Volunteer who won't participate

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Patnono

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My daughter is not happy with me because yesterday we went to my grandsons Tee ball game and there was a volunteer standing in field with the kids, some needed assistance and he saw this but didn't help. So I made the comment about this. Well this woman sitting near said these are volunteers that we're Lucky to have any? I'm like what good is he if he won't help? I've done many years of volunteer work myself, it's my feeling that a volunteer is suppose to help? One of the kids could have gotten Hurt? Am I Wrong?
 

Marie5656 said:
You are right. I would question what the exact role of the volunteer is if not to help the kids as needed. You were right to say something.
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Thank you for support, I don't care if this lady did not like what I said. I'm sure she's going to tell other parents what I said, they have their "Team Click". I have nothing to apologise for.
 

His motives are suspect.
Volunteers should want to be of service, not just swan around feeling good about themselves.
Those not prepared to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in are as useful as a hip pocket in a singlet.
 
In response to your question, you were absolutely wrong. I know nothing I write will convince you of that, so I will not even try, I am sure your daughter will explain. Also, I think you already know you stepped out of line by the fact that you are reaching out to your peers for validation.
 
It's a judgment call.

Maybe the best thing the volunteer could do in this case is let the kids be kids and figure it out for themselves.

I would probably hang back until I saw blood.
 
Warrigal said:
His motives are suspect.
Volunteers should want to be of service, not just swan around feeling good about themselves.
Those not prepared to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in are as useful as a hip pocket in a singlet.
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Yea, maybe pretending to volunteer so others will think what a great guy he's volunteering? My ex-husband use to pretend he was a good father n husband in front of friends n Family, but behind close doors he was Horrible, turns out to be a Terrible grandfather too, tells our grandson he'd pick him up, then doesn't show up
 
You are not wrong. If a child needed help then the volunteer should help. I think we all know when someone needs help especially a child. What is the use being on the field?
 
terry123 said:
You are not wrong. If a child needed help then the volunteer should help. I think we all know when someone needs help especially a child. What is the use being on the field?
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I agree, he's useless and this woman there I'm guessing Friend of his? I wouldn't care what she thought. If you don't want to Help? I might hear about this from the "CLICK"?
 
I don't understand what this volunteer did that's so upsetting. It's very difficult for kids to be injured in tee ball. We're not talking swimming lessons. Tee ball is a sport with virtually zero physical contact between players.

The point of tee ball to teach the bare basics - take a swipe at a ball that's been set on the tee. Once you hit it, drop (don't throw) the bat, and run counter-clockwise around the bases. The fielders should attempt to get the ball to first base. Period. Not a lot of assistance needed.

When I was a little kid parents weren't involved with early team sports, nor did they want to be. Kids organized themselves, older and more skilled kids were team captains and taught the younger ones how to play, "crybabies" learned to suck it up or sit on the sidelines, cheaters were ostracized, and we all got better as time went on.

Adults RUIN children's play by inserting themselves at every turn.
 
StarSong said:
I don't understand what this volunteer did that's so upsetting. It's very difficult for kids to be injured in tee ball. We're not talking swimming lessons. Tee ball is a sport with virtually zero physical contact between players.

The point of tee ball to teach the bare basics - take a swipe at a ball that's been set on the tee. Once you hit it, drop (don't throw) the bat, and run counter-clockwise around the bases. The fielders should attempt to get the ball to first base. Period. Not a lot of assistance needed.

When I was a little kid parents weren't involved with early team sports, nor did they want to be. Kids organized themselves, older and more skilled kids were team captains and taught the younger ones how to play, "crybabies" learned to suck it up or sit on the sidelines, cheaters were ostracized, and we all got better as time went on.

Adults RUIN children's play by inserting themselves at every turn.
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The thing is these are 4 and 5 year olds who needed guidance, the ball got hit to them they had No clue what to do? The volunteer just stood there and did nothing. The fact that it's Tee ball is irrelevant, it's setting an example for them in learning how to Give and how to support each other.
 
RadishRose said:
I at first thought the child was injured or crying..... now, I'm confused. Never mind.
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It's not that, it's that kids who are 4 and 5 didn't have a clue what to do, the lack of guidance could have caused injury to the kid's. The volunteer just stood there and watched.
 
Lots of US kids play tee ball in the parks, Hypo. It's not like soccer - meaning there's no contact. It's mostly a way for them to play alongside a group of other kids their age and a parent's way of giving an early introduction to America's Favorite Pastime (baseball), and it gives the family something to do on a Saturday morning.

My kids and grands all played tee ball. I never saw any kids get hurt because most kids avoid catching the ball like it's the plague. The ones who eventually do scoop up the balls typically run it to first base - even from the other side of the field. They can't throw worth beans at that age and seem to be aware of that. :D

Truth be told, kids are more interested in the snacks that come after the game than the game itself. "Coaching" is almost zero at this age.
 
StarSong said:
Lots of US kids play tee ball in the parks, Hypo. It's not like soccer - meaning there's no contact. It's mostly a way for them to play alongside a group of other kids their age and a parent's way of giving an early introduction to America's Favorite Pastime (baseball), and it gives the family something to do on a Saturday morning.

My kids and grands all played tee ball. I never saw any kids get hurt because most kids avoid catching the ball like it's the plague. The ones who eventually do scoop up the balls typically run it to first base - even from the other side of the field. They can't throw worth beans at that age and seem to be aware of that. :D

Truth be told, kids are more interested in the snacks that come after the game than the game itself. "Coaching" is almost zero at this age.
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Lol I have to agree about the snacks...I see kids sports as Family time, memories
 

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