Athletics

SOCA (Soccer Organization of Charlottesville and Albemarle)

What Will Volunteers Do?

SOCA coaches are matched to soccer teams of ages 8-18. It is helpful to have a background in soccer, but not required. Coaches are usually paired in twos or threes (so you and a friend might be interested in coaching a team together).

When?

A one-hour practice takes place weekly as scheduled by the coaches, and games are every Saturday lasting about 8 weeks.

SOCA: Hot Shots

What Will Volunteers Do?

Volunteers coach their own team of about ten children from 3 to 5 years of age. The teams run practice drills (red light, green light for example) for the first 30 minutes. For the last 30 minutes, the teams play against each other.

When?

Volunteering happens once a week, on Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00.

City of Charlottesville Basketball

What Will Volunteers Do?

Volunteers will help coach area youth, ages 7-14, and will create a fun environment for the children while fostering teamwork and teaching them skills.

When?

Practice happens once a week for 1-2 hours and games will be on Saturdays.

YMCA Basketball

What Will Volunteers Do?

Volunteers will coach their own basketball team and be completely in charge of its members. It is helpful to sign up with a friend and work in pairs. This is a low-pressure atmostphere and the emphasis should be placed on learning instead of winning.

When?

Practice will happen once a week for 1-2 hours and games will be on Saturdays.

Dance

What Will Volunteers Do?

Volunteers teach dance to kids at the Cherry Avenue Boys and Girls Club and prepare for a showcase at the end of the semester. Each volunteer will also act as a mentor, checking in with their mentees each week.

When?

Boys and Girls Club (Cherry Ave) dance is going to be on Tuesdays from 4:15 to 5:15.

Where?

1000 B Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903

YMCA Flag Football

What Will Volunteers Do?

Volunteers will teach the fundamentals of flag football to 8-10 year olds. Volunteers will serve as assistant coaches to parent head coaches.

When?

Practices will be held 1-2 times per week. Games are schedule on weekends in the Fall until November, but will never conflict with U.Va. Football Games.

YMCA Lacrosse

What Will Volunteers Do?

Volunteers will be placed in groups of twos and threes and will instruct local youth on the fundamentals of lacrosse. Weekly practices will consist of a fundamentals clinic and a scrimmage.

YMCA Rookie Soccer

What Will Volunteers Do?

Coach 3-8 year olds once a week on Saturdays for one or two hours at a local elementary school. Dependable volunteers are needed with experience of the game and knowledge of drills. This program is low key and a lot of fun. It would not be possible without UVa volunteers and the YMCA is very appreciative. Come join YMCA Rookie Soccer!

When?

Rookie Soccer coaches on Saturdays. There are multiple one hour sessions, but during most seasons the times range from 8am-1pm.

YMCA Swimming

What Will Volunteers Do?

Volunteers help out the 3 or 4 professional, paid coaches at the pool. There are two practices that go on at that time, the 8 & unders and the Junior 1s (10/11 yr. olds) and either run the practices in individual lanes, or correct kids' strokes throughout the practice.

When?

Volunteering happens Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:45.

Where?

442 Westfield Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901

First Tee of Charlottesville

What Will Volunteers Do?

Volunteers assist coaches with basic golf skills and drills. The purpose of the program is to teach life skills through the game of golf.

When?

Volunteering occurs between 9am and 12pm on Saturdays.

Where?

1400 Pen Park Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901

McIntire Little League Practice Partners

What Will Volunteers Do?

Volunteers coach their own team of about ten children from 3 to 5 years of age. The teams run practice drills (red light, green light for example) for the first 30 minutes. For the last 30 minutes, the teams play against each other.

When?

Volunteering happens everyday of the week usually after 3pm however the times will change depending on each team's practice schedule.