Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

The Bloomington Youth Basketball (BYB) League focuses on basketball fundamentals and the application of learned skills during game participation for players in grades K-6. All leagues are coed through Grade 3; girls play in a girls-only league beginning in Grade 4.

Season includes weekly practices and games on one night a week. Teams practice two nights a week for the first week of the season, then one night a week for the remainder of the season.

Practice times and days are determined by the volunteer coach. Times can vary between 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parent/player requests for placement on specific teams are not accepted. All requests must be submitted by volunteer coaches.

- Season runs January 26 – March 12.
- Practices begin the week of January 19.
- Games begin the week of January 26.
- Games may be played on Saturdays as needed due to potential weather cancellations.

This volunteer opportunity registers you for the mandatory coaches meeting and coach draft that will be held on JANUARY 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center. Upon registering, you will immediately receive a confirmation email with more detailed information. Please review it carefully.

Duties: We are looking for coaches who can commit to once-weekly practices and one game per week or weekend. Time and day of practices are determined by the coach. Volunteer coaches will enjoy making a difference in the lives of kids and can help develop our next big college basketball star.

Timeline: Prospective coaches sign up by January 2. Selected coaches must attend a mandatory Coaches Meeting and Coach Draft on JANUARY 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Program Time: Coaches plan and lead one, one-hour practice per week and one, one-hour game per week.

Age of Volunteers: 18 yrs. and up.

Other: Returning coaches and parents have first priority for placement. Volunteers should commit for the entire season. All coaches are required to undergo a background check; you can save time by downloading/completing the Background Check Authorization form prior to the Coaches Meeting. (Please click HERE to submit the Background Check Authorization Form online).

Weed Wrangles are opportunities for volunteers to join our Urban Greenspace staff to learn more about identification and removal of the invasive species threatening our native ecosystem. Together we care for our parks, natural habitats, and build wildlife corridors.

 Duties: We have fun! Volunteers will be bending, hiking, and climbing as needed. Gloves and tools are provided. Dress for outdoors, wear a hat, and bring a water bottle.

 Times: Times and locations vary - please visit our volunteer dashboard for more information on when and where upcoming Wrangles will be occurring.

 Age of Volunteers: 12 yrs. and up. (Volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.) Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an Underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian. CLICK HERE to complete our digital waiver