We are so glad you want to volunteer!
We are nothing without our volunteers.
Helpful Computer desk help contacts:
BlueSombrero's support team at 866-258-3303. They are in the office from 8 am EST - 8 pm EST Monday - Thursday, and 5 pm EST on Friday. They answer emails on weekends from [email protected].
How do I become a volunteer? It's easy
Step 1: Online Application
AYSO National's chose a new registration process. Everyone must use the new system to sign up this year.
Click button for a quick redirect: This button takes you to the same place as hitting the "Login" button on the home screen top right corner. See example in the photo below.
Note: Since this is our first year of using this system, everyone needs to fill out the volunteer application. It will give you an opportunity to click "Returning Volunteer".
Note: If you have signed up your child to play soccer on this new site, you already have an account. Sign into that account. Skip to "Login" step.
Try using a browser besides Safari. We have heard this one can cause glitches. Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer tend to work better.
Click on "Login":
If you haven't created an account yet, click on "Create Account":
Or if you have already created your account (this is the same account you use to register to your player) "Sign in":
Click on "Volunteer":
Then click on "Find Volunteer Roles"
Then Click on "Select" (see arrow 1) and "View Roles" (see arrow 2).
Click on the one in the middle only. Follow directions from there. (Thanks for volunteering). Note: Volunteer positions are alphabetized. You will find Coach under "Head Coach".
Upon completion of your online volunteer application, every volunteer applicant is immediately background checked so that we may have a safe group of volunteers working with all of our children.
- Please print 1 copy of your Volunteer Application. (Note: You have to sign up as a volunteer each fiscal year. Our fiscal year is August 1 - July 31).
- If you get stuck, no worries, simply call 866-253-3303 to get the computer help desk.
- Write down your AYSO ID #. You will need it for your online training.
Step 2 - ID Check
Next step is your ID check. We have several options to make it easy for you to get your ID checked. Bring your printed copy of your volunteer application with you to your ID check.
You can bring your Volunteer Application to one of the Registration Events where we sign up the kids for soccer.
We also have several trained, certified CVPA's at your service to make it easy to get your ID completed.
If you are a new volunteer, courses to take are:
-AYSO CDC Concussion Awareness (45-60 minute online training course)
-AYSO's Save Haven - Course MT02 - (60-70 minute online training course)
For New and Returning volunteers:
Coaches: If you need coach/assistant coach training or additional coach/assistant coach training, email Luis Alvarez, Coach Administrator at: [email protected]
Also see Coach Clinic website page for specific directions on specific division webinar training at: Coach Clinic page click here
Referees: If you need ref training or additional ref training email Chris Boney, Referee Administrator at: ayso922RefAdmin@centurylink.net
Also see Referee website page for specific details on referee webinar training at: Referee Training website page click here
For Team Parent page/directions click here
For Team Parent Handbook click here
All you need to start your online training is the AYSO ID# you were assigned when you signed up as a volunteer. Please start your online training today. Please email our Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions. We do need you to complete the online training before we can approve your volunteer status. If you can't find your eayso.org AYSO ID #, simply call 800-872-2967 and ask for the computer help desk. They will find it for you. Thanks for completing it as soon as possible.
- You will need your AYSO ID Number to sign in to aysotraining.org. You will find this on your AYSO Volunteer Application (top right corner).
Everyone needs to take Safe Haven Training and Concussion Training at least once. You can take it again if you'd like.
Take your specific training as to the volunteer job you would like, such as “Referee Training” or Coach Training.
I want more info on becoming a:
Coach
Referee
What is Safe Haven Training?
Safe Haven is a program designed to address a growing need for child and volunteer protection.
Child Protection
There are four elements in the Safe Haven intervention cycle. These are intended to stop child abuse and its agents before they get into the program
- Create Policies
- Screen Volunteers
- Train Volunteers
- Promote Education and Awareness
AYSO's Safe Haven Program for Parents
Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
This law grants immunity form certain types of prosecution for volunteers who meet its requirements. In order to receive full protection under the law, AYSO volunteers need three things.
- They must be properly trained and certified.
- They must be performing duties as laid out in a position description.
- They must act within the scope of AYSO's Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines.
AYSO Certification
AYSO's goal is to provide certification training for all its volunteers. Certification offers the hope that every AYSO child will be treated with understanding, compassion, and respect.
Have additional questions about volunteering?
Check out the National AYSO Website Volunteer Section. Click here to go there now.