VOLUNTEERING
VOLUNTEERING 101
Milford Jr Spartans have no employees. Like most youth non profit programs and its 100% volunteer driven.
For each athlete, you will have a minimum required amount of events to complete. For your first registered athlete it is 5 events. For each additional registered athlete it is an additional 3 events. Flag Football and Mascots are required 3 events. The volunteer director will survey you on the events you would like to complete and then assign you the number of events needed.
If you cannot fulfill your obligation, it is YOUR responsibility to find appropriate coverage for your shift. If volunteer hours are not fulfilled by the end of the season, the post-dated check will not be returned and will be cashed. This will cover the hours for volunteering expected. Milford Jr. Spartans is a volunteer organization and without the support by everyone, the program cannot run successfully. Please help us make this year successful for all athletes and their families.
This is separate from your required fundraising events!
what does voulunteer time consist of?
Football / Flag Parents:
In Season: You will be volunteering mostly at home games, Jamborees and playoff games hosted by the Milford Jr Spartans. Volunteer slots include chains, MPR's, scoreboard, announcing, concessions, field cleanup, 50/50 and apparel.
Post Season: Any Super Bowl, State or Regional game hosted by the Milford Jr Spartans or in conjunction with the NHYFSC. Every three years the AYF Regional Championships are hosted by NH. The Milford Jr Spartans required to send volunteers to this event to.
Cheer / Mascots Parents:
In Season: You will be volunteering mostly at home games, Jamborees and playoff games hosted by the Milford Jr Spartans. Volunteer slots include chains, scoreboard, announcing, concessions, field cleanup, 50/50 and mat rolling.
Post Season: Any Super Bowl, State or Regional game hosted by the Milford Jr Spartans or in conjunction with the NHYFSC. The NHYFSC hosts the State Championships ever year and the Milford Jr Spartans are required to send volunteers. Every three years the AYF Regional Championships are hosted by NH. The Milford Jr Spartans required to send volunteers to this event to.
How do we Sign Up:
At the beginning of the season, the volunteer director will survey you on which jobs you would like to do. Then they will schedule you for the number of events you need for the season based on the number of athletes signed up for the organization.
Interested in Coaching?
We are always looking for coaches for our multiple teams! Plus you fill all your volunteer hours! Please reach out to Kristen Kraus for cheer at cheerdirector@milfordjrspratans.org or Natalie Dodge for football at footballdirector@milfordjrspartans.org for more information and to find out which teams need coaches! Please note that there are courses and background check that will need to be completed in order to coach.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I can't volunteer?
First thing to do is reach out to your team mom. We understand and each situation will be discussed and kept confidential.
Where and who do I check in with before I start my volunteer time?
Sign in and out for volunteering will be in the concession stand at the event. Please remember its your responsibility to sign in and out. If you do not sign in or out you will not get credit for your time.
If the event is cancelled, do I get credit for what I signed up for?
Yes but, if the event is rescheduled we ask that you complete the time you signed up for.
What if I have multiple children in the program on different teams football and cheer, do I have to volunteer each team?
Yes, the Jr Spartans understand that having children on multiple teams is hard but, helping only one team and not the other doesn't fill the necessary slots needed for each team. For your first athlete you have registered, you are required to volunteer a minimum of 5 events and an additional 3 events for each additional athlete apart of the program. Flag Football and Mascots are required 3 events.
What happens if I do not complete my volunteer time?
At registration, you will be required to give us a check for $100 for your volunteer time, no exceptions. If you do not complete your volunteer hours or make an attempt to do so, we will cash your check.
If I still have questions, who do I contact?
Please email Jessica Goodwin at volunteerdirector@milfordjrspartans.org.
