What is an AYSO Volunteer?

A coach, a referee, a registrar, a fundraiser, a field marker, a publicist, a treasurer - many people, all contributing their time and efforts to make AYSO a great program for our soccer-playing kids.

Why does AYSO need volunteers?

AYSO needs volunteers because AYSO runs exclusively on volunteer power. Nearly 150,000 registered volunteers run local AYSO programs all over the country. Even the National Board of Directors and National President are AYSO volunteers. If it wasn’t for the thousands of volunteers throughout the U.S. donating their time every season, AYSO would not be as successful and far-reaching as it is today.

Who can be an AYSO volunteer?

Almost anyone can volunteer. Moms, dads, sisters, brothers, grandparents, even friends. AYSO wants volunteers who want to help make our soccer program a fun experience for kids. Everyone plays in AYSO, and everyone has something special to contribute to the program.

How do I become an AYSO volunteer?

It's easy. When you sign-up / register your child, you have the opportunity to submit a volunteer registration for yourself. (Note that if you want to volunteer for multiple positions or on multiple teams, you must submit separate registrations per position per team.)

A great region stems from its volunteers. The more people that get involved each season, the better the experience for both children and parents.

Become an AYSO Volunteer In Three Easy Steps

Step One

Create/Log into your Registration Account on the new Region 1505 Sport Connect system.
Click the "LOGIN" (returning user) or "REGISTER NOW"  (new user) button.
Once you are logged in, click the VOLUNTEER tab on the left hand side.
This will take you to a page where you can find volunteer roles - Coach, Assistant Coach, Referee, VIP or Region Board.
(If you want to volunteer as a Team Parent, you do not need to go through this process and will work with the Coach directly.)

Step Two:

Once you are a officially registered AYSO volunteer, you must take two online courses at AYSOU.org:

1. CDC Concussion Awareness
2. AYSO Safe Haven

Step three:

Depending on the position for which you are volunteering, you may need to take an online training course at AYSOU.org, or register at AYSOU.org for an in-person training course.

All volunteers must be Safe Haven certified, and have completed the CDC Concussion Awareness course, no exceptions.

RETURNING VOLUNTEERS

Simply complete your volunteer registrations for the current season. Returning volunteers do not need to retake the AYSOU Safe Haven course if they have completed it in a previous season.