Folsom American Little League (FALL) has created a formal Volunteer Program to encourage volunteerism within the league. The reason is simple, we need your help! FALL is a non-profit organization that exists and operates by the cooperative efforts of many volunteers; from its Board of Directors to its managers, coaches, team parents, and a large body of other supporting volunteers. This network of volunteers requires continuous growth with a common purpose and goal: to provide a positive and supportive baseball learning experience for all FALL players. We know that this will be a fun and easy way to contribute to a quality baseball experience for all. Simply put, the more involved you are, the more fun both you and your child will have!
Family Requirement
During the scheduled baseball season, parents are required to fulfill 10 volunteer hours per family playing in Folsom American Little League. Team volunteer roles (coach, team parent, fields crew, etc.) will automatically fulfill the 10-hour requirements. Parents who don’t want to sign up for a team role, can chose to be a FALL Volunteer where we will give you opportunities to fill your 10-hour requirement throughout the season. For those who think they simply do not have the time to volunteer, an “opt out fee” option is available (in addition to player registration fees). The “opt out” charge will appear as non-volunteer fee in your cart at checkout during registration.
How to Register as a Parent Volunteer
All Parent Volunteers who did not “opt out”, will need to register as a volunteer so you can be scheduled to assist assigned teams or FALL functions (Fan Fest, etc). You can register as a volunteer directly during player registration. You can also sign-up as a volunteer independently of your player’s registration and the system will track that your family has met the volunteer requirement when you register your player. If you chose not to volunteer, a non-volunteer fee will appear in your cart at checkout.
Responsibilities and Expectations of Volunteers
It is the expectation of FALL that all persons volunteering will dutifully and with good intent assist and/or direct players and/or other volunteers in accomplishing FALL related activities for which they volunteer, treat all players and other volunteers with respect, and act as a good representative of FALL at all times.
Background Verification
Little League International has established criteria for each chartered league’s performance of an investigation into the background of all individuals who volunteer in any capacity. Each volunteer will be required to complete a volunteer application form and provide a copy of their photo identification. A background investigation that will list any type of convictions nationwide will be completed. Each volunteer with FALL will be required to have clearance of individual background investigations.