The NBC Foundation Mission
The NBC Foundation is dedicated to growing and enhancing sports in our community while paying tribute to our proud baseball tradition. We strive to provide our participants an opportunity to compete against the best, establish and sustain strong partnerships, and provide an entertaining and memorable event for all generations of fans.
Learn more about how you can support this long-standing baseball tradition!
Volunteer
The NBC World Series is successful due to the hard work of volunteers who revere the event with great tradition in our community. We look forward to working alongside new and past volunteers each year of the NBC World Series. We’re always in need of more volunteers!
Volunteers receive an NBC shirt, a meal during the evening shift, and tickets to future NBC games when they work at least two shifts.
Volunteer Positions
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Usher
The majority of volunteers will be ushering in one of the following areas. We switch people around so not in the same location the entire shift:
- Main concourse – usually at every other walkway entrance to assist with seating, help with maintenance and general questions, including elevator monitor.
- 3rd Base line (near office area and upper bleacher seating) – keep tabs on the walkway. From outfield to infield, fans/kids near bullpen/dugout, and foul ball chase monitor as needed.
- Outfield – help monitor Coleman Hill, food/beverage brought in and keeping people away from the Batter’s Eye (the green wall at Eck Stadium).
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Ticket Sales & Scanning
- Assist with sales in ticket booths in front of the stadium and outfield gate.
- Assist with scanning purchased tickets at all gates.
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Hospitality
- All-American club wristband/check-in, upstairs at elevator exit.
- All-American club buffet set up, hosting and tear down from arrival at the gate until
cleaned up. - Escort/meet Hall of Fame or other group leaders as needed to help staff.
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Promotions
- Entertain the crowd
- Assist with on-field activities and promotions
- Help to select and escort participants on and off the field
- Oversee promotions as they happen
- Dance on dugouts
- Create an overall fun and positive fan experience
TERRY BREWSTER COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD
This award honors Terry Brewster, a long-time NBC supporter and board member who has contributed countless hours to several sports and charitable organizations.
Learn more about the award and how to nominate someone for this special recognition!
Donate
Help support the National Baseball Congress Foundation and NBC World Series in our mission to preserve, grow and popularize NBC World Series events to showcase talented collegiate/amateur athletes from around the world. As a 501(c)3 foundation, a portion of your donation may be tax deductible, but discuss it with your tax professional for a final determination.
The NBC Foundation EIN is 46-3773723. Please consider helping us continue the baseball tradition for years to come.
Meet Laces
When making a request, please remember the following:
- All mascot appearances will be limited to 1 hour.
- This request does not guarantee a Laces appearance. Requests must be made at least three weeks prior to an event. We fill requests on a first-come, first-served basis + availability of Laces.
If you have questions about meeting Laces, please fill out our form below. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible!