Become a Volunteer

Volunteering with Miracle League of Milwaukee is a great way to gain experience working with children with disabilities and to give back to the community. Listed below are brief descriptions of volunteer opportunities that will be available when our season kicks off in the summer of 2011 – we hope you’ll join us!

Director of the Day

The Director of the Day coordinates with all buddies, coaches, announcers, and other volunteers to provide for the best possible baseball experience for the players. The Director of the Day takes out the equipment, welcomes and greets all coaches, volunteers and participants, and organizes the teams to ensure a timely start! This is a 5-week commitment. 

Player Buddies

One of the most important elements of a Miracle League game is the "buddy" program. Each player is paired with a friend to assist them on and off the field during a two inning game.

Buddies can be anyone: a fellow schoolmates, parents, college or high school students, athletes, business leaders, Y-member, community member or any individual or group who wishes to volunteer their time to give the gift of baseball and a smile that touches us all.

Player buddies must be 14 years or older. Enthusiasm and compassion is key. We offer confirmation for anyone who needs to meet requirements for volunteer hours.

Team Coaches 

Help manage, coordinate, lead, and encourage selected team.  Serving as a team coach is a 5-week commitment. 

Umpire
Help manage and officiate game. Responsible for overseeing the behavior of and for the safety of all players and their buddies playing baseball.

Team Parents

Assist coaches with team activities, and act as liaison for the team. Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family.

Announcer

For additional information, please e-mail Mike Bauler at wbauler@ymcamke.org.