VOLUNTEER!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

AYSO is a 100% volunteer-driven organization — every coach, referee, and board member is someone from our own community who stepped up to make soccer possible for our kids. It takes a village to run a season, and there is a place for everyone, no matter how much time you have to give. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to get involved, we would love to have you on the team!

SUMMER 2026 AYSO BOARD OPENINGS:

EPIC Coordinator - After years of dedication, our beloved EPIC Coordinator, Lynne Taylor, is retiring at the end of our Spring 2026 season Our EPIC (Everyone Plays In our Community) program is one of the most special things we do as a league — and we're proud to be the ONLY region in the area that offers it! EPIC is designed for players with disabilities who need additional support to experience the joy of soccer. Every Sunday our athletes and their volunteer buddies come together to learn skills, build confidence, and simply PLAY. We're looking for a compassionate, organized leader to take the reins of this incredible program and continue making soccer accessible for ALL kids in our community. Interested or know someone who'd be perfect? Please reach out to us! Contact [email protected] for more information!

Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA) - This role is responsible for volunteer screening, ensuring all coaches, referees, and volunteers are properly trained and certified, and serving as the region's resource for child protection and Safe Haven policies. The CVP helps promote a safe, positive environment for every player and volunteer. You can see a more detailed job description at wiki.ayso.org/wiki/Category:CVPA. Contact [email protected] for more information!

Safety Director - This role is responsible for all aspects of the region's safety program — including inspecting field equipment, maintaining first aid supplies, managing incident reports, and advising on dangerous weather or other unsafe conditions. The Safety Director reviews field conditions for game days. You can see a more detailed job description at wiki.ayso.org/wiki/Category:Safety_Director. Contact [email protected] for more information!

Volunteer Coordinator - The Volunteer Coordinator helps organize and coordinate volunteers for Region 169 events and activities. Contact [email protected] for more information!

Inventory Manager - The Inventory Manager is responsible for ordering and organizing uniforms each season, as well as making sure coaches have the materials and supplies they need to run their programs. Contact [email protected] for more information!

SEASONAL OPENINGS:

We are always looking for head coaches, assistant, coaches, team parents, and referees! Many of these positions can be selected when registering your child. All AYSO volunteers are required to complete a background check before working with our players, ensuring a safe environment for every child in our program. All AYSO coaches are required to stay current with their training and certifications to remain in good standing as a volunteer with the region.

AYSO Region 169 Dottie DeSantis Volunteer of the Year

Dottie DeSantis Volunteer of the Year Award

Recipients:

2025 - Mandy Ford
2022 - Lynne Taylor
2021 - Linda Dvorscak
2019 - Mike Shumaker
2018 - Chris Raysin
2017 - Dave Livesay

Send in your nominations each May to the Area Director of Region 169!