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VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer with Coastal FC:
Coastal FC relies on the dedication of volunteers to support our programs, special events and other aspects of the club. Parent volunteers are essential to the success of our club, helping to create a vibrant community and positively impacting our young players. Whether you can contribute a few hours or support us for an entire season, your involvement is invaluable. Volunteering is a fantastic way to connect with other families and give back to our community.

If you're interested in helping, please complete the Volunteer Registration Section when registering your player via our Demosphere platform. Coastal FC staff will reach out with opportunities as they come up across the Fall and Spring seasons.

Volunteer Fee Information

The $100.00 Volunteer Fee is a Bond that is only paid in the Fall League Season by all registered U5-U18 league players. The volunteer fee is similar to those implemented in other local sports programs and is automatically added to your account during registration.

Volunteer Program Details

The $100 fee is paid per child in the fall season.
4 hours minimum of volunteer time is required per household
The volunteer hours can be fulfilled from August 1st through to June 30th of the calendar year. (Fall or Spring)
All Team Staff Volunteers must have a valid Criminal Record Check and Respect in Sport Certification.
One-time volunteers – General Volunteers, such as photo distributing, don’t require a CRC.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager
Assistant Manager
Team Gender Manager
Photo Distribution
Equipment handout
Tournament and Events (Various Positions)
End of Season Lost and Found set up

How Do I become a Volunteer?

Firstly, you must register as a volunteer during your child’s registration process and select a position from the list. If you are not sure what to select, select “General Volunteer” and we will send you and emails periodically based on the Event and opportunities. You can respond to any email as you want.

Team Staff positions are fill by the age group coordinator based on those that are returning from last season (Spring or Fall) preference is given to those holding a valid CRC and Respect in Sport Certification. There is a maximum of 4 staff members per team.
All team volunteers must be registered in our registration system to be assigned to teams.

How to get a Criminal Record Check (CRC)

To apply for a CRC please see the link HERE. Make sure you have your BC services ID card or care card handy as you will need it for registration. If you don't have a BC service card , contact us here for the manual form.
If a volunteer access code is required: Coastal FC Volunteer Access code : 46B79P5PJA

How Do I Get My Volunteer Bond/Fee back?

Volunteer fees are returned in the form of a credit code. If you have paid your Bond /Fee and completed 4 hours or more you will receive a credit code. Credit codes are sent out in April prior to the start of the fall registration. The code is used during the fall registration process and will credit the Volunteer fee for that year. The code can be used for any child (U5-U18) in the household that is registering for the fall league season.
If you have volunteered and are leaving the club, or your child has age out, your original Volunteer Bond will be returned. You must email the registrar csteer@coastalfc.ca to confirm.
For all Volunteer Team Staff – Codes are not given to team staff that do not have a valid CRC or the Respect in Sport Certification.
New Spring Volunteer Team Staff – Codes are not given to new spring staff who were not part of the fall season and have not paid the volunteer Bond/Fee.
If you did not volunteer within the current playing season then your Bond will not be returned.

COACH EDUCATION MINIMUM STANDARDS

All Canada Soccer Member Organizations offering youth soccer programs must meet the minimum standards of Quality Soccer to be recognized as a Quality Soccer Provider within the Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licencing Program. This aligns with the guiding principles of the Canada Soccer Safe Sport Roster.

Skill Centre/Divisional Rep/ BCSPL Streams: Full Safe Sport Roster – Required Training

1. Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen

2. Stage-appropriate Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education – Theory Module (Active Start, Fundamentals, Learn to Train, Soccer for Life)

3. Stage-appropriate Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education – Practical Module (Active Start, Fundamentals, Learn to Train, Soccer for Life)

4. NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Module and/or Online Evaluation

5. Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program

6. NCCP Making Headway Module

7. NCCP Emergency Action Planning Module 8. NCCP Rule of Two Module

Recreational Streams Modified Safe Sport Roster – Required Training

1. Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen

2. Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education – Coaching Soccer in Canada Module

3. Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program

4. Stage-appropriate Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education – Theory Module (Active Start, Fundamentals, Learn to Train, Soccer for Life)

5. Stage-appropriate Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education – Practical Module (Active Start, Fundamentals, Learn to Train, Soccer for Life)

Recommended Training:

6. Other requirements of the full Safe Sport Roster

FAQ SECTION

What is the Demosphere Mobile App?

