Work Bond

NHC is a 100% volunteer-led hockey program across a wide range of levels. We count on our members to volunteer in order for the program to be successful. NHC has instituted a Work Bond Program to encourage the parents of our players to volunteer to help maintain our program.

How are work bonds being collected?
For the 26-27 season, the work bond will be $100. During registartion, you can agree to volunteer during the season or you can chooes to pay the work bond now. Anyone who does not volunteer and pays with credit card will have the $100 work bond automatically charged at the end of the season. All other registrants, and anyone choosing to pay registration with check, must issue an additional check made out to Nazareth Hockey Club and give it to the Team Parent or NHC Board Member prior to your child getting on the ice. Collection opportunities are:

• Parent Meeting 9/8
• Preseason Skates 9/18, 9/19
• First Practice 10/25
• By Mail - please email nhctreasurer@nazarethicehockey.com to confirm this option.

What if I choose not to volunteer?
If you do not volunteer, your credit card will be automatically charged $100 or your $100 check will be cashed at the
end of the season. However, we do not view the Work Bond as a revenue source, so we would prefer you volunteer to help the organization and satisfy your family’s Work Bond. 

What if I only fulfill part of the work bond?
If you only partially complete the work bond requirements, the work bond will be forfeited.

Examples of volunteer opportunities will satisfy Work Bond obligations:

1.  Complete one volunteer role during the 2026-2027 season:

• Season Sponsor - Sponsoring NHC as a business at the $100 level or securing business sponsorships of
          $100 or more.
           Email nhcfundraising24@nazarethicehockey.com for more information on sponsorships.
• Volunteer to Chair or Co-Chair a Fundraising Event - schedule, coordinate, and communicate fundraising
    information to the NHC Fundraising Chair.
• Equipment Manager (1-2 at all levels) - does not require SafeSport clearance: this person can get the
    pucks and any necessary equipment from the storage container prior to practices and games, plus ensure
    that nets/bumpers get on and off the ice. Will also assist with fitting and distributing player equipment
    from the container as needed.  Must have basic knowledge of hockey equipment.
• Team Parent (1 parent at each level)
  • attend the parent meeting and first practice to assist with answering questions and work bond sign ups
  • coordinate with NHC Vice President for home game scoreboard and scorekeeper coverage
  • coordinate with Fundraising Chair for the end of season party
  • assist with disseminating information about team events, fundraisers, and other information as
      needed through check-ins with families on your team
  • collect information and pictures to create “Player Spotlights” for social media with the
      Communications Director
• Assistant Coach (at all levels) - please reach out to nhchockeyops@nazarethicehockey.com to discuss
    coaching opportunities.
• Head Coach (at all levels) - please reach out to nhchockeyops@nazarethicehockey.com to discuss
    coaching opportunities.
• Board Member – serves one term for the full duration of the season

2. Complete 3 hours of Volunteer Activities:

• Scorekeeper (2 volunteers at each home game and all playoff games for Youth, Middle School, JV, and
    Varsity) - does not require SafeSport/clearance. Both volunteers sit in the scorer’s box to operate the
    scoreboard and record the scoresheet
• Volunteer for fundraiser event - assist with fundraiser event, 1 hour per 1 volunteer activity
  Example - 3 hours handing out apparel from online store = completed work bond
• Equipment container cleanup - assist with organizing and cleaning the container as needed before,
    during, and after the season as well as transport gear to Play it Again Sports for sale. 
• End of season party - assist team parent with coordinating party at the end of season, 1 hour per 1
    volunteer activity
• Sponsor the season calendar - goal is to complete the calendar and raise $496 for NHC. Raising $100
    with the “Sponsor the Season Calendar” will fulfill your work bond.
  

If you would like to help but are unable to find an opportunity in the links below that work with your schedule or you have an idea or suggestion, please email our fundraising director at nhcfundraising24@nazarethicehockey.com