SWU VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

The success of our organization and subsequent enjoyment of our members depends on you the volunteer.  South West United (SWU) and member community soccer programs charge a volunteer deposit of $100.00 per family for players registered in U10 to U18.  There are many positions, which if volunteers did not fill, would result in your child not being able to play soccer.  If you do not volunteer, your fee will go towards hiring paid staff for those positions that are positively essential to Club operations and are not being done by volunteers.

Volunteer fees have proven very successful in amateur sports as a way of ensuring that there are enough people to help with the activities of the organization.  The SWU fee has been set at an affordable level when measured against those of other local soccer and sports groups.  Although a fee is levied for the U10 to U18 age groups you may be able to use your volunteer service with younger siblings in our U4 to U8 programs as credit towards fulfilling your volunteer requirements (see chart below).  Also, as a way of helping the communities who support our programs, you MAY also be able to use certain community volunteer service as fulfillment of this responsibility.

Your contribution may be directly to a team or to other opportunities which are of benefit to the operations of the club. During the indoor season each team, through its Head Coach may identify up to eight (8) volunteers. During the outdoor season each team, through the Head Coach, may identify up to nine (9) volunteers including the Head Coach on each CMSA team and up to ten (10) volunteers including the Head Coach on each of our Recreational League (U10 and U12) teams. The opportunities are available through the SWU Volunteer Coordinator or the various partner community soccer programs and associations. Service to the club is not necessarily for volunteering to help your child's team (unless you are coaching or managing). As parents, we trust that you will continue to help and support your child's team as needed.

At the time of registration, you will be given the option of various volunteer roles to select from or the option of paying a volunteer fee of $100 immediately. By choosing this option you will not have to volunteer for any roles. Based on your selections, you may be contacted periodically throughout the season to volunteer. Please remember it is up to you, the volunteer, to ensure that you fulfill your volunteer commitment.

The numerous volunteer opportunities, which may be fulfilled in lieu of paying the fee, are itemized below.  If you are interested in helping with any of these positions or have expertise in any other area please contact volunteers@cswusoccer.com.

When you have fulfilled your volunteer commitment, please ensure that your volunteer contact forwards the information to the SWU Volunteer Committee.

(Please note all families regardless of role must have a deposit cheque on file with the club in all seasons unless you have selected to pay the volunteer fee.) 

                           
 TEAM OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER POSITION	RESPONSIBILITIES and COMMENTS
Coach (U4 to U18)	Assume head coaching responsibilities for the team. One member per team towards volunteer fee.
Assistant Coach (U4 to U18)	Assist coach with team duties. Up to two members per team towards volunteer fee.
Team Manager (U10 to U18)	Assist coach with team registration, communication and parent delegation. One member per team towards volunteer fee.

Team Chaperone (U10 to U18)	Parent available as the same gender as the team for practices and games.  Each volunteer is expected to fulfill this role for 50% of the games. Two members per team towards volunteer fee.
Bench Parent (U4 to U18)	Parent available as the same gender as the team for practices and games.  Indoor season only.  Each volunteer is expected to fulfill this role for 50% of the games. Two members per team towards volunteer fee.
Lines Person (U10 to U18)	Parents are utilized to run lines for outdoor games.  Clinics are usually provided at the beginning of the season to help with training. Outdoor season only. Each volunteer is expected to fulfill this role for 50% of the games. Maximum of two volunteers per team.
Set Up of Nets (U10 to U18)	Parents are utilized to set up nets prior to the start of outdoor home games.   Outdoor season only. Each volunteer is expected to fulfill this role for 50% of the games. Maximum of two volunteers per team.
CMSA Field Marshall	Adult other than a team official who will supervise spectators for possible acts of misbehaviour towards officials. CMSA supplied arm band to be worn. Maximum two volunteers per team.
SWU Recreational League Field Marshall - (U10 to U12)	Act as an official on the field during the games to ensure rules are followed by the teams. Each volunteer is expected to fulfill this role for 50% of the games.  Outdoor season only. Maximum of two volunteers per team.

CLUB OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER POSITION	RESPONSIBILITIES and COMMENTS
Age Group Coordinators ( U4 to U8)	Find coaches, develop team rosters and act as the liaison between the coaches and the Club.
Age Group Coordinators (U10 to U18)	Responsible for the team selection process per age group.  Liaise with all coaches/managers within the age group from information supplied by the Executive Director/Technical Director.  Two volunteers per age group.  Internet access and spreadsheet knowledge a must.
Any Role Required	Jobs pertaining to the operation of the Club on an as required basis.
Board Members	Sit on CSWU Board and attend monthly meetings as required. May be assigned to special committees/tasks

CMSA and ASA Events	As required, provide support as called upon by CMSA and ASA i.e. tournaments, mini-fests.
Equipment/Uniform Committee Member	Beginning or end of season -assist with managing, maintaining, purchasing, issuing and collecting equipment and uniforms.
Evaluators (U10 to U18)	Assist the Age Group Coordinators to assess placement of players on appropriate teams.
Evaluators Assistant	Help Age Group Coordinator and Evaluators with such tasks as player registration and data entry of evaluation results.
Facilities Committee Member	Work with the Facilities Chair to procure outdoor and indoor facilities.
Financial Committee Member	Work with Financial Committee Chair to assist with Club financial matters.
Fund Raising Committee Member	Work with the Fund Raising Chair to fund raise for the Club
General Office Help	Periodically work with the Executive Director during peak times to data entry, filing, help with phone calls etc.  Access to the internet may be required.
Marketing & Communication Committee Member	Work with the Marketing & Communication Chair to assist with newsletters and/or web site
U10/U12 Mini Fest Volunteers	Approximately 50 parents are needed during the event to help with various tasks – usually scheduled near the time a player is scheduled to play in the Mini Fest. Outdoor season only.
Policies & Procedures Committee Member	Work with the Policies & Procedures Chair to incorporate procedures into programs.
Registration Assistants	If held, assist with In-Person Registration and resulting data entry
Technical Committee Chair – Position Filled	Responsible to the Executive Committee/Board of Directors.  Hold regular meetings for organization of and direction to all Technical Committee Members
Technical Committee Member (U4 to U18)	Involvement in setting up programs per age group and attending meetings as required.
Web Site Maintenance – Position Filled	Work with the Executive Director to keep SWU web site up to date.   Access to the internet required.