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Become a Buddy

Volunteers ages 12+ can help give people with disabilities the joy of baseball by serving as a Buddy. Paired with one player during each game, you’ll provide support, celebrate every moment, and experience the incredible impact of inclusion firsthand.

What’s Involved?
- Assist your athlete based on their individual needs.
- Keep your athlete safe at all times.
- Encourage them to participate and have fun.
- Celebrate every success—high-fives and fist bumps encouraged!
- Most importantly, enjoy the experience together.
Requirements
- Must be at least 12 years old.
- Participate in a pre-season training.
- Buddies 18+ must pass a background check.

Give a little of your time and make a lifetime of impact. Discover the many ways you can volunteer with the Miracle League of Northern Indiana.

Game-day volunteers help create a smooth, fun, and memorable experience for every player and family.
Volunteers may serve in the following roles:
- pitcher
- catcher
- base helper
- mascot
- announcer
- photographer
- video board operator
- concessions/merchandise sales
- player check-in
- field set-up
- post-game clean-up
There’s a place for everyone, and no experience is required. Shifts are typically 3 hours or less.
Requirements
- Volunteers must be at least 12 years old.
- Participate in a pre-season training meeting.
- Attend a brief on-site training session before each shift.
- Sign up online in advance for any shift.
Coaches provide leadership, encouragement, and guidance to our athletes and their Buddies throughout each game. No experience is required—training is provided at a Coaches Meeting before each season.
What’s Involved?
- Ensure the safety of all players.
- Teach players baseball skills to the best of their ability.
- Promote sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and positive behavior.
- Communicate league schedules and updates to families.
- Distribute team uniforms before the season.
- Maintain and oversee team equipment.
- Attend the league’s year-end celebration.
- Have fun and create a supportive team environment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Participate in a pre-season training meeting.
- Coaches 18+ must pass a background check.
Special Event Volunteers help bring our biggest moments to life by assisting with the coordination of year-end celebrations, recruitment events, volunteer training meetings, and community outreach. All you need is a willingness to serve and a big heart for our athletes.
If you’re interested in this role, please Register to Volunteer.