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.

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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.