MetroLacrosse offers a variety of positions for volunteers. While playing and coaching experience is valuable, it is not required for all volunteer positions.
If you are interested in any future volunteer positions, please complete the MetroLacrosse Volunteer Form. Our Volunteer Manager will contact you to place you in one of our future open positions.
If you have any questions, please contact us at volunteer@metrolacrosse.com.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are interested in any of the positions below, please fill out the MetroLacrosse Volunteer Form, and we will contact you about your involvement this season.
Spring Season Team Program (April 2nd - June 15th) - Volunteer coaches serve as the frontline of MetroLacrosse programming. Coaching a MetroLacrosse team is not only a significant time commitment, but also a commitment to your players who will be looking to you as a mentor. Coaches have a great deal of responsibility and truly have a huge impact on each and every participant’s development. Coaches should view themselves as facilitators—they are facilitating the development of each participant by correctly role modeling the values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. For these reasons, our coaches are expected to:
- Times: Practices take place on two weekdays (6-8pm) and on Saturday mornings.
- Locations Available: Chelsea and Dorchester.
- Volunteer Training: Mandatory for all coaches (March 16th).
- Time Commitment: Approximately 6-8 hours per week.
- Attend mandatory coaches’ trainings;
- Be on time and present for EVERY practice, activity, and game, no exceptions;
- Adhere to and enforce MetroLacrosse policies and coaching philosophy, which is guided by the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. culture;
- Be responsible for field set up and clean up (ideally by delegating to their players);
- Work with a full-time staff member who serves as the team’s General Manager to design, implement, and manage all practice activities;
- Preside over all on-field activities during practices and games;
- Ride the team bus to ALL away games and events;
- Work with the General Manager to enforce MetroLacrosse rules for behavior and discipline;
- Communicate actively with MetroLacrosse staff about the team;
- Engage parents and families in the team and in MetroLacrosse activities as a whole;
- Participate actively and openly in coach development and feedback offered by MetroLacrosse staff.
Intramural Program (Dates TBD) - Volunteers lead basic lacrosse activities with 3rd-8th graders at community centers in Allston, Dorchester, Chelsea, Brockton, and Lawrence. Programs take place two afternoons or evenings a week for six weeks.
- Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per week
Additional Volunteer Opportunities:
Can’t coach a team or intramural program? Here are some other great ways to get involved:
Job Shadowing - MetroLacrosse supports participants’ aspiration for college and career by offering job shadowing opportunities during school vacation weeks. We welcome volunteers who are able to mentor and help participants with the development of these goals by hosting 1-5 student-athletes for a one-day job shadowing experience. Job shadowing volunteers are required to:
- Work in an environment that welcomes the opportunity to host and support the development of young adults;
- Prepare a thoughtful, enriching, and well-planned job shadowing experience for participants;
- Communicate in a timely manner with MetroLacrosse staff to ensure logistics are well executed;
- Be reliable.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Referee - At every MetroLacrosse game, volunteers serve as R.E.S.P.E.C.T. referees to observe, evaluate, and provide feedback to MetroLacrosse participants based on their adherence to the values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Referee volunteers are required to:
- Be on time to games and events;
- Be attentive throughout the course of the game;
- Evaluate players when they are on the field as well as on the sidelines;
- Meet with both teams after each game to discuss the team’s performance by providing specific examples and suggestions for improvement where needed;
- Provide balanced feedback;
- Have an engaging and approachable demeanor.
Special Events - MetroLacrosse hosts a number of different events throughout the year. These events range from charity lacrosse tournaments to fundraisers and we always need the extra help of reliable volunteers to make them happen. Event volunteers are required to:
- Arrive on time and remain actively engaged while at the event;
- Have a flexible, “do anything” attitude;
- Have strong interpersonal skills and a people-first approach to work since volunteers may interact with MetroLacrosse constituents such as participants, families, and donors;
- Have knowledge of MetroLacrosse’s mission and values;
- Be able to work within a team.
Administrative - MetroLacrosse always has a variety of office projects and administrative tasks throughout the calendar year that are perfect for people who are looking for flexible volunteer hours. These projects include: large mailings, database cleanup, equipment inventory and distribution, data entry, and other tasks as they arise. Administration volunteers are required to:
- Have a strong attention to detail and organization;
- Be able to take direction and work both independently and within a group;
- Have a flexible, “do anything” attitude;
- Arrive on time;
- Be reliable.
Development Committee - The MetroLacrosse Development Committee works to expand the fundraising capabilities of the organization through various strategies and personal connections. These strategies include, but are not limited to:
- Introducing MetroLacrosse to new foundations that align with our mission;
- Generating attendance for fundraising and volunteer engagement events;
- Securing a major gift from an employer or nominating MetroLacrosse to be a beneficiary of a corporate philanthropic program at your company;
- Providing names and contact information for MetroLacrosse’s Annual Fund Campaign;
- Hosting a donor cultivation event at your home or office;
- Securing in-kind donations of goods and/or services;
- Increasing our volunteer pool by referring potential volunteers to complete the online volunteer registration form.
If you have any questions, please contact us at volunteer@metrolacrosse.com.
If you are interested in any MetroLacrosse Volunteer position, all new and returning volunteers must submit: MetroLacrosse Volunteer Form
