Game Day Volunteers

Be a Buddy

  • Minimum age - 12 years old (Must be 12 by start of the season)
  • 1 hour commitment each week during the 6-week season. 
  • For the best results of the Buddy Program, we ask that only those that can commit register. The kids count on you just as if you were their teammate.
  • Clearances required for anyone 18+ years old
  • Download and read the Buddy Code of Conduct
  • Community service hours available. The buddy must ask us for confirmation of these hours. We do not provide confirmation to parents, guardians, etc.

Buddy Registration for the 2022 fall season will open on August 3rd at 8:00 AM
Volunteers Requesting Confirmation of Volunteer Hours:
The buddy/volunteer must ask us themselves for confirmation of these hours. We do not provide confirmation to parents, guardians, etc.*
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Send signature requests to Miranda: miranda@miracleleaguesouthhills.org

Be a Job Coach at The Next Inning

  • Our Next Inning Job Training Program is a unique opportunity for our athletes to learn and grow, and YOU can help Miracle League athletes reach their full potential on and off the field.
  • Job Coaches are an essential component of the Next Inning Job Training Program.
  • Job Coaches work one-on-one with the Next Inning team members inside the concession stand, assisting team members with customer service, social skills, ​money handling, food preparation, custodial work, and more. 
  • Clearances required for anyone 18+ years old
  • Community service hours available. ​
Volunteers Requesting Confirmation of Volunteer Hours:
The buddy/volunteer must ask us themselves for confirmation of these hours. We do not provide confirmation to parents, guardians, etc.*
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Send signature requests to Miranda: miranda@miracleleaguesouthhills.org
Interested in being an announcer or scorekeeper? Sign-ups will be available soon. Contact us at info@miracleleaguesouthhills.org with any questions.
Announcers & Scorekeepers
Game Announcers (1-2 hours a week)
Have an extra hour once a week? Like to cheer on your favorite team? Then we need you!
  • The game announcers make the games so special for the families, and especially for the players.
  • They announce the player's name and commentate the game as it is being played, over the intercom system.
  • During the course of the season, you will find yourself getting to know the players and looking forward to this special job at the field!
  • Must be 16 years old or older.
  • 18+ years old need clearances (see below)

Scorekeepers (1-2 hours a week)
  • Place the runs on the scoreboard as they come across home plate! Assist the announcer in collecting lineups and cheer on some of the best athletes in the world!
  • Must be 10 years old or older.
  • 18+ years old need clearances
Volunteers Requesting Confirmation of Volunteer Hours:
The buddy/volunteer must ask us themselves for confirmation of these hours. We do not provide confirmation to parents, guardians, etc.*
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Send signature requests to Miranda: miranda@miracleleaguesouthhills.org

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering as a group builds camaraderie and a sense of community involvement. It is a lesson that cannot be taught in a classroom, practice field, or board room.  The MLSH is the perfect place to give back!

Requirements:
1. Everyone in the group must be a minimum of 12+ years old
2. Minimum number of 5 volunteers per group with a maximum of 15 volunteers per group
3. If more than 15 people are in your group, consider signing up for two slots and dividing your group in half or email us for special event volunteering where more than 15 volunteers are needed at one time.
4. Anyone in the group who is 18 years or older must complete a background check.

How to Sign Up:
Interested in bringing your team to the ball field? Contact us for more information on our current group volunteer opportunities.
Volunteers Requesting Confirmation of Volunteer Hours:
The buddy/volunteer must ask us themselves for confirmation of these hours. We do not provide confirmation to parents, guardians, etc.*
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Send signature requests to Miranda: miranda@miracleleaguesouthhills.org

Volunteer Photographers

Do you love to take pictures? Come volunteer with us! We are looking for people to photograph our All-Stars as they circle the bases, play some defense, smile with their buddy, & sometimes even during a game of duck-duck-goose! Slots are available in two hour increments.

Must be 16 years old or older. 18+ years need a background check (See below).

