Volunteer Information

How To Become A Volunteer

All youth leagues depend on volunteers to coach in order to be successful. Newberry Parks and Recreation is no different. If you are interested in coaching for the City of Newberry Parks and Recreation Department, please contact James at Jablright@newberryfl.gov or Anna at ASchutzler@newberryfl.gov. Follow the link at the bottom of this page to print out the Volunteer Form to complete and return.

Newberry Parks and Recreation requires anyone who volunteers in a coaching capacity with children under the age of 18 to meet certain requirements, listed here:

• Newberry Parks and Recreation Volunteer Form
• Background Check
  • Background Checks are completed through Sterling Volunteers.
  • You will receive a time sensitive email (24 hours) to input the necessary information to complete the check.
  • You MUST provide authorization through that email to complete the check.
  • You will receive confirmation from Sterling Volunteers that you have completed your part.
  • The Background Check is good for one year. 
  • There is no cost to the coach to complete the check.
  • You will not be cleared to coach without completion of the check
• CPR / First Aid / AED
  • These courses should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
  • There is no cost for these trainings. The CPR, First Aid, and AED courses are each separate. 
  • Make sure to take each one and print/save the certificate. 
  • THIS SITE is free to complete the trainings. 

To make your experience as a volunteer a beneficial one for the participants and for you, please follow these guidelines as you help in this program.

• Your main concern while engaged in program activities should be the safety and teaching of all participants.
• You should supervise all participants to ensure safety of all.
• You should set a good example for participants by your mannerism, appearance, and behavior.
• You should promote the sport, the betterment of the game, and create the best environment for the children.