2024-2025 FRAA Volunteer Fee and Procedure
Inhouse Baseball and Softball
For the inhouse baseball and softball programs, each family (including the coach) is required to pay a volunteer fee of $200.
This check must be written out to FRAA and given to the head coach before receiving a uniform.
All head coaches must collect the entire team's check, prior to picking up the team uniforms. The Head Coach position fulfills volunteer credit. Assistant coaches do not.
Once all checks are collected, they will hand them in to Lindsay McQuire and she will give the head coach the team uniforms.
Check Envelopes will then be given to the Treasurer to hold for the season.
Family checks will be given to the oldest child’s coach.
Every family must complete a minimum of 1 shift per athlete during the regular season. For example, if a family has 3 players, they will need to complete 3 shifts. Additionally, each family is required to work 1 shift on opening day.
Inhouse volunteer scheduling will be organized weekly, and all teams will receive a link to sign up for their assigned weeks. For example the week of April 22-27, the Pinto Lug nuts and 8u Softball Blue teams will have specific shifts and be sent a link to sign up. Those teams are responsible for covering all shifts: Once teams are made for the spring season, a team schedule will be emailed out to divide teams evenly. 4 teams per week will be assigned.
A week of shifts will be as follows and will be signed up for on a first come basis.
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (2 or 3 people per shift)
Saturday: 4 shifts of 2.5 hours (4 people per shift)
Monday - Thursday: Scoreboard Operator (1 Person each filed)
Saturday- 4 shifts 2.5 hours (1 Person each field)
Saturday Food Runner - Available all day (1 person)
**** Please Note that total sign up numbers will determine the shift dates and slots. This is subject to change.****
Opening Day Volunteering
On opening day, each family is responsible for working 1 shift. This requirement applies to board members as well. However, these shifts do not count towards the in-house volunteer credit.
It is important to note that being part of the planning committee does not exempt individuals from completing the required in-house volunteer hours.
Travel Baseball and Softball
For travel baseball and softball, a volunteer fee of $150 is required. This check must be given to the head coach before the team’s first game, and all checks will be submitted to Jolene O’Leary.
All travel coaches are required to work in the concession stand or participate in a slot at tournaments. Each family must complete 2 tournament shifts per athlete, with a total of 85 shifts available to fill for each tournament.
Volunteer Shift Sign-In
All volunteers will sign in using a QR code via their mobile phones. The weekly QR code will be located on the back door of the concession stand. Paper sign-ins will not be accepted; this digital method is implemented for better organization. It is the responsibility of each volunteer to ensure they sign in for credit.
Check Destruction and Cashing Policy
At the end of the inhouse season, checks for families who have completed their volunteer assignments will be destroyed. Conversely, checks for those who have not met the requirements will be cashed. The same policy applies at the end of the travel season.