Volunteer
Welcome Folsom Lacrosse Families,
Thank you for volunteering!
When you access the volunteer schedule you will find a list of all the volunteer jobs needed by your team. The “Open” column shows either “Full” or how many volunteers are still needed for that job. Click anywhere on the line of an Open job to sign-up for that job.
Please sign-up for a job or multiple jobs which total a minimum of 8 “credits” per player for that player’s team. Credits are listed for each job. Generally, a credit equates to an hour of time commitment. (You may "buy out" your hours by paying the league $150/player. Please see your Team Manager for more details.)
Some jobs are a commitment for an entire season while others are specific to a particular game or event. Job descriptions are listed below. Your team’s volunteer sign-up schedule may not have all of the jobs listed in the Volunteer Job Description document, as your Team Manager has tailored your schedule based upon minimum needs and number of volunteers available, to help minimize the amount of volunteer hours required from each family.
**For those who are new to working the "Table" (Timer/Game Clock and Scorekeeper), below is a table training video which covers everything**
If you have any questions, please reach out to your Team Manager or contact Marianne Caraska at teammanagement@folsomlacrosse.org.
Have a great season!
SEASON LONG JOBS:
Team Manager
1) Team game/volunteer reminders and info emails
2) Solicitation/Assignment of Volunteers for games/events
3) Confirmation of Referees/Coaches for home games
4) Coordination of Game Box/Table/Chairs for home games
Pop-Up Tent Manager (away games only)
Bring your personal pop-up tent to each rainy or greater than 80 degree away game for use by the players and coaches to stand under as needed.
End of Season Party Planner / Gifts
Coordinate end of season party for your team at either a public venue or someone's home. Work with Team Manager and Coaches to decide upon a gift for the players and coaches, then coordinate purchase and family contributions.
Photographer
Photograph the players during games, post the pictures for parents to download, and provide pictures to FLA for posting to the FLA website. Personal camera required.
Videographer
Video the games, providing the video to the coach for analysis and coaching purposes. Can also be uploaded for players/parents to download/view. Personal video camera required.
Public Relations
Writes up a summary of team's game highlights including scores and two pictures emailed to the VP Youth Development email address (cityleague@folsomlacrosse.org) within 24 hours after every game.
Statistician (only if requested by coach)
Track statistics during each game, summarize and provide to the coach for analysis and coaching purposes.
GAME DAY JOBS:
Score Keeper (Home Games only)
Sit at the game table, keep track of scoring, penalties, etc. Training available.
Game Clock (home games only)
Sit at the game table, keep track of the time left in each quarter as well as any penalties being served. Training available.
Away Game Table Support (Away Games - Girls only)
2 people from each team are required to be at the table for each girl’s game, including away games. Home game score/clock positions are posted separately.
Visiting Team Spotter Game Table Support (Away Games - Boys only)
1 person from our team sits at the game table at away games. The home team will keep score and be in charge of the game clock. This person’s job is to help spot which player just scored, who assisted, etc. Help the home team table game support people as needed.
Tent/Table/Chair Set-Up / Tear Down (Home Games - first and last games of the day only)
Two large pop-up tents, the game table, and 3 chairs need to be brought from our storage shed down below of the parking lot at Livermore (by the baseball field) up to the field and setup before the first game of the day and then must be torn down and returned to the shed at the end of the day. There is a wagon that is used for transporting the equipment. Typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete this task. A FLA Board Member will meet you at the shed to unlock it.
Bottled Water for Officials
1 person from the team will be bring 2 bottles of water for our officials. Please drop it off at the table and let your Team Manager know.