Volunteer Background Checks and Clearances
At Northwest we strive to ensure a safe environment for our players and their families. An important aspect of ensuring a safe environment is our commitment to follow all federal, state, and Little League International regulations for our volunteers.

In order to volunteer to work with the Northwest players, in any capacity, the volunteer must have the following three items completed prior to being allowed to volunteer:
1.    JDP Background Check:  Performed free of charge. Please reach out to [email protected] to begin the background check process. This clearance must be completed annually.

2.    Abuse Awareness Training: The course is free of charge here, this certificate should be sent to [email protected]. This training must be completed annually. 

3.    Little League Child Protection Training: The course is free of charge here. This training must be completed annually.


ASAP Safety Plan
Northwest also complies with the requirements of Little League International in all 15 areas of our qualified, A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Safety Plan. This plan is updated every year and the 2025 plan can be accessed here.