Sunrise Little League is a non-profit, all volunteer, youth baseball organization. Our snack bar is one of the most important parts of our community and is our primary source of fundraising for our league. In order to keep our fees low, one parent will be assigned to work in the snack bar per game. However, the snack bar only works if we have every family taking care of their shift.
How It Works
The SLL “home” team in Spring Season or the "away" team in Fall Season, is responsible for having a volunteer work in the snack bar during their game. Team Moms usually schedule all shifts for the regular season when schedules are released.
Parents are responsible for coverage of their assigned shift in the Snack Bar. Volunteers can be a parent, grandparent, family member, or “buyout” worker (see below). Family or Friends age 18 or older can cover your shift. If no one shows up to work in the snack bar from your team, we will be forced to stop your child’s game until your team provides a volunteer.
The average shift is 3 hours. Shifts are over once you are released by the snack bar shift leader.
Shift duties include but are not limited to set up, preparing food (this includes barbecuing), sales, restocking, sweeping, moping, and general cleaning.
You may not bring your children into the snack bar. Please make child care arrangements for them if needed.
Shift Time
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of your child's scheduled game and be prepared to stay at least 30 minutes after your child's game ends. You shift ends when the Shift Leader releases you.
Closing Time!!!
Our snack bar does everything we can to accommodate our families. However, in an effort to get our volunteers home at a decent hour Sunrise LL will be implementing a closing time for the snack bar. We will remain open until the last game ends OR “Last Call” at 7:45pm, whichever is earlier. Our goal is to be cleaned and locked up by 8pm.
Buy Out Program
If parents would rather “buyout” of their shift, they can contact workers from the approved snack bar buyout workers list. Contact buyout workers directly to make arrangements - include shift date + time, team name, and team division.
***Please do not mass text and allow a reasonable amount of time for them to respond. Most workers are in high school and may be in class.
***Buyout workers should receive a flat rate of $30 at the end of their shift.
***Keep in mind it is still your responsibility to ensure that your shift is filled. If your buyout worker does not show up, you will need to work your shift.
Become an approved “buyout” worker
Becoming a “buyout” worker is not just for teens! This is a great way for anyone to earn additional money with flexible hours.
Requirements:
1. You must be 14 years of age or older
2. You must attend snack bar orientation/interview (Check the website for dates and times)
***Email snackbar@sunriselittleleague.com if you would like to become an approved “buyout snack bar worker”.
Become a Shift Leader
We always need for several great volunteers to help as Shift Leaders. This is a great opportunity to get more involved in our league. Shift Leaders earn perks toward registration player registration & fees.
***If you are interested in getting more involved with the snack bar as a Shift Leader please contact snackbar@sunriselittleleague.com.
Q & A:
Q: Why is my shift time during my child’s game? I don’t want to miss a moment!
A: We are all parents and understand the importance of watching our kids play. Unfortunately, we have found that people do not show up on days their children are not playing. Splitting your shift is a great way to meet your responsibility as well as see some of the game.
Q: My child is not 14 and needs community service hours. Can they still volunteer in the snack bar?
A: Luckily, there is lots to do around the park to get community service hours. Kids under the age of 14 also can help out at the grill preparing buns. Please contact a board member and they will make sure your child is able to get their community service hours.