What is the Pre-Volunteer Fee?
The volunteer fee was instituted prior to the 2025 season as a way to ensure that the league is able to continue offering certain services and amenities to our families and guests that have historically been handled by volunteers. Our ability to offer these services and amenities have a direct correlation with our ability to provide a great baseball experience for our players.
We are aware that everyone's time is valuable, so if a family either chooses to not volunteer or is unable to help the organization in those ways, the volunteer fee is considered their contribution.
How much is the Pre-Volunteer Fee?
A $20 per family volunteer fee will be assessed each season during registration. The maximum annual volunteer fee will be $20 per family. For those who have children registered for Sturbridge Little League, $20 will be added to your registration total at the time of checkout.
How do I earn my Pre-Volunteer Fee back?
Families can earn their volunteer fee back by filling volunteer jobs during the season. Each family must fulfill a minimum of 1 games worth of volunteer duties, specific to Sturbridge Little League. During the season we will have a variety of opportunities for you to volunteer. Aside from being a manager or coach of a team, examples of some additional volunteer duties that you can perform include:
Concession stand duty
Fundraiser volunteer
Connie Mack Tournament helper
Performing any of these tasks satisfies your volunteer commitment. If any parent is approved to manage a team, coach, or participate(s) on the BHLL board, the volunteer fee will automatically be earned back during the first week of the season. All other volunteers will be credited back following their volunteer service.
I signed up for a volunteer role during registration, so why am I'm still being charged?
By selecting a volunteer activity during registration you are just indicating your interest in performing a volunteer activity. For this reason everyone is charged the $20 Volunteer Fee upfront. By signing up during registration it allows the organization to notify you of volunteer opportunities specific to what you are interested in. Ultimately, you must complete the volunteer activity to get the fee refunded.
I completed my volunteer task, how do I get my $20 back?
Upon completion and verification that your volunteer activity was completed, you will receive a refund (if you choose) from SLL.