AYSO is a volunteer-run organization. AYSO runs on the power of our volunteers and with over 100,000 parents, neighbors, relatives and friends lending their time and talents, each child gets a terrific AYSO experience (and keeps our programs affordable). Help make a difference in the lives of the kids in your community today!

Volunteers needed: Coaches, Referees, Field Prep, and Fund Raising

What is an AYSO volunteer?
A coach, a referee, a team parent, a field coordinator - 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 families and friends run AYSO. Volunteers strengthen AYSO by giving their time and energy, their ideas and ideals. Volunteers make AYSO happen. We need head coaches to volunteer to make more teams. 

Who can be an AYSO volunteer?
Almost anyone can volunteer. Moms, dads, sisters, brothers, grandparents, even friends. We need women and men, young, middle-aged and "young at heart" folks. 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. No experience is required.

• They contribute a special skill or ability.
• They contribute their time.
• They contribute their energy.
• They contribute themselves. 

What do AYSO volunteers do?
They do what is needed to make the program work.

• They coach teams
• They referee games
• They help with team meetings
• They make decisions
• They make a difference

How do AYSO volunteers help themselves?
AYSO volunteers gain satisfaction and growth from their experiences. They make new friends, learn new skills, and enrich their lives.

Volunteer Application
Every volunteer (coach, referee, team coordinator, etc.) must submit a Volunteer Application each season. Click here for instructions: Submitting a Volunteer Application

Background Check
All American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Regions, Areas, and Sections are required to comply with the AYSO policy on criminal background checks. Information: Policy - Criminal Background Check / Instructions: Submitting or Renewing a Background Check

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AYSO's Safe Haven
This free online course is required for all AYSO Volunteers and must be completed before any interaction with players and/or parents. Click here for more information: AYSO Safe Haven for Parents

SafeSport Mandatory Training
The 2017 SafeSport Act has expanded Mandated Reporters to include adults authorized to interact with children. Due to this expansion, that includes AYSO and it requires training on child abuse and mandated reporting. Click here for more information

CDC HEADS UP Concussion training
This free online course is required for all volunteers that interact with our players on the field such as Coaches & Referees and recommended for all other volunteers. Click here for more information: AYSO Volunteer Resources - Concussion Safety

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
This is a course (added in 2021) is required for all AYSO Coaches & Referees. This course is available in AYSOU. AYSO Volunteer Resources - SCA