Our community would not be what it is without the involvement of NWLL’s families and friends. Every family volunteers to ensure a great experience for the kids and families we serve - and we have plenty of roles to best fit your time, experience, and comfortability. We are more than a youth baseball program, we are a community. In this community, everyone has a place and a role to play.

The League provides a range of flexible volunteer opportunities to fit everyone’s schedule. Read about the Volunteer Team Roles to find the best fit for you and your family.

In addition to volunteering for a team role, every family of an upper division player also volunteers in the Snack Bar. The number of Snack Bar shifts you need to cover change from season to season. Please note there is now a single opt-out fee that covers both your team volunteer role and for Snack Bar.  Opt-out fees can only be paid during registration. 

Our volunteers are not just responsible for making baseball happen, we’re also responsible for establishing and maintaining our community’s culture. Please be sure to review the Volunteer Code of Conduct and share it with your team’s volunteers.

For questions, email [email protected].

Why does the League require a volunteer commitment?

Northwood Little League continues to be an all-volunteer run organization in order to keep our registration fees low and accessible to all families in the community. Additionally, we have found that when parents are involved in the League, it creates a richer and more memorable experience for the kids. NWLL is more than a youth baseball league, it’s a community. 

What is the volunteer requirement?

To meet your volunteer requirements each season, each family is required to:

1. Volunteer for a Team Role

2. Work the Snack Bar

Team Roles

During registration, you are asked to indicate the Team Role you may be interested in supporting during the season. These roles include Manager, Umpire, Team Parent, Assistant Coach, Practice Parent, Scorekeeper, Safety Officer, and others. During the Spring season, roles also include event support positions such as Photo Day Coordinator, Opening Day Volunteer, and Angels Day Coordinator.

Game Duties

For every game, your team and the opposing team share the responsibility for:

• Setting up the field

• Tearing down the field

• Supplying a scorekeeper (for upper division teams)

• Operating the scoreboard and keeping the official pitch count 

• Playing music for player walkup and in-between innings       

Does the League provide training?

YES! We want to make sure our volunteers have the tools they need to feel comfortable in their roles. The League provides training at the start of each season for:

• Umpires

• Safety Officers

• Managers & Coaches

• Team Parents

Can I opt-out of volunteering?

NWLL is 100% volunteer-run, so we need everyone's help. That said, we understand that some parents are unable to meet this commitment. You may choose to opt-out of volunteering for a Team Role and Snack Bar during the registration process for a $500 fee. Please note that you can only opt-out during registration - you may not choose to opt out after the season has started. If you do not sign up to volunteer and you do not opt-out at the beginning of the season, you will be assessed a fee.