Do you want to have a Rewarding Volunteer Experience?

The players make every game special, but it's the people who offer their time and friendship that make it possible.  Volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, buddys, umpires, and announcers are needed for the upcoming season.  Baseball games are played on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 5:30pm and 7pm. 

Please scroll down to see volunteer opportunities and responsibilities

Click here to download VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM

The Miracle League is a Community League.  Please volunteer in any way you can and don't under estimate how important it is to simply come out and cheer on the players.  It only takes a little to make a big difference! 

You can support the Miracle League of the Fox Valley by  volunteering your time.  We need...                
   

The Role of a Buddy:

The Miracle League Buddy is a volunteer ranging in age from 12 years old to senior citizens.  These individuals include family members and local youth & civic group members.  Although we call the volunteers Buddy, many people refer to them as Angels in the Outfield! 

Become a friend: get to know the player and their family.    Have a ton of fun!    Protect the player at all times.      When a strong hitter is up to bat, protect the player, step in front of them.    Always allow the player as much freedom as possible to play his/her game.    Assist the player according to their needs.    Have a good attitude; be of good spirit with enthusiasm, love and concern for the player and their family.    Arrive at the field 30 minutes prior to the game.    Be properly dressed and in a Buddy shirt.    Demonstrate high morals and integrity on and off the field.

The Role of a Coach: 

Coordinate team activities.    Maintain regular contact and communication with players and their families with information about upcoming events or schedule changes.    Verify that each player has a completed and signed registration form.    Provide Director uniform information for each player and ensures that each player receivers their uniform.    Provide families with the game schedule for the season.    Arrive at the field 30 minutes prior to the game.    Provide copies of team line-up to umpire and announcer before a game.   Manages team equipment and ensures its arrival before each game.     Assist the players as they cross home plate.    Ensure that the game keeps moving to avoid running past the start time if a second game is being played.    Communicate concerns regarding specific players to the Director.    Attend scheduled coaches meetings.     Have a good attitude; be of good spirit with enthusiasm, love and concern for the player and their family.    Demonstrate high morals and integrity on and off the field.

The Role of an Asstistant Coach:

Assist the Head Coach as needed.    Verify that each player has a buddy for the game.    Arrive at the field 30 minutes prior to the game.    Have a good attitude; be of good spirit with enthusiasm, love and concern for the player and their family.    Demonstrate high morals and integrity on and off the field. 

The Role of a Team Coordinator:

Assist the Head Coach and Assistant Coach with team activities.    Be informed on upcoming events.    On Opening Day introduce the players and their buddy’s to each other.    Get to know the players, their buddy’s and the families of each player: who belongs with whom.    Be the team cheerleader.    Arrive at the field 30 minutes prior to the game.    Have a good attitude; be of good spirit with enthusiasm, love and concern for the player and their family.    Demonstrate high morals and integrity on and off the field.