Due to a low number of registrations, we are cancelling the adult flag football program. Those who registered will receive a refund.
BASKETBALL REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
If you are interested in playing, please email basketball@sfoptimist.org
Volunteer Position: Fundraising Director
Organization: Sherrills Ford Optimist
Location: 1752 Molly’s Backbone Rd. Sherrills Ford Rd, Sherrills Ford NC 28673
Reports To: Board of Directors
Commitment: Part-Time Volunteer | Estimated 5–10 hours per week
About the Organization
Sherrills Ford Optimist is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through athletics. Our mission is to provide youth with access to structured sports programs that build confidence, leadership, teamwork, and lifelong skills.
Role Overview
The Volunteer Fundraising Director plays a critical leadership role in helping the organization meet its financial goals. This individual will guide and implement fundraising strategies, engage donors and community sponsors, and help coordinate campaigns and events that support youth athletic programs.
This is a volunteer, unpaid position ideal for someone passionate about youth development and looking to make a meaningful impact through fundraising expertise or community leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Preferred Skills & Experience
Time Commitment
Benefits of Volunteering
If you're passionate about helping youth thrive through sports and want to support our mission through fundraising leadership, please email your resume or a short statement of interest to jbeane@sfoptimist.org
Fall Sports
Registrations open early to mid-May (before school lets out)
Football, Soccer, Fall Volleyball, Cheer, Fall Baseball, Fall Softball
Winter Sports
Registrations open early to mid-September
Basketball
Spring Sports
Registrations open early-January
Baseball, Softball, Tee-ball, Spring Volleyball, Soccer (proposed)
Summer Sports
Adult Softball
Please Read Prior To Registration
As a parent / guardian, you agree to the participation rules set forth in this document. Please make sure you read and understand them prior to registering for a Sherrills Ford Optimist activity.
Sherrills Ford Optimist is actively recruiting companies, groups, churches, and/or individuals to be sponsors for our Park. Please visit the Sponsorship page to see the levels available and to see the benefits of each level. There is also a link to a form on that page where you select a sponsorship package, provide your company information, and pay all in one simple step.
Sherrills Ford Optimist is a 501 (c)(3) organization and all donations are tax-deductible. We welcome all donations and a receipt can be provided to you upon request.
Use the "Donate" button below to donate via Paypal or send a check made out to Sherrills Ford Optimist to:
Sherrills Ford Optimist
P.O. Box 32
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Questions about donations? Send an email to info@sfoptimist.org
Sherrills Ford Optimist is the place for youth sports in Eastern Catawba County. We have been serving the youth and families of our area since 1975. For full details on the sports we offer, check out the sections below divided by sports season. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to receive notifications when registrations open!
Our park is operated 100% through volunteers, and we rely on fundraisers and sponsorships to keep our park operating for the youth in our community. Please see below if you are interested in donating to the park. For volunteer opportunities, please click here.
For more information about ways to get involved, or to send an idea to our Board of Directors, please email info@SFOptimist.org.
More than 1,200 youth participate in our athletic activities each year.
1752 Mollys Backbone Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Phone: 828-979-6481