Thank you for the generous gift of your time. DOCAA is a volunteer run organization.  With the help from people like you, it allows our players the wonderful. There are several ways you can donate your time, and each have different requirements.

Volunteer & Coach Requirements

⚠️ No volunteer or coach may have contact with players until ALL required items are completed and approved.

Step 1: Register as a Volunteer (Required)

All individuals must register before participating.

👉 Register as a Volunteer

Step 2: Babe Ruth / Cal Ripken Membership & Background Check

Required for all volunteers with direct or consistent contact with players.

👉 Complete Babe Ruth / Cal Ripken Membership & Background Check

• Background checks are valid for 1 year
  
  
• Abuse Prevention Training required annually

Step 3: Coaching Certification (Coaches Only)

Required for all baseball and softball coaches.

👉 Complete Babe Ruth Coaching Certification (Human Kinetics)

• Lifetime certification per sport
  
  
• Certification required for each sport coached
  
  
• Training fees are not reimbursed
  

Step 4: DOCAA Kid Safe Policy & Code of Conduct

Required for all volunteers and coaches.

👉 Complete Kid Safe Policy & Volunteer Code of Conduct Form

Step 5: First Aid Certification (Managers & Coaches)

• Current First Aid certification required
  
  
• Must be valid through the end of the season
  
  
• Employer or community certifications accepted
  
  

📧 Email certificate to: [email protected]

Step 6: City of Jacksonville Badge Renewal

Required for access to City of Jacksonville facilities.

👉 Download City of Jacksonville Badge Renewal Application

📧 Email completed form to: [email protected]

Step 7: Final Clearance

DOCAA will review all submissions.

🛑 Participation is not permitted until clearance is approved.