Can I volunteer my time to help a Goalball team?
Yes, definitely! Volunteers are very helpful and often very much needed, to keep teams playing and growing. The players aren’t usually able to drive, and so some may have transportation problems getting to games or practices. Volunteer drivers are a highly valued commodity, you might say. Volunteers to help coach and referee are also good to have, and this can be a good way to learn to do either or both of those jobs. Families and parents of youths who are blind and want to play make great volunteers. Make it a family affair. Get involved, and spur your children onto higher ground. So yes please, no matter who you are–if you have any interest in volunteering, and want to learn about–or simply get involved with–a Goalball team that may be in your area, come on in. Come and join our USA Goalball discussion list to start networking and learning. You will find other coaches and refs and program administrators on our discussion list. Many if not all of whom volunteer their time to help g