What are volunteers? 

People who give freely of their time and talent to a worthwhile group or cause. A volunteer is someone who believes that people make a difference and is willing to prove it. 

What is aN AZLE SOCCER ASSOCIATION volunteer? 

A COACH, A REFEREE, A REGISTRAR, A FUNDRAISER, A FIELD MARKER, A PUBLICIST, A TREASURER - MANY PEOPLE, ALL CONTRIBUTING THEIR TIME AND EFFORTS TO MAKE AZLE SOCCER ASSOCIATION A GREAT PROGRAM FOR OUR SOCCER-PLAYING KIDS.

Why do WE need volunteers?

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS BECAUSE PEOPLE POWER RUNS THE LEAGUE. VOLUNTEERS STRENGTHEN THE LEAGUE BY GIVING THEIR TIME AND ENERGY, THEIR IDEAS AND IDEALS. VOLUNTEERS MAKE SOCCER HAPPEN.

Who can be a volunteer?

ALMOST ANYONE CAN VOLUNTEER. MOMS, DADS, SISTERS, BROTHERS, GRANDPARENTS, EVEN FRIENDS. WE NEED WOMEN AND MEN, YOUNG, MIDDLE-AGED AND "YOUNG AT HEART" FOLKS. WE WANT VOLUNTEERS WHO WANT TO HELP MAKE OUR SOCCER PROGRAM A FUN EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS.  EVERYONE PLAYS , AND EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROGRAM. 

  • They contribute a special skill or ability. 
  • They contribute their time. 
  • They contribute their energy. They contribute themselves.

What do volunteers do?

  • They do what is needed to make the program work. 
  • They coach teams and stuff envelopes. 
  • They referee games and write checks. 
  • They line the field.. 
  • They put up goals and take down nets. 
  • They take registrations and raise funds. 
  • They bandage knees and schedule games. 
  • They put up posters and take pictures. 
  • They buy equipment and go to meetings. 
  • They call meetings and run computer programs. 
  • They make decisions and make a difference.

How do volunteers help themselves?

VOLUNTEERS GAIN SATISFACTION AND GROWTH FROM THEIR EXPERIENCES. THEY MAKE NEW FRIENDS. THEY LEARN NEW SKILLS. THEY DEVELOP CREATIVITY. THEY INVESTIGATE NEW CAREERS. THEY ENRICH THEIR LIVES.

How do I become a volunteer?

IT'S EASY. TALK TO YOUR CHILD'S COACH, CALL ANY OF THE BOARD MEMBERS. THEY WILL BE MOST HELPFUL - AND HAPPY - TO FIND THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU.