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MetroLacrosse welcomes all types of volunteers. Experience playing or coaching lacrosse and/or working in the fields of youth development or education can be valuable, but is not necessary.
Please see our Spring Volunteer Opportunities listed below. Express your interest in these opportunities, or in MetroLacrosse in general, on the following online forms:
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If you are a returning MetroLacrosse volunteer, we know you’ve done this before, so please just complete a simple Volunteer Request Form on our website to let us know what interests you this season:
If you have not volunteered with MetroLacrosse in the past, please complete both of the following forms so that we can learn about you and help you find the right opportunities for this season and in the future:
Even if the current volunteer opportunities do not work for you, if you have not volunteered with MetroLacrosse in the past but would like to express your general interest and get added to our database for future communications, please complete the following form:
If you are matched with a volunteer opportunity, you will be contacted by our volunteer coordinator and asked to fill-out, sign, and mail us the following forms for the safety of our participants:
Our volunteers are one of our greatest resources, so please do not hesitate to contact Meghan D. Hely at volunteer@metrolacrosse.com with any questions.
2010 Spring Volunteer Opportunities
Please note that Coaches Training will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2010. This year coaches’ training will feature guest speakers, lacrosse rules updates, an interactive session on practice tips, snacks, and a brief social following the training down the street at The Stadium! More detail on exact times and location to follow.
- Team Coaching Opportunites
- Intramural Coaching Opportunites
- Additional Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Announcements
Team Coaches
We are recruiting girls’ and boys’ team coaches for the following types of teams:
Youth (Grades 4-6) and Junior (Grades 7-8) Teams
- Locations: Franklin Field (Dorchester) and Chelsea High School (Chelsea)
- Season Dates: 03/29/10 - 06/05/10
- Commitment: Evening practices twice per week (for example, Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays) from 6-8 p.m. Games on Saturdays OR during practice times.
Mandatory Volunteer Training: Saturday, March 13, 2010
High School Team (Grades 9-12)
- Location: Moakley Field (South Boston/Dorchester waterfront, near the MetroLacrosse office)
- Season Dates: 03/15/10 - 05/20/10
- Commitment: Evening practices Monday-Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Games may be played on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays.
- Mandatory Volunteer Training: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Intramural Coaches
Intramural Coaches work with 3rd through 6th graders at various community centers in Boston and Chelsea. Each session involves a lacrosse clinic and fun lacrosse games. There is a set MetroLacrosse curriculum for each session, but coaches often adjust this as necessary for their participants’ skill level. We are recruiting girls’ and boys’ coaches for the following sites:
East Boston YMCA (Donald McKay School in East Boston)
- Dates: 02/02/10 - 03/11/10
- Commitment: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
- Mandatory Volunteer Training: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Jordan Club (Boys & Girls Club in Chelsea)
- Dates: 02/02/10 - 03/11/10
- Commitment: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:30-4:15 p.m.
- Mandatory Volunteer Training: Saturday, March 13, 2010
West End House (Boys & Girls Club in Allston)
- Dates: 03/16/10 - 04/15/10
- Commitment: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Mandatory Volunteer Training: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Mattahunt Club (Boys & Girls Club in Mattapan)
- Dates: 04/26/10 - 05/27/10
- Commitment: Mondays and/or Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
- Mandatory Volunteer Training: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Blue Hill Club (Boys & Girls Club in Dorchester)
- Dates: 04/26/10 - 05/26/10
- Commitment: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Mandatory Volunteer Training: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Can't coach a team or intramural program? Here are some other great ways to get involved.
- Education Programs: MetroLacrosse is seeking volunteers to help out with its Scholastic Placement and College Springboard programs.
- R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Referee: Attend Youth and Junior lacrosse games and evaluate the teams based on the core values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
- Lacrosse Referee: MetroLacrosse is looking for certified referees who will volunteer to work at our Youth, Junior and High School games.
- Special Events: Includes assisting with our annual tournaments and fundraising events throughout the season.
Volunteer Announcements
Save-the-Date! Spring Volunteer Coaches Training on Saturday, March 13, 2010
Save the Date! Spring coaches’ training will take place on March 13, 2010. This year coaches’ training will feature guest speakers, lacrosse rules updates, an interactive session on practice tips, snacks, and a brief social following the training down the street at The Stadium!
MetroLacrosse Winter Tailgate Reminder
You may have received the Invitation already, but we are constantly adding new details! Cornhole registration is limited, so sign up soon. Check out the invitation, photos from past Winter Tailgates, and event details, and purchase tickets here: http://www.metrolacrosse.com/events.html
Our volunteers are one of our greatest resources, so please do not hesitate to contact Meghan D. Hely at volunteer@metrolacrosse.com with any questions.
