Why Should I Become a Volunteer?

Little League Baseball is an organization designed to build good citizens. It is a program of leadership, preparing today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders. At the local level, Shippensburg Little League relies on a devoted legion of adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. Oue Little League program is always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate Little League events and activities. As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being, and overall development of children. By reading further, you will discover that the benefits of volunteering are endless. You will also gain a better understanding of why you should become involved, who volunteers are, what you can do, and how you can sign up.

Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone can apply to become a volunteer. Whatever talents or skills you have, we can use them! Across the country, volunteers are grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, retirees, community leaders, former Little Leaguers, friends, neighbors, and more. Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply.

All parents of children involved in Little League Baseball are strongly encouraged to volunteer. As a parent, volunteer, you have the opportunity to spend quality time with your child in a safe, fun-filled environment. Oftentimes, parent and child social lives parallel each other. Volunteering allows your life and your child's life to intersect on common ground, with shared interests and goals.

What Can I Volunteer To Do?

No experience is required to become a volunteer. Most of the volunteer opportunities require little or no training. Shippensburg Little League will provide you with any necessary training (as well as support and encouragement). The best volunteers are those who are able to bring added enjoyment to the game simply be being themselves. What you see during Little League games is a mere fraction of what you can do as a volunteer. You can volunteer to help in virtually any aspect of Little League Baseball or Softball.

The coaches with Shippensburg Little League are some of our most important volunteers! They are selfless individuals who give up personal, professional and family time to work with the children of the Shippensburg community!  If you feel that coaching might be something that interests you please click the link below!

Shippensburg Little League is blessed with having 3  at our disposal! Our concession stands are at Doc Norcross, Ripple Field and Rine Field! The goal of the Shippensburg Little League concession stand(s) is to provide quality food at an affordable price to our families!  We want to offer a selection of baseball food that is attractive to our players, families and community members!