Volunteers

Volunteering with WHU

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community organization. From coaching and team-management to wrap-up parties and banner-hanging, there are so many fun opportunities to contribute to your soccer player’s club, which in turn helps us to keep our program costs as low as possible. Volunteer sign-up events will come out regularly throughout the year, and credits will be given for subsequent seasons.

When you register for a CMSA program, you will pre-authorize a $150 Volunteer Bond, which will be charged at the end of the season unless you were a rostered team official during the season.

View current sign-up opportunities HERE

Volunteer Credits

Role	1 credit = $25 (max 8/season)	Description
CMSA Head Coach (with necessary certifications)	8 credits	Responsible for prepping/leading practices, present at games or ensures the role is properly covered. Must have all standard (police check, Respect in Sport) and age-based (Canada Soccer) team qualifications up to date.
CMSA Asst Coach (with necessary certifications)	6 credits	Responsible for helping at practices, present at games or ensures the role is properly covered. Must have all standard (police check, Respect in Sport) and age-based (Canada Soccer) team qualifications up to date.
CMSA Team Manager (with necessary certifications)	6 credits	Responsible for ensuring players and team officials are qualified to play, printing game sheets, monitoring anticipated attendance for events, and main point of contact between team and club admin. Must have all standard (police check, Respect in Sport) team qualifications up to date.
CMSA Team Tournament Coordinator (per tournament)	3 credits	Responsible for gauging team interest/availability for tournaments, entering the team and providing necessary information and payment to the organizers, and arranging accommodations (if applicable).
CMSA Team Jersey/Kit Coordinator	3 credits	Responsible for distributing jerseys and uniform items to each player and recording numbers/names on club spreadsheets; will also collect/wash/return jerseys at the end of the season.
CMSA Team Social Media Content Coordinator	3 credits	Responsible for collecting team photos regularly, video clips when requested by Social Media Lead, and sending in a timely manner. Minimum of content for 5 posts per season.
CMSA Team Bench Parent (5 or more team events, U10-U19 only)	2 credits	Only required/applicable for teams with different gendered coach vs players. Same-gendered bench parents will be present at any sessions to ensure Rule of Two and same-gendered safety guidelines are met.
CMSA Team Field Marshal (6 or more games, U10-U19 only)	2 credits	Responsible for writing their name on game sheets as Field Marshal, liaisoning with referee, sitting in the crowd for the game duration, wearing Field Marshal armband, and prepared to mitigate crowd issues/behaviour on either team’s side.
House League Coach (Outdoor U7-U12)	5 credits	Responsible for leading any practices, though majority of the season will require presence/leadership at bi-weekly games, and/or will ensure the role is properly covered and adhere to Rule of Two guidelines.
House League Team Manager (Outdoor U9-U12)	3 credits	Responsible for entering scores into TeamSnap and emailing scores immediately after games to club coordinator. Assist with jersey distribution and equipment transport. Main point of contact between team and club admin.
Casino shift worker (4-8 hr shifts)	4 credits	May involve a variety of shifts at the club’s annual casino fundraiser. (*Signing up for back-up shifts do not qualify for credits unless the shift is actually worked).
Club event shift worker (2 hrs min)	2 credits	Sign-up options will become available for a variety of shifts (ie. Club events, equipment sorting, evaluation helpers, etc).
Linesperson (Outdoor – 4 games minimum)	2 credits	Assisting referees on the sidelines during at least 4 games in the outdoor season. Coordinate with team manager to keep track.
Board Member/Contributor	2-8 credits	Various positions may become available, commitment and credits dependent on roles, qualifications, and overall involvement.