We need you - and this just may be the most rewarding, fun-filled thing you can do all year...
Anyone can apply to become a volunteer for Little League. Whatever talents or skills you have, we can use them!
Across the country, volunteers are grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, retirees, community leaders, former Little League players, friends, neighbors and more. Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply.
BUT, all parents of children involved in Little League Baseball and Softball are strongly encouraged to volunteer.
As a parent, volunteer, You will have the priceless opportunity to spend quality time with your child or loved one in a safe, fun-filled environment. Oftentimes, parent and child social lives parallel each other. Volunteering allows your life and your child's life to intersect on common ground, with shared interests and goals.
Why Volunteer?
Little League Baseball and Softball is an organization designed to build good citizens. It is a program of leadership, preparing today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders.
Check this out: 10 Reasons to Volunteer for Cicero Little League
At the local level, Little League relies on a devoted legion of adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. Your local Little League program is always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate Little League events and activities. As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being, and overall development of children. By reading further, you will discover that the benefits of volunteering are endless. You will also gain a better understanding of why you should become involved, who volunteers are, what you can do, and how you can sign up.
How Do I Become A Volunteer?
The volunteer application is through the this website. Parents or guardians can register and log in to their account and pick a volunteer role listed.
What Can I Volunteer To Do?
No experience is required to become a volunteer. Most of the volunteer opportunities require little or no training. The best volunteers are those who are able to bring added enjoyment to the game simply be being themselves. You can volunteer to help in virtually any aspect of Little League Baseball or Softball.
Volunteer Roles
Here are some of the volunteer roles available with Cicero Little League.
Team Manager
Responsible for all team operations. This includes coaching the team, communicating with parents, division coordinators and the league, managing/planning practices and games, following the CLL conduct code & attending mandated meetings.
Assistant Coach
Assistant coaches follow the direction of the team manager. They help coach the team and assist the team manager. They are expected to follow the CLL code of conduct for coaches. Tasks include dugout coach, base coach, station coach, etc.
Concession Stand Volunteer
This volunteer role offers a rewarding, fun experience. You simply hand out snacks, food and candy during games. Teams are required to take shifts, but sometimes extra help is needed. No obligation, but help when you can. It's a great way to meet other members of the CLL family! We rely on concessions stand revenue to make this league run and need your help to do it.
Field Crew Volunteer
Willing to help mow, chalk fields, roll puddles, rake infields, hang banners and take part in giving our kids the best baseball experience possible? Become a field crew volunteer. When you're available to help, your help is invaluable.
Helping Hands
Help during practice, games or events. Bench watcher, stand at a base, tee-up or shag balls during practice, batting cage helper, press box announcer... If you like to help out in any way, then you need to register as a volunteer. This does not obligate you to anything, but allows you to participate.
Note: On rare occasions, Little League, through District Administrators and your local Board of Directors, may deny individuals the privilege of volunteering for reasons, past or present, that may be detrimental to the positive development of young people, other volunteers, and/or Little League International. When you apply to become a volunteer, you give the local Little League organization the right to conduct necessary background checks.
Contact CLL About Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering with Cicero Little League, or have any questions, please let us know! Our email address is [email protected]