Why Should I Become a Volunteer?

Little League Baseball and Softball is an organization designed to build good citizens. It is a program of leadership, preparing today’s youth to be tomorrow’s leaders. At the local level, Little League relies on a devoted legion of adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. Wethersfield Little League is always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate Little League events and activities.

As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being, and overall development of children. By reading further, you will discover that the benefits of volunteering are endless. You will also gain a better understanding of why you should become involved, who volunteers are, what you can do, and how you can sign up.

Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone can apply to become a volunteer. Whatever talents or skills you have, we can use them! Across the country, volunteers are grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, retirees, community leaders, former Little Leaguers, friends, neighbors, and more. Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply.

All parents of children involved in Little League Baseball and Softball are strongly encouraged to volunteer. As a parent, volunteer, you have the opportunity to spend quality time with your child in a safe, fun-filled environment. Oftentimes, parent and child social lives parallel each other. Volunteering allows your life and your child’s life to intersect on common ground, with shared interests and goals.

Please note that if you plan to be on the field or assist with practices/games in ANY capacity, you will need to register to be a volunteer and complete all requirements. 

Do I Need to be a Coach to Volunteer?

No! WLL has opportunities that do not require you to be a coach. When registering, you have the option to choose Head Coach/Manager, Assistant Coach or Volunteer.

Volunteers help when they can. Duties can include running the scoreboard, helping out at practices, or keeping an eye on the bench/dugout during games. Please sign up to be a volunteer if you think you will help out occasionally but cannot commit to being a Coach or Assistant.

Head Coach/Manager runs the show! Duties include overall management of the team (including assistant coaches and volunteers), setting practice schedules, and team equipment.

**Majors coaches are selected by BOD vote and participate in the yearly draft. If you are interested in becoming a coach for the Majors program, please reach out to the Vice President of Baseball or Softball.

Assistant Coach attends all/most team practices and games. On/Off-Field duties vary based on head coach's direction.

In addition, the Board of Directors is completely volunteer based. WLL solicits applications for prospective BOD members as positions become available. The BOD welcomes volunteers who would like to get involved in Opening Day planning, fundraising, first aid training, baseball/softball fundamentals training, etc. 

How Do I Become a Volunteer?

Parent/Guardians - please fill out the volunteer form when registering your child on SportsConnect. This is the easiest way for WLL to verify your eligibility and assign you to your team.

Non-Parent - WLL offers a "Non-Parent Volunteer" option for people who want to get involved but do not currently have a child partipating in WLL programming. You will need to create an account with WLL on SportsConnect and select "Non-Parent Volunteer" as your program. This is the preferred way for WLL to verify your eligibility and assign you to your team.

WLL also offers paper volunteer applications that can be downloaded, filled out, and submitted to the League.

2025 Volunteer Application

2025 Returning Volunteer Application

Does Little League Have Any Requirements for Volunteering?

Yes! Little League has specific requirements that must be met for a person to be eligible to volunteer:

1) Submit a volunteer application EACH YEAR.

2) Complete Abuse Awareness training EACH YEAR.
Abuse Awareness training is a yearly requirement to ensure Little League is in compliance with the SafeSport Act. (More information about the SafeSport Act and specific State Requirements can be found under the League Safety tab.)

3) Consent to a Background Check EACH YEAR.
Background checks are performed to ensure compliance with the SafeSport Act. 

**Note: If you volunteer for multiple programs in one season, you only need to complete your application, training, and background check once.

If you volunteer for multiple seasons (summer/fall), you do not need to complete your training or background check again. The Little League year runs from December - November.

ANY PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER REFUSING TO COMPLETE ABUSE AWARENESS TRAINING OR CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE MARKED INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION.

 4) Complete First Aid Training every 3 years.

5) Complete Coaches Clinic/Baseball Fundamentals Training every 3 years.

**6) ALL STAR VOLUNTEERS: If you are selected to be an All-Star volunteer, you must complete Diamond Leader Training. Regular season volunteers are encouraged to complete Diamond Leader training, however it is not a requirement.