LITTLE LEAGUE IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO HELP!
Glenwood Little League depends on the mix of talents of our dedicated volunteers -- some of whom are completely new to baseball. There are many different ways to help, both at the level of each individual team and league-wide. And there is training and support to help you get started.
Please click the links below to find out more about the league-wide and team-specific volunteer roles. Baseball / softball knowledge is not required!
Available volunteer POSITIONS:
BECOMING AN AUTHORIZED VOLUNTEER
You must sign up to Volunteer in Registration each Season. After you attach your required training, you will be sent an email with a link to take you to complete a background check. Background check is required to become an authorized volunteer with Glenwood Little League.
Being a manager or coach requires time, patience, and basic knowledge of the game of baseball. You may be required to attend meetings, instructional sessions, or seminars. You will communicate with the parents/guardians of your players to inform them of any schedule changes, rainouts, and Little League events and activities.
As a manager or coach, you have more interaction with young people than anyone else in Little League. Therefore, it is important that you understand the goals and virtues of the Little League program in order to effectively communicate them to your players.
Aside from calling ball or strike, safe or out, umpires are responsible for teaching players good sportsmanship and the rules of the game. Umpires are also called upon to interpret rules and help settle minor disputes that may occur during games.
Most Little League games have one home plate umpire and a minimum of one field umpire. Before becoming a home plate umpire you may be required to participate in training sessions and seminars.
While home plate umpires are scheduled well in advance, field umpires are often determined minutes before the game begins. As you arrive at your child’s game, your coach or the home plate umpire may ask you to be the field umpire. When you agree, your main responsibilities are to call plays on the bases, determine if balls are fair or foul, and assist the home plate umpire with other calls.
Helping with Field Maintenance
In some cases, your local Little League is required to maintain the fields that your child plays on. As a part of the field maintenance crew, your skills and abilities may be used to mow grass, line fields, rake dirt, and execute minor repairs on fences, benches and bleachers.
Becoming a League Officer:
League President.
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Player Agent
Safety Officer
Internet/Information Officer
Coaching Coordinator