At Franklin Athletics, we believe in fostering a vibrant sports community that empowers our student-athletes. We invite you to become part of our mission to support high school athletics in Portland.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Volunteer: Join our team of dedicated volunteers who help with events, game-day operations, and more.
- Support Our Teams: Attend games and cheer for our athletes. Your presence makes a difference!
- Spread the Word: Share our events and successes on social media to help us reach a wider audience.
- Donate: Contributions from the community help us provide better resources and facilities for our athletes.
Franklin Athletics is committed to upholding values of teamwork, integrity, and sportsmanship. By getting involved, you help us instill these values in our student-athletes and enhance their high school experience.
For more information about how you can contribute, please reach out through our contact page. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of our young athletes.
Getting Started as a Volunteer or Supporter
Many families and neighbours want to help but are not sure where to begin. The simplest first step is to look at the game schedule and pick one or two events you can realistically attend. Showing up regularly, even in a small role, builds the trust and familiarity that make larger commitments easier later.
Common game-day roles
High school events depend on a surprising number of hands. Typical volunteer tasks include:
- Gate and ticket tables: greeting visitors, directing them to seating and answering basic questions.
- Concessions: preparing and selling snacks, which often funds equipment, travel or team meals.
- Clock, scorebook and announcing: roles that suit people who enjoy the details of a sport and can stay focused for a full game.
- Setup and cleanup: moving benches, putting out signage and leaving the venue tidy after the final whistle.
- Photography and social updates: capturing moments for families who cannot attend, while following school rules on sharing images of minors.
Things to know before you sign up
Schools usually require volunteers who work directly with students to complete a background check and sometimes a short training session. Allow time for this process before the season you want to help with. It also helps to ask which coach or coordinator you report to, what to wear and when to arrive, since early arrival is often expected on game days.
Supporting beyond the sidelines
Not everyone can commit to evenings and weekends. Booster organisations welcome help with fundraising events, sponsorship outreach, newsletters and bookkeeping, much of which can be done from home. If you are a local business owner, consider whether a sponsorship, in-kind donation or discount for team families fits your budget. You can learn more about how these groups operate on our Boosters page.
Finally, good sportsmanship in the stands is a contribution in itself. Cheering for effort, respecting officials and treating visiting teams and their fans warmly models exactly the values that coaches work to teach. Every supporter helps set the tone for what student-athletes experience, win or lose.
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