The Miracle League of the South Hills will provide you with a camera.* The volunteer can check out the camera from the concession stand when they arrive and return it when they are completed with their shift.

​Volunteer photographers are allowed to go on the field during game play to get some of those great action shots!

The Miracle League of the South Hills owns the rights to all photos taken by the volunteer photographer. To comply with our insurance requirements, child protection laws, and our media waiver, all photos will remain in possession of the Miracle League of the South Hills.
Volunteers Requesting Confirmation of Volunteer Hours:
The buddy/volunteer must ask us themselves for confirmation of these hours. We do not provide confirmation to parents, guardians, etc.*
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Send signature requests to Miranda: miranda@miracleleaguesouthhills.org

Coaching Opportunities

Do you have an hour or two to spare each week in the spring and fall? No angry competition. Just fun! You don’t have to know much about baseball. You just need a heart for the players and a compassionate, enthusiastic spirit. It’s the most rewarding coaching experience you’ll ever have.

Coach Guidelines
  • Time Commitment: 1-2 hours a week during the season
  • Ensure a safe playing environment.
  • A Coach is an important volunteer position in the Miracle League. It is probably one of the most rewarding, too.
  • A Coach is responsible for all aspects of their team including communicating with parents, players, and buddies.
  • Attending every game during the season*
  • Assigning buddies to a player or game day job during a game.
  • Coaches are responsible for everything that happens inside of the fence on the field.
  • All Coaches must pass a criminal background and child abuse background check
  • Coordinate team activities with the coaching staff and maintain contact with players and families.
  • Ensure that each player receives a uniform.
  • Communicate concerns regarding specific players to the League officials.
  • Provide copies of team line-up to the announcer before each game.
  • Make sure players have the opportunity to learn new skills.
  • Keep up the team spirit!

​Interested in coaching a team? Contact Us!

Other Opportunities

College Internships

The Miracle League of the South Hills is a small non-profit, so our interns get to wear many different hats over the course of their internship! You will have the opportunity to assist in the planning of our events and fundraisers, the day-to-day operations of our league and Next Inning program, creating fun content for social media platforms, and of course, working hands-on with our Miracle League athletes!

What You Need to Have
We are looking for students who share the characteristics of our President and founder Sean CASEY.
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C - someone who shows great CHARACTER
A - displays a positive ATTITUDE
S - are SELFLESS
E - brings the ENTHUSIASM
Y - has a YOLO mindset

Internship Timelines 
Fall Semester (Sept-Dec) - Submit Applications by August 16
Spring Semester (Jan-May) - Submit Applications by January 1
Summer Internships (May-August) - Submit Applications by April 8
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How to Apply:
Send us your resume, a cover letter, and 1 letter of recommendation to miranda@miracleleaguesouthhills.org.
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Junior Board

Our Junior Board is comprised of outstanding high school students from the south hills of Pittsburgh, who play an essential role in the Miracle League of the South Hills. The MLSH Junior Board is an excellent opportunity to give back to your community, learn more about the impact of the Miracle League of the South Hills, and network with other young professionals who envision a community where all people with disabilities have opportunities to enhance their lives as athletes, teammates, and in everyday life. Members have the unique opportunity to serve as advocates for the Miracle League of the South Hills' impact on the community while advancing their personal, professional, and leadership goals.

Mission
The mission of the Junior Board is to support the overall mission and activities of the Miracle League of the South Hills by acting as ambassadors, engaging community members, developing leadership skills, and gaining experience in volunteering, recruitment, and fundraising efforts. 

Qualifications
Available to high school students in the Pittsburgh area, Grades 9-12.
Must be an active Miracle League of the South Hills volunteer (job coach, announcer, or buddy).
​Interested candidates should contact Miranda Klein at miranda@miracleleaguesouthhills.org
Volunteers Requesting Confirmation of Volunteer Hours:
The buddy/volunteer must ask us themselves for confirmation of these hours. We do not provide confirmation to parents, guardians, etc.*
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Send signature requests to Miranda: miranda@miracleleaguesouthhills.org