable baseball season for all.  

FAQ’s

Q. Who is expected to participate in the Volunteer Service Program?

Every AA, AAA, Majors, Intermediate and Juniors Division baseball family. It could be mom, dad, aunts, uncles, grandparents!

Q. What is the Volunteer Service Program requirement for each family?

Snack Shack

~TWO (2) Snack Shack shifts per player.  

Families with 2 or more players registered are required to complete FOUR (4) total shifts. We have 3 fields that have Snack Shack shifts, with these options families can choose a shift outside of your players game time.

Game Day Functions

~FOUR (4) Game Day Functions per player.

Families with 2 or more players registered are required to complete EIGHT (8) total Game Day Functions. Game Day Functions include: Scorekeeper, Pitch Count, Announcer, Scoreboard, Field Prep, Field Clean Up.

Q. What is the Volunteer Service Deposit?

The Volunteer Service Deposit check of $150 is required for each player. For families with 2 or more players, a deposit of $300 is required. Checks shall be made payable to “Sierra Foothills Little League” and include your player(s) name in the memo portion. 

Q. When must I submit my Volunteer Service Deposit?

Volunteer Service Deposits of either $150 or $300 will be collected by Board Members on Uniform Pick-up Day. Uniforms will not be released without a Volunteer Service Deposit check.  

Q. What happens to my Volunteer Service Deposit Check?

Families will have until the conclusion of SFLL Tournament of Champions (TOC’s) to complete their required Volunteer Service requirements and submit their completed and signed off Volunteer Logs to their Team Parent. Once hours have been verified, your $150/$300 check will be shredded or returned if requested.

If ALL required Volunteer Services hours are not completed by the deadline, your $150/$300 deposit check will be cashed after the conclusion of SFLL Tournament of Champions (approximately mid-June). 

It is our hope that our families work together to help our season run smoothly. Our preferred method of support is your HELP and not your deposit.

Q. How do I sign up for my Volunteer Shifts?

An online sign-up portal will become available once games are scheduled. 

Q. How are my completed shifts tracked and logged? What is the Volunteer Log?

The Volunteer Log form will be used by you to record Volunteer Shifts that you have completed. In order to be counted as completed, each shift MUST BE SIGNED off by a Team Parent or Manager. Once your log is complete with shift information and required signatures, you will submit it to your Team Parent.

Completed Volunteer Logs will be maintained by Team Parent in the Team Binder. Team Binders will be collected at the end of the baseball season (approximately mid-June, conclusion of TOC’s) and Volunteer Logs will be reviewed at this time.

Please note that Team Parents are NOT responsible for enforcing or sending specific reminders to families.

 

Q. Can I work a Snack Shack shift for a game that my player is not in? I don’t want to miss a beat!

Absolutely! We have three (3) parks that require Snack Shack workers. Feel free to grab a shift during a game that your player is not in.

Q. What should I do if I can’t work a shift I already signed up for?

Shifts must be rescheduled at least 1 week in advance to allow adequate time to find someone to fill your time slot. It is imperative that you contact the SFLL Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] so that we may plan accordingly. 

Please remember that if you do not show up to work, there is no one there to do it. We rely on your commitment.  

Q. The game got rained out and I am scheduled to work a shift. What happens?

Every year games get canceled due to weather. Please re-visit the online sign-up portal to find another shift to meet your Volunteer Service Requirements.

Q. What options do I have if I do not wish to participate in the Volunteer Service Program?

A BUYOUT option is available during online registration and uniform pick-up day. The cost is $150/player or $300/2+ players.

Q. I’ve got questions about the program…who do I reach out to?

Our SFLL Volunteer Coordinator is your contact for any questions or concerns. She can be reached at [email protected].  

Please refrain from bringing VSP questions and concerns to your Coaches and Team Parents.