Thank you for your interest in volunteering.
Please read this page in full to understand the requirements to be considered for a volunteer role with Tunkhannock Little League.
Email for volunteer process questions: tunkballregistrar@gmail.com
Clearances and Training Requirements for Tunkhannock Little League
Below is a detailed list of the clearance and training requirements for head coaches, assistant coaches, practice helpers, and fundraising liaisons (Team Parent). Please note, these clearances and trainings are required by either Little League International or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Tunkhannock Little League is responsible for obtaining copies of these clearances and training certificates for all volunteers.
Volunteers will not be permitted to participate in practice or games until all clearances and training requirements listed below have been submitted and verified by Tunkhannock Little League.
All copies of the complete clearances and training certificates must be uploaded in Sports Connect. To create a volunteer profile, please follow these steps:
1. Click on "LOGIN" in the upper right corner of this page.
2. Click on the "Volunteer" tab on the left side in Sports Connect.
3. Click "Volunteer" and then select a position.
4. All fields will need to be completed. Clearances can be uploaded to specific components toward the bottom of the page under Additional Information. PDFs work best for uploading to the website. Putting all clearances into one document and "printing" a PDF is one way to make the PDF.
If you already have a volunteer profile, please follow these steps:
1. Click on "Login" in the upper right corner of this page.
2. Click on the "Volunteer" tab on the left side in Sports Connect.
3. Click on the pencil to the right of your name to edit your profile.
4. All fields will need to be completed. Clearances can be uploaded to specific components toward the bottom of the page under Additional Information. PDFs work best for uploading to the website. Putting all clearances into one document and "printing" a PDF is one way to make the PDF.
The mobile version of Sports Connect can have glitches, so if you're having problems uploading the clearances, you can try using a computer.
Clearances for ALL Volunteers
Government Issued ID
A copy of your current, unexpired driver's license must be uploaded to the "Government Issued ID" component on Sports Connect.
Child Abuse History
A copy of your Pennsylvania Child Abuse History certification must be uploaded to the "Additional State Required Clearances" component in Sports Connect.
This certification can be obtained at the following link: PA Child Welfare Portal.
Access to Criminal History
A copy of your Pennsylvania State Police certification must be uploaded to the "Additional State Required Clearances" component in Sports Connect.
This certification can be obtained at the following link: Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History.
Little League Application/JDP's National Criminal Records Search
No action needed in Sports Connect. You will receive an email directly from JDP with instructions and a link to complete the Little League Volunteer Application and to provide consent for JDP to conduct a national criminal records search. Once this email is received, you will have 14 days to complete the questionnaire.
FBI Fingerprints (PA Resident less than 10 years)
A copy of your FBI Fingerprints clearance can be emailed to [email protected] only if you have resided in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for less than 10 years.
Information can be found at the following link: IdentoGO - Use Service Code 1KG6ZJ where requested.
Mandatory Training Requirements
Little League Abuse Awareness
A copy of your Abuse Awareness training certificate must be uploaded to the "Training Certifications" component in Sports Connect.
This is an online course that can be completed at the following link: Abuse Awareness Training Course.
You will need to create an account in order to complete the course. At the end of the course, you will be provide a PDF copy of your certificate. The certificate can be downloaded and then uploaded to Sports Connect.
Note: If you have completed a different abuse awareness training course for a different organization, your certificate CANNOT be accepted as Little League International requires the specific course to be completed annually.
Diamond Leader - COACHES ONLY
A copy of your Little League Diamond Leader training certification must be uploaded to the "Training Certifications" component in Sports Connect. This is an online course that can be completed at the following link: Diamond Leader Training Course.
This is a requirement for ALL COACHES, but only needs to be completed once instead of annually. If you completed this course last year and have a certificate, you do not need to retake the course. At the end of the course, you will be provide a PDF copy of your certificate. The certificate can be downloaded and then uploaded to Sports Connect.