ALL volunteers, unless explicitly noted, are required to complete all requirements for PA state and Little League clearances. Documents should be submitted with the State College Little League by emailing [email protected].
STEP 1 - State Requirements (only required every 5 years)
A. FBI fingerprint clearance, or if lived in PA for the last ten years you can fill out the (Act 153 Waiver Form).
For the FBI clearance (#1) - Enter code 1KG6ZJ and it will start the process of initiating the Pennsylvania DHS-Volunteer application.
B. PA Child Abuse Clearance (a new request should be submitted with the state every 5 years)
C. PA State Police Clearance
STEP 2 - JDP Background Check + Abuse Awareness Training (required by Little League annually)
A. Volunteers will need to complete the JDP Quick App to satisfy the Little League International Requirement.
B. Complete Abuse Awareness Training Course - NEW REQUIREMENT BY LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL
- Go to Little League Smarter University.
- To create an account, Click Here
- If you volunteered last year, you may already have an account and can sign in directly at LittleLeague.SmarterU.com/
- Click or Search for the "Abuse Awareness Training" course.
- Next to the bottom right corner of the image, click "Start" (or "Continue") to begin your training to receive your certificate. The course is a pop-up so if it does not appear, check your pop-up blocker settings.
- Download Certificate
STEP 3 - Complete State College Little League volunteer application and e-mail documents
A. Find volunteer roles here - Volunteer Opportunities
B. E-mail all documents from STEP ONE and STEP TWO, to [email protected] with the season year and name in the subject line. (ie. SUBJECT: "2025 - Smith, John")
Concession stand volunteers do not need clearances as no one under the age of 18 is allowed inside the concession stand at any point.