Why Volunteer
AYSO runs on volunteer power. Volunteers are the back bone of AYSO and without you we could not continue to provide the training, development, and character building experiences that the children of Hilo and its surrounding communities have been a part of for over 40 years. There are 220,000 volunteers around the country making sure everyone plays! AYSO volunteers are mostly parents of current players, but also siblings, grandparents, parents of former players, neighbors and even active players themselves. AYSO volunteers give each child the precious gift of their time.
AYSO is a family experience. As an AYSO volunteer, a parent gets to participate with their child and teach the values of giving back to the community. Sometimes it's the whole family with parents, siblings and grandparents all getting in on the act.
Coaching and refereeing may be the most visible volunteer roles, but there are many ways to help a team or Region. Many volunteer roles require small amounts of time, but are very valuable to the kids. There is an AYSO volunteer opportunity for everyone.
Volunteering should be a fun and fulfilling experience for you. It's a chance to learn something new, or an opportunity to use the skills you already have. Start out by finding a position or task that interests you. If it's a little more of a time commitment than you can offer, find another parent who can share the responsibility.
How To Volunteer
For those who have not opened an account follow these steps. Those who have opened an account skip to step 4.
1. Register with Hilo AYSO. For more information on how to register visit the page Registration How To: Step By Step.
2. Add your one or more participants (children) to your account.
3. Select the program for your participant(s) and complete the payment process.
4. Select "My Account" in the upper right hand corner.
5. Select Volunteer from the menu on the left.
6. Select the button "+ Volunteer" at the bottom left of the page.
7. Select the program you wish to volunteer for and click "View Divisions".
8. Find the division(s) you will be volunteering for. Select the "Select" button for each role you choose to volunteer for. When complete scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Continue" button.
9. Confirm the roles you selected and click "Continue".
10. Complete Volunteer Form in full. The form is lengthy and extensive but after all it's for a good cause... your children.
11. Select the "Accept Waiver" button and then press "Continue". You're getting there.......I promise!
12. Select the button "Click Here to eSign Form".
13. Complete and electronically sign (eSign) the Volunteer Application in full. Be sure to select the check box "I agree to use an electric signature" and the radio button indicating "I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of the Player.....etc". Lastly, eSign the form and scroll to the bottom of the page. Click the button "Continue to Review".
14. The same form will reappear but with your electronic signature in place. Scroll to the bottom of the page once again and select the button "Submit signed volunteer application".
15. Select the "Continue Button" to confirm that you agree to everything you have volunteered for.
Special Notice: If you have signed up with eAYSO in the past selecting the button "Continue" will complete this process (Congrats!). If you do not have an account with eAYSO then you will be prompted to complete a background check. In that case please continue to
step 16.
16. Click the button "Click Here for Volunteer Verification Form" to initiate the background check.
17. Complete in full the Background Verification Form. Be sure to check the three disclosure boxes as well filling in your personal information (First Name, Last Name, Social Security Number). Finish by selecting "Continue".
18. Confirm that the Background Check was completed for the correct division and click "Continue".
19. Congratulations, you have successfully volunteered in Hilo AYSO Region 274! We appreciate your participation and look forward to having you on the AYSO team.