Volunteer Information

In order for the Lincoln Jr Zebras Youth Football and Cheer organization to operate successfully each year it is necessary that each family participates in the many jobs and duties required during the season. Lincoln Jr. Zebras Youth Football and Cheer is ran strictly by volunteers and a volunteer Board of Directors. Please do your part to help provide a smooth, efficient, fun, and valuable experience for all the children in our program.  Each family is required to work a minimum of 10 hours per athlete they have participating in the program (max hours are 20 hours for multiple children in the program. For example, 1-2 athletes 10 hours required for each athlete, 3 plus athletes, max required is 20 hours).

  • Each football player/cheerleader is required to have a Parent/Guardian complete a minimum of 10 hours of mandatory volunteer time (maximum required hours are 20 hours for multiple children in the program).
  • Parent/Guardian is required to submit a check in the amount of $250 for the league to hold until ALL 10 hours are completed (max hours are 20 hours for multiple children in the program). If the hours are completed the check will not be cashed.
  • Volunteer opt out fee is $250 and is due by July 03,2024.
  • Parents/Guardians who volunteer for a game day shift must arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the shift and work the complete shift (late arrivals will be considered a forfeit of time and charged with a “no show”, NO EXCEPTIONS).
  • Please be at your shift 15 minutes prior to the start of your shift to sign in with the Parent Volunteer Coordinator (games CANNOT start if Volunteers are not in position for PAR, Chain Gang, and Spotter and can result in a forfeit for LJZ).
  • If you are not able to volunteer for the shift you are signed up for, please be sure to cancel the shift a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled shift. This will allow for the Parent Volunteer Coordinator to fill the shift and you will avoid being charged with a “no show”.  If you do not notify the Parent Volunteer Coordinator a minimum of 72 hours prior to the shift, you will be charged with a “no show”. On the second “no show”, your check will be cashed and you will not be allowed to sign up for shifts.  This will be monitored and if you sign up for a shift it will be removed immediately.
  • If you are not able to make your shift with less than 72 hours notice, it is your responsibility to find your replacement.  It is your responsibility to inform your replacement of the details of your shift (i.e. check in, check out, arrival time, etc.). If your replacement does not show, you will be charged with a “no show”.
  • It is the Parent/Guardian’s responsibility to make sure you are showing up for the correct date and time you signed up for.
  • Parent/Guardian are responsible sign in with the Parent Volunteer Coordinator for each shift.
  • Parents/Guardians volunteering are still required to pay admission into games.
  • You must be 18 years old or older to volunteer.

Our organization would not be possible without volunteers. We want to thank all of the parents for your assistance and we look forward to working with all of you. 

List of Volunteer Duties (All 2-Hour Commitments)

  • SPOTTER (home games only):  Responsible for assisting announcer with identifying the Jersey numbers of the athletes that carried /caught the ball and the athletes that made and assisted with the tackle.  1 person per shift needed.
  • SPIRIT WEAR BOOTH (home games only):  Responsible for selling Lincoln Jr. Zebra merchandise at the Spirit Wear Booth.
  • FRONT GATE (home games only):  Responsible for collecting entrance fees and monitoring for outside food, drinks, and pets.  Two people needed per shift.
  • BACK GATE (home games only):  Responsible for monitoring the gate on N Street and redirecting parents, athletes and the opposing team to the Front Gate on J Street. One person needed per shift.
  • SET UP CREW (home games only):  Responsible for setting up items on the field, setting up canopies, tables, spirit wear booth items and assisting with snack bar set-up.  Two people needed two hours PRIOR to the first game.
  • CLEAN-UP/TAKE DOWN CREW (home games only):  Responsible for removing items from the field, taking down canopies, tables, spirit wear booth items and assisting with snack bar breakdown and clean-up of stadium.  Two people needed for the final shift.
  • SNACK BAR (home games only):  Responsible for working in the snack bar before, during and after games.  There are NO children allowed in the snack bar area while the parent/guardian is working.  Number of people needed varies throughout the day (4-6 people per shift).
  • BBQ (home games only):  Responsible for cooking at the snack bar during games.  There are NO children allowed in the snack bar/BBQ area while parent/guardian is working.  1 person per shift.
  • FIELD WATER:  Responsible for ensuring all player water bottles and caddies are full and get water to them in a timely fashion when needed.  Also responsible for ensuring the water jugs on both the home and away side of the field replenished as needed.  Water should be checked before, during and after each game.  
  • TRASH PICK UP (home games only):  Responsible for making sure that trash cans are empty and trash is picked up on both the home and away side of the field throughout the shift.  One person needed per shift.
  • PAR (home and away games):  Responsible for verifying that all players play at least the minimum number of plays per game as specified by SAC guidelines.  Two people needed per shift.  IF WE DO NOT HAVE PAR VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL OF OUR GAMES, AWAY AND HOME, THEN WE FORFEIT THE GAME.
  • CHAIN GANG (away games only):  Responsible for helping move the markers down the field for each play.  Three people needed per shift.  IF WE DO NOT HAVE CHAIN GANG VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL OF OUR AWAY GAMES, THEN WE FORFEIT THE GAME.
  • ALTERNATE: Acts as an alternate for ANY position.