VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

Thank you for signing up to volunteer for the 2023 season. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EVERY DIVISION YOU MIGHT WANT TO HELP WITH.

This does not automatically make you a manager, coach, team parent or volunteer. It allows us to later assign you to teams if you decide to take a position.

All Volunteers need to complete these 4 items....

JDP Background Check (every year)
Safesport (every year)
Concussion training program (every 2 years)
Live Scan (once)

NEW A recent bill (AB 506) passed by the State of California added all Youth Service Organizations to the list of organizations whose regular volunteers and staff (volunteers who have more than 16 hours in a month or least 32 hours during the year) must complete LiveScan background checks. For more information, go to: Bill Text - AB-506 Youth service organizations: child abuse and neglect prevention. (ca.gov)

LIVE SCAN APPLICATION FOR PETALUMA NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE:
live scan service pnll 2023 for website.pdf

Contact Justin DeSurra ,our Safety Officer, for our organization code and any questions. [email protected]

FOR SAFESPORT COURSE (REQUIRED FOR COACHES/MANAGERS):

Go online to Sign In (usabdevelops.com) and create an account. Once an account is created, you can begin to select courses. You will need to take the Abuse Awareness for Adults Course to complete the required certification to Manage or Coach a team.

FOR CONCUSSION TRAINING (REQUIRED FOR COACHES/MANAGERS):

Go online to HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Training for Coaches - CDC TRAIN - an affiliate of the TRAIN Learning Network powered by the Public Health Foundation

You will need to create an account first before accessing the Course. The Course name is HEADS UP to Youth Sports.

Please note for Coaches and Managers that you are REQUIRED to take these two courses before beginning any sort of practice or interaction with Petaluma National Little League players. Once taken, these courses are good for TWO YEARS. If you volunteered last season and just took these last season, please forward your certificates to Justin DeSurra. If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to Justin DeSurra, our Safety Officer. [email protected]

Thank you in advance for your continued commitment to our players and support of PNLL organization.

Thanks,

Your 2022-23 PNLL Board

LIVE SCAN APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ONLINE FILLABLE FORM FOR LIVE SCAN

live scan service pnll 2023 for website.pdf

HOW CAN I HELP PNLL?

There are many ways for parents to help make Petaluma National Little League run smoothly.

The success of a league often depends on the number of devoted volunteers it has. And everyone in the Little League family, no matter how many years they’ve been a part of their local league, should find a way to volunteer. Find the role that interests you the most and that you can commit to, and raise your hand. While you’ll find your volunteer work extremely worthwhile and gratifying, it is the Little Leaguers who will benefit the most.

You could volunteer to...

Be a Team Parent (organize snacks for games, help coaches with paperwork, hand out pictures etc.)
Be an Umpire (have to be trained and commit to a certain amount of hours)
Help our Sponsorship Manager to get new league sponsors
Help at clean up days at Carter Field
Be your team's scorekeeper using the scoreboard or in a score book
Help in Snack Shack for a shift(s) - click here
Running scoreboard at games
Become a Board Member
Be an Assistant Coach by helping run practices and coaching during the games
Be a Manager

Our Little League is an all-volunteer organization and WE NEED YOU to keep going and make this a great experience for our kids. Contact anyone on the Board of Directors to find out more.

Become a Board Member

Volunteer to be on the Board
Attend the next General Meeting for 2024-25 Season

Date: Sept 24th 2023
Where: McNear Elementary School

At this meeting they will explain board member requirements and elect new members .

To find out more about Board Member Roles: board of director positions and responsibilities.pdf
There are many different positions big and small !!

If you choose not to seek a Board position for the upcoming season, consider apprenticing a current Board member. Learn the ins-and-outs of his or her responsibilities, and volunteer your time to assist wherever needed