The Demosphere Mobile app integrates with the official team rosters and facilitates effective team communications. Players, Parents and team staff can easily access each other for communication on schedules , training times and any other team related activity.
Where can I find the mobile App?

The latest version of the Demosphere 2.0 Mobile App is available for Android Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Can I register via the mobile app?

Yes, you can register via the Demosphere mobile app. Follow the steps belowH On the home screen, tap the menu icon and select Register. Existing registrations you have previously registered with will display on the screen. Tap on the name of the organization – COASTAL FC, and a new browser window will open on your device. The browser will take you to the registration website for the organization. Select 'Sign in to Begin Registration.' Enter your Demosphere username and password for your account. Proceed to complete the registration process for the organization as necessary. Once complete, a confirmation message will be sent to you verifying your registration for the season
How do I delete my Account?

The Demosphere Mobile app does not support account deletion at this time. To request the removal of your Demosphere account, please first contact csteer@coastalfc.ca to ensure that all outstanding refunds or account balances are settled.
How do I navigate the App?

The Demsophere 2.0 App is easy to navigate. Check out the Getting Started Guide for Parents / Players Below: ,
How do I add a Member to our Household?

Navigate to your My Account on the home screen by either tapping on the menu icon in the top right > Account or tapping the Account icon in the lower right. On the MyAccount view tap on your household name. On the My Household view tap on Add Member Enter profile information for the new household member. The first and last name at minimum is required for adding a new household member. Tap save once complete. For tutorial view clickHERE
How do I find my child't team on the mobile app?

In order to view a team that you are affiliated with, permissions to view the team must first be turned on by a Coastal FC administrator. Once access is granted, you will see your team on the Mobile App home screen or via the “My Teams” view. This view can be accessed using the top-level menu or on the app footer.
How do I view training & games or other events for my child's team?

You can see you team events in multiple locations such as: · On the home screen under My daily events · When viewing the team, team specific events will be found on the Home Team and team calendar. · You can view all events on My Calendar.
How do I grant access for another Parent/Guardian to view the team information?

If you have admin privileges within your household, you can add a new member (parent/guardian/grandparent/babysitter) to your household by navigating to: MY ACCOUNT using the links in the footer or top menu of any screen From the MY ACCOUNT view, click on the name of your household and select the ADD MEMBER option. If you need this member to have access to your child’s team for event and communication access, they must be designated as a Household Admin. Once a new member is added, your new household member will receive an email and must verify their account and set up a password before access can be granted. If you feel you should have Household Admin privileges and do not, or need another member removed from your household, contact csteer@coastlfc.ca for assistance.
How Can I Control Who Sees My Email and Phone Number in the Demosphere App?

You can decide if your teammates can see your email and phone number. This will not change how you send messages in the app. You can still use the team wall, staff wall, live chat, and direct messages. How to Change Your Contact Visibility Go to "My Account" and find "Preferences." Choose your settings: Turn "Display email address to team members" ON or OFF. Turn "Display phone number to team members" ON or OFF. What happens when you change the settings? ON (Default Setting): Your teammates can see your email and phone number in the Members tab. OFF: Your teammates cannot see your email and phone number. You will need to confirm before saving. Coaches, team staff, and club admins can still see your contact information even if you turn it OFF. How to Change Contact Visibility for Family Members If you manage a family member’s profile (for example, your child): Go to "My Account" → "Household" → Select the family member. Change their contact visibility settings (same steps as above). If you cannot change their settings: They have claimed their account or are a Household Admin and must change their own settings. Note: Even if you hide your email and phone number, you can still send and receive messages in the app.
How do I RSVP to Calendar Events?

To RSVP to Demosphere calendar events, please view the tutorial HERE. If you are NOT able to RSVP to availability: Make sure your child is not assigned as the admin for the account , this will inhibit your access to RSVP. Once you remove their admin status, you will be able to RSVP.
Coaches: How to create a event on the calendar for your team?

To create calendar events in the Demosphere calendar events, please view the tutorial HERE.
Coaches: How to send reminders to your team?

To send a 24-hour reminder to your team in the Demosphere App , please view the tutorial HERE.
Do you still have questions?

If your questions haven’t been addressed in the FAQ, feel free to reach out to our Registrar Manager, Carina Steer, at csteer@coastalfc.ca for assistance.