Local organizations searching for volunteers needed for national softball tournament
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Western College (AWC), the City of Yuma, Visit Yuma and Caballeros de Yuma are looking for volunteers to assist with the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series this month.
AWC says the event is taking place at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex from Monday, May 19 to Saturday, May 24.
This is the third time Yuma hosted the event, AWC says.
“Supporting student-athletes from around the country is a huge honor,” said Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Volleyball Coach Lorayne Chandler. “These players are getting their two-year degrees while playing national-level softball. The competition will be fierce, and we’d love to see lots of the community come out and help.”
AWC says the organizations are looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:
Team Hosts (20 needed): Welcome team to town, act as a local expert and point of contact, and/or cheer for the team at games. Team Hosts will be connected with a team contact prior to the tournament.
Gate volunteers (many needed): Take tickets and check credentials at the venue entrances.
Game Stats and Live Stats volunteers: Record game statistics live online. Should have some working knowledge of softball or baseball stats. Refresher training can be provided, if needed. One will enter the stats in the computer and the other will track with paper and pencil. Materials & Laptop provided.
Recorded music host: Plays mood music between games & innings to create a lively, fun atmosphere. Equipment provided.
“Volunteering for the softball tournament gives our community a part in welcoming these 250+ players and coaches to our special spot here in Arizona,” shared Lori Stofft, Vice President for Advancement. “Yumans really take pride in their city and in our amazing way of life, from the river to our agriculture fields, to our restaurants and downtown area. You can really make a difference for these players by taking on one or two shifts at the event.”
If anyone is interested in volunteering, click here. To purchase tournament passes, click here. Children 12 and under are free to attend. To learn more about the event, click here.