Signing up to volunteer with Appleton Little League is completed through registration or through your Sports Connect account. 

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Expectations and Guidelines for Family Participation

Overview

Appleton Little League relies on the time and commitment of volunteers to provide a successful experience for our players and their families. Volunteering and fundraising are the backbone of our nonprofit’s success, and every family’s participation is crucial to the continued growth and operation of our programs. While this policy outlines the minimum requirement for volunteering for participating families, we encourage you to volunteer as much as you are willing and able, to contribute to the success and quality of the organization.

NEW - Volunteer Requirements for 2026

• Each family is expected to complete a minimum of one volunteer shift per player registered for the 2026 regular season. Each shift will be approximately 1.5 hours.
• A volunteer deposit in the form of a $150 check will be collected by your player's team prior to the start of games for the regular season, as a commitment to fulfill the volunteer requirement. Checks will be securely held by our treasurer.
  
• After the volunteer commitment is completed, the check will be returned to the family uncashed.
• Following the completion of our Second Season ("S2") in August, any player's family that have not fulfilled the volunteer requirement will be informed and their checks will be subsequently cashed.

Qualifying Volunteer Roles*

The following qualify as shifts that fulfill the volunteer requirement:

• Concessions (one shift)
• Preseason or Postseason Field Cleanup (minimum of one 1.5 hour shift)
• Field Game Preparation (15 minutes each, 6 field preps = 1 shift)
• Opening Day role

Other roles that automatically satisfy volunteer requirements:

• Rostered Managers ("Head Coaches") and Assistant Coaches
• Team Business Manager
• Board of Directors Executive Committee member
• Game Umpire (unpaid minimum 1 game)

Volunteer Buyout Option

• While we highly encourage all families to volunteer, families may choose a buyout option in lieu of volunteering
• The buyout fee is $150 per player, collected at registration

Volunteer Sign-Up Process

• Pre-season sign-up for volunteer shifts will be available
• There will be a set deadline for “round one” sign-ups; families will be notified of this date in advance
• Additional communication will be sent regarding any shifts still available after the initial sign-up period
• Families are expected to fulfill their committed shifts through the end of our Second Season ("S2") (near end of August)

Volunteer Registration and Background Checks

All volunteers must complete a volunteer application, which is done through the registration process, and consent to and complete a background check, which is subject to league approval. In addition, volunteers are required to complete Little League’s Abuse Awareness training. These are annual requirements (Oct 1 - Sept 30) set by Little League International and are essential for creating a safe environment for our players. We appreciate your diligence and understanding in fulfilling these important steps.

Commitment to Success

We thank every family for their dedication and support. Your involvement as a volunteer is essential to the quality of our programs and the experience of all participants. Together, we can continue to build a thriving and inclusive community.