The Little League Parent and Volunteer Pledge
I will teach all children to play fair and do their best
I will positively support all managers, coaches and players
I will respect the decisions of the umpires
I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game
Volunteer opportunities include (but are not limited to):
Coaching and assistant coaching
Team Parent
Concessions volunteer
Board member
Umpire
... and ANY person who will be assisting with the players on the field
Background Check & Abuse Training Requirement - The Little League Child Protection Program
- Adults wishing to volunteer must register for each season. There is no fee for registering to volunteer, but you MUST complete a Volunteer Application and we must run a NATIONWIDE background check using the JDP system. You will not be permitted to help on the field unless you have done so.
- We strongly encourage any person who may possibly be assisting on the field to get these completed at the beginning of the year. This is especially important for the lower levels where parent involvement in practice and games is extremely helpful!
- Little League also requires an Abuse Awareness training for all volunteers. Estimated time for the training is 30 minutes. You will receive information when you fill out information for your background check.
- For more information about background checks and Abuse Awareness requirements, visit Little League Child Protection Program.
To complete this online:
- Log in at FGLL website, the same way to you do to register your athlete.
- On the main “My Account” page, choose “Register a volunteer” (beneath the “players” section)
- Select your role you are volunteering for and submit necessary documents.
This process is MANDATORY for all Little Leagues. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our players safe.
Does your employer offer a community service / volunteer hour match program?
Some companies will provide a matching program that allows you to submit volunteer/community service hours and they will provide a donation to that non profit organizations. Some examples that we have worked with in the past are Nike, Intel, and Allstate Insurance. If your company has a matching program, let us know how to establish an account so your volunteer hours with the league can go even further!