Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

The Miracle League of Montgomery county is seeking qualified members to join its Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors meet virtually on a bi-monthly basis for approximately 90 minutes. Our typical meeting agenda covers: review of baseball operations, fundraising initiatives, financial reports, recruiting of players, coaches and volunteers, various administrative tasks and issues. We are seeking Board members who also can be active volunteers for our mission-as game day volunteers, fundraisers, recruiters, event ambassadors, ect. Prospective Board members should have some experience with youth sports, a sensitivity and preferably some experience with children having physical and/or cognitive disabilities, and sufficient time to devote to their duties as a Board member. Our field is located in Germantown, MD and games are played on Saturday and Sunday in the Spring and Fall season (about 8 - 10 games each) 

Duties:

·         Game day on-field supervisor of teams, players, buddies, adult volunteers, parents

·         Keep kids safe while they are playing; encourage team spirit and player satisfaction  

·         Help keep the playing field activities moving

·         Help players learn some basic baseball skills (running bases, throwing, catching, fielding, batting, team bonding)

·         Attend all Spring & Fall Season games

We need 2 coaches for Saturday and 2 coaches on Sunday. 

Qualifications:

·         Ability to work with special needs children 

·         Strong knowledge of baseball 

·         Good communications skills

·         Some coaching experience preferred

·         At least college age preferred

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Miracle League Buddies are volunteers ranging in age from elementary school to senior citizens.  These include family members, individuals, and local youth and civic groups.  All Buddies are expected to demonstrate appropriate maturity, and to exhibit sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with Players.”  Many people refer to the Buddy volunteers as “Angels in the Outfield.”   Buddies can bring their own equipment but that is not required. What is required is to provide smiles and laughter to the Miracle League Players.

The minimum age for a Buddy is 13.  All Buddies are expected to demonstrate appropriate maturity, and to exhibit sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with Players.  The goals for Miracle League Buddies are:

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

We have volunteer opportunities in the Fall and Spring seasons on Saturday and Sunday.