VOLUNTEERING
Amateur athletics benefits the community as a whole, strengthening community and social ties.
Like most organizations, Langley Fastball Association relies on dedicated volunteers in order to offer the very best programs possible.
All of our participants are required to provide a minimum of 4 volunteer hours to aid in the success of our programs. Sign up for volunteer hours is done during registration, through the automated registration system.
It is YOUR responsibility to make sure your 4 hours of Association volunteering is completed. Please check back often for new opportunities:
**Please note: Only the volunteer opportunities listed count towards your 4 hours. Team responsibilities do not count towards your time.**
All coaches, managers, treasurers, and anyone else with access to personal member information MUST complete a RCMP Criminal Record Check every 3 years IF a volunteer disclosure form is filled out every year.
Please make sure your Criminal Record/Disclosure process is up to date, as soon as possible.
To complete a CRC, there are a few steps you will have to take:
1. Identity verification: In the new eCRC system, an applicant’s identity is verified using their BC Services Card. If the applicant is using the BC Services Card to access the online service for the first time, they will be directed to activate their card by video or in person through Service BC. Please note if applicants choose to activate their card in person, a mobile device is still required (iPhone, iPad, or Android) This does take a few minutes but is fairly painless.
If you have already created a BC Services Card account you can move straight to Step 2.
2. Head to https://justice.gov.bc.ca/
3. Use the code: W7NK7CAUF4
Below are a few notes about the Volunteer program
Volunteer Shifts
- You are responsible for making sure you complete your volunteer shift and are aware of when it is.
- We will be using Sign-Up Genius this year to schedule your shift. You will receive a reminder email 48 hours before your shift.
- Your volunteer shift can be found on the Sign-Up Genius link that you will receive when you confirm your shift.
- We know that life happens, and plans change, so you may need to change your shift. This needs to be done with at least 48-hours notice of your shift so we have time to make sure our event is not impacted.
- To change your shift please email lfavolunteerco@gmail.com.
- If you do not show up for your scheduled shift, we will process your deposit immediately.
- Specific Concession shifts will not be determined until closer to the date of the tournament. Please select a time of day and you will be contacted with the exact shift later.
Deposits
- $150 Volunteer Deposits for U9 & Up and $100 Uniform Deposits for U10 and up. $50 Uniform Deposits for U6 & U8.
- These are required to be handed in at Uniform Hand-Out.
- Uniforms will not be handed out until deposits are received.
- We are excited to announce that we have heard you and you will now be able to use your Credit Card to submit your deposit.
- For payment via Credit Card, please print off the attached form and bring to uniform hand-out. You will still need to present your card so the information can be confirmed.
- Payment by cheque, please make them payable for April 30th, 2024. They will not be cashed until the end of the season or sooner if you fail to show for your scheduled volunteer shift.
If you are able to commit to more, or offer unique skills or services that are not listed please email our volunteer coordinator directly at lfavolunteerco@gmail.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Pre-Season Field Prep
- Those fields don’t prep themselves after the long wet winter! We start off the season right with a bit of weeding, a bit of sweeping and a bit of fun. Our field prep days will get you involved in making sure those bases are straight, and home plate is where it should be. Digging for the second base pin is always a fun way to start the season.
- Concession Help
- Its our job to keep those ball players fed and hydrated as they work through the tournaments this season.
- Assist our Food and Beverage Coordinators with the various aspects of running the concession stand, including: cooking on the grill, running food, washing dishes, taking orders, and operating the cash register. Shifts to be determined at a later date.
- Coaches and Assistant Coaches
- We can’t run our teams without you! If you have a keen interest in making kids and youth sports experience a positive one, this role could be for you. Some fastpitch knowledge is desirable but not required!
- ***Coaching fulfills your family’s volunteer commitment for all kids***
- Tournament First-Aid
- You must have a minimum of a Level 1 first-aid ticket. You will be required to be available on-site during a tournament and will be provided with a first-aid kit and radio too keep with you at all times during your shift. Shifts to be determined at a later date.
- Uniform Hand-Out & Hand-In
- Under the supervision of our uniform managers, you will assist players with their finding the right size, number and colour for a great season. You will also help coaches grab their equipment for the season. A fast paced but fun event, this is always one of our most popular volunteer jobs.
At the end of the season you will collect uniforms and equipment from coaches and help our coordinators get it all ready to be put away for the season.
- Under the supervision of our uniform managers, you will assist players with their finding the right size, number and colour for a great season. You will also help coaches grab their equipment for the season. A fast paced but fun event, this is always one of our most popular volunteer jobs.
- Team Photo Nights
- Make sure our team photos run smoothly by helping coaches and families fill out forms. Also help the photographer organize teams to stay on schedule.
- *You may also be required to collect money for pub night, Neufeld Farms orders, and sell LFA apparel.
- Tournament Staff
- Help us keep our tournaments running smoothly. Your 4 hour shift could include setting up fences, prepping fields, running equipment to games, and anything else that our tournament director requires. Shifts will be determined at a later date.
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We would like to acknowledge that our Langley Fastball home fields are located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Tsawwassen First Nation (Coast Salish people), and Sto:lo First Nations.