LAKEWOOD PROGRAM

AFC Lightning Members,


Did you know you can help offset the cost of your child’s soccer expenses by volunteering to work in our concession stand at Lakewood Amphitheater for the 2023 concert season?


This is a perfect opportunity, to earn tax free commissions which can be used to pay for your AFC player fees, tournament fees, and travel expenses, especially if you enjoy working in a fast-paced atmosphere alongside other AFC Lightning members. As an added bonus our concession stand is located in the lawn section of the amphitheater so you can hear a wide variety of musical artists while you work.


There are some requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older (21 to serve alcohol).
  • Must be certified to sell alcoholic beverages (free TEAM training class)
  • Must be a parent, guardian, or direct relative of a current AFC player. Non-related participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


If you are interested, please register using your PlayMetrics account - here.  Sign up for TEAMs training - here. We will send you more information and the concerts volunteer spots as it becomes available.


See below for Frequently Asked Questions.


Concerts begin May 2023 and end in October 2023!


Have questions? Please email Robert Sanford at lakewood@afclightning.org.


Lakewood Program FAQs

  • How do I sign up for more information?

    Please use this signup link using your Playmetrics account with AFC Lightning - here.

  • When and where are the concerts held?

    Concerts are typically held from May through October of each year at Lakewood Amphitheater at

    202 Lakewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30315

  • What are the requirements to participate?

    • Must be 18 years or older (21 to serve alcohol).
    • Must be TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management) certified. Free training classes provided by Legends Music.
    • Must be a parent, guardian, or direct relative of an AFC player. Non-related participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • When and where are the TEAM training classes?

    TEAM training is required once every 3 years. Classes are held at Lakewood Amphitheater, local high schools, and at our facilities in April and May of each year.

  • How do I sign up for TEAM training?

    You can sign up for TEAM training via Signup Genius here:

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA929A5FDC25-2023


    Training dates are:


    April 18th 6:30pm Orientation/TEAM

    April 20th 6:30pm Orientation/TEAM

    April 25th 6:30pm Orientation/TEAM

    April 29th 10am and 2pm Orientation/TEAM

  • What is the dress code for volunteers during the concerts?

    • Lakewood volunteer shirt (provided by Legends Music) 
    • Black shorts or black pants – no athletic shorts or athletic pants 
    • Dark colored athletic shoes – no sandals or Converse All Stars

    1) Technical  2) Tactical 3) Mental 4) Physical


    Players can earn a position on a Lightning Academy team under the following conditions:


  • How do I sign up for concerts and how are they assigned?

    Volunteer spots will be assigned on a first come first served basis via SignUpGenius.com. It is the

    volunteer’s responsibility to keep track of his/her own signup dates and times.


    CONCERT SIGNUP IS NOT AVAILABE YET – WILL BE ON SIGNUP GENIUS


    There may be times when a concert requires fewer volunteers than expected. If this occurs, we will ask all signups for the event to voluntarily give up their spot. If there are no volunteers, we will remove the volunteers with the latest signup date/time.

  • How to I change a concert that I already signed up for?

    Deciding whethVolunteer signups on can be edited, changed, deleted, or swapped with another volunteer anytime up to 7 days before an event. Any changes after the 7 th day (before an event) can only be made by the AFC Lakewood Volunteer Coordinator.


    Please contact the Coordinator if you will not be able to attend an event and they will work with you to help find a replacement for your volunteer slot.

  • What happens if I cannot attend an event that I signed up for?

    Failure to attend an event that you signed up for may result in a penalty of $50.00 (deducted from your earnings). Per our agreement with Legends Music, AFC is required to provide a minimum number of volunteers for each event. Failure to meet these requirement may result in financial penalties being assessed against our earnings. In order to avoid these situations, please be mindful of the commitment you made to the program and the other AFC volunteers.

  • How do you keep track of the concert that are worked?

    Volunteers are require to sign in on the attendance sheet in the concession stand. These sheets are used to determine your attendance and share calculations.

  • What happens if I am late to a concert?

    Please make every effort to arrive by the specified start time. Please call or message your stand lead

    coordinator if you are going to be late. After a certain time, you will not be allowed to enter the venue. 


    While Lakewood does understand that there are circumstances (weather/traffic) which can impact your arrival time, volunteers who show a pattern of late arrivals may be asked to leave the program.

  • What are the security and check-in procedures?

    All volunteers must check/sign in at the volunteer check-in station where you will be provided your

    volunteer shirt. All personal items must be carried in a clear bag and are subject to search by Lakewood

    security.