Youth Volunteers

AYSO strongly encourages youth volunteers, particularly in the Referee program or as team training assistants, and they are welcome to earn community service hours serving their AYSO Region. The only exceptions are that youth volunteers cannot be a Team/Head Coach, an Assistant Coach, a Regional Board member or serve in a staff position with purchasing responsibilities. They must never be put in the position of supervising other minors on their own. The AYSO supervision protocol of 1 adult for every 8 or fewer children must be maintained.

Similar to Player Registration Forms, parents are required to complete and esign a Youth Volunteer Application for their child in addition to any existing Player Registration Form. Separate consent is required for volunteer activities.

Youth Volunteers must carry a signed copy of their Youth Volunteer form when performing volunteer duties for a Region because it contains parental consent and contact information as well as a medical release in the event emergency medical treatment is needed. It is a good idea for Regions to keep signed copies of the Youth Volunteer Applications at the field monitor stations.

Becoming a Youth Volunteer with AYSO is an excellent way for kids to give back to their community, develop leadership skills, and gain a better understanding of the game.

• Youth Volunteers should be at least 12 years old.
• The volunteer application must be submitted annually by a parent or guardian.
• The youth volunteer must complete training before becoming active in their role, including;
  • AYSO's Safe Haven
  • CDC Concussion Awareness
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • Role Specific Training
• Youth volunteers may not be listed as Head Coach or Assistant Coach.
• Youth volunteers must not be made responsible for or in the position of supervising other children.
• Youth Volunteers may not hold one of the seven required Regional Board positions.
• They must abide by the same Safe Haven protection guidelines while dealing with children and also be protected as youth volunteers.
• Youth Volunteers will not complete the following items until they become the age of majority (18);
  • Background Check
  • SafeSport
  • LiveScan