EMSA South Volunteer Policy

Updated February 2, 2026

Overview

In accordance with the EMSA South policy implemented in September 2007, all parents or guardians of EMSA South–registered soccer players are required to complete a Credit Card Authorization Form for both the jersey deposit and the volunteer deposit. Each family is required to complete one volunteer commitment of 4–8 hours, regardless of the number of players registered.

A Credit Card Authorization Form must be submitted for each player, with a maximum of one form per family. All forms will be securely destroyed at the end of the season.

Volunteer Opportunities

EMSA South will identify, advertise, and coordinate a variety of soccer-related volunteer opportunities throughout the year. In partnership with local Community Leagues, EMSA South will also promote community-based volunteer roles.

Adult family members of registered players may fulfill the required commitment by volunteering at either EMSA South events or approved community-based events.

Typical volunteer roles include (but are not limited to):

  • Tournament support
  • Equipment preparation
  • Casino or fundraising work
  • Other EMSA South, EMSA, or Community League–sanctioned activities

All processed volunteer deposits will be recorded as a separate line item within the EMSA South budget and used to support and enhance EMSA South programs.

Communication & Responsibility

Volunteer opportunities will be communicated to parents/guardians throughout the season. As mass email notifications may be filtered into junk or spam folders, families are responsible for monitoring these folders regularly. Failure to respond due to missed emails is not considered a valid excuse.

No-shows will result in the volunteer deposit being processed.

If a volunteer commitment is completed by someone other than the parent(s)/guardian(s) listed on the volunteer form, the following information must be provided to ensure the commitment is recorded accurately:

  • Parent/guardian name(s)
  • Player name(s)

Seasonal Volunteer Timeframes

Outdoor Season

Volunteer opportunities are available from February to August.

Indoor Season

Volunteer opportunities are available from August to March.