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ASC Volunteer Policy

The Appleton Soccer Club (ASC) is a volunteer organization which requires the participation of its member’s families to help with necessary functions to run the club. ASC recognizes that all of its members have their own time priorities and constraints. It further recognizes that some families have time and the desire to provide more volunteer hours than others. The dedication and time commitment of member families allows ASC to operate without significantly increasing fees.

The Volunteer requirements outlined in this policy require a minimum number of service hours for each player. ASC will allow families a “ Volunteer buyout” of $25.00 per player if they chose not to participate as a volunteer. The Volunteer Buyout payment is due at registration. All teams will be provided with a list of volunteer opportunities. If none of the listed options work for your family, it will be your responsibility to contact the Volunteer Director to arrange for another opportunity.

ASC Volunteer Opportunity Requirements

Each Recreational and classic player will be required to perform 3 hours of volunteer service during the months of January – July of the current soccer season. In addition, each Classic player will be required to volunteer 2 hours for tournaments for which there is no Volunteer Buyout option. Those opportunities need to be fulfilled during the months of September – July of the soccer current season.

The following positions within ASC will serve as fulfillment of the volunteer commitment:

1. Head Coach of a recreational or classic team (one per team)

2. Assistant Coach of a recreational or classic team (one per team)

3. Team Manager of a classic team (one per team)

4. Serving as an active member of the

· ASC Board

· Recreational Committee

· Classic Committee

· Tournament Committee(individual will have to hold a working position for one of the four ASC tournaments)

· Fields Committee

At the first Team Organization Meeting, a list of volunteer opportunities will be available. For those individuals who need volunteer hours, sign up will be managed through your team coach or team manager. Names and selected opportunities will be forwarded to the ASC Volunteer Director. All volunteer opportunities will be compiled into the ASC Volunteer Tracking document which will be posted on the ASC website. All volunteers are responsible for fulfilling the volunteer activity they have committed to perform.

The following areas will have volunteer opportunities throughout the year:

§ USA Complex Field and Grounds Maintenance

§ Geraniums – Team Rep and Distribution

§ USA Youth Complex Concession Stand

§ ASC Picture Day Help

§ Tournament Support

o ASC Sponsored Tournaments

o Hosted Tournaments for State Championship

o Hosted Games for Special Events

· Classic Team Tryouts

· General Administration

· Other

When arriving at the volunteer opportunity, vouchers will be available which will need to be filled out, signed by an ASC representative, either mailed to ASC PO Box or dropped in the ASC Drop Box located at USA Youth Complex and by the ASC Office(currently in the Acceleration Building). The ASC Volunteer Tracking document on the website will be updated weekly to reflect time worked.

Tournament Volunteer Requirements

ASC will continue to offer ASC Classic teams a discount when participating in any ASC sponsored tournament. In order to receive the discount, ASC Classic teams are required to pay the full tournament cost. The discount will be in the form of a refund check issued during the tournament for teams that fulfill their tournament volunteer hours. For ASC tournaments, volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to: registration, field marshals, referee tent, garbage cleanup, trophy handout and miscellaneous jobs. (If the concession booth is under ASC control, this will continue to be an option for general members to complete their volunteer hours).

ASC sponsors the following tournaments:

· Octoberfest (late September)

· Spring Premier (first weekend in May)

· Nutmeg Tournament (early June)

· Cost Cutter Tournament (late June)

Any field setup for tournaments will be part of the general volunteer opportunities available.

General Guidelines

The volunteer opportunity will need to be fulfilled by an adult who has attained the age of 18; however if a player is 16 or older they may fulfill their own volunteer opportunity.

ASC has ample opportunities to fulfill your volunteer commitment. Individuals will be responsible to follow up and offer their help in a timely fashion. A final determination on fulfillment of the volunteer commitment and on the interpretation of the volunteer policy will be made by the President of the Appleton Soccer Club.

Thank you for your commitment in keeping Appleton Soccer Club running strong.

ASC Board of Directors