Background checks

As required by Little League, Inc. and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Melrose Little League (“MLL”) runs CORI and JDP background checks on all volunteers, including board members, managers, coaches, umpires, administrative volunteers, and anyone who helps out in even an informal manner. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please take a few minutes to complete the simple background check process detailed below.

Your personal information is held in strict confidence and any negative background check findings which could disqualify you as a volunteer will be discussed privately between you and the MLL Safety Director to determine the appropriate course of action before any discussions within MLL are held to determine suitability as a volunteer. If you do not hear back after submitting your background check, you are clear to volunteer.  If you have any questions, concerns or difficulties with the process, email the MLL Safety Director. 

Required Abuse Awareness Training

Beginning in 2024, Abuse Awareness Training is an annual Little League Requirement. The (~20 minute) training must be completed before any individual can assume any duties for the current season, including District Administrators and Assistant District Administrators.

Step 1: JDP

• Click the link and follow the instructions: https://melrosell.quickapp.pro
• At the end, the system will ask if you want to download your application. When you see that, you're done.
  (The download is only if you want a copy of the information and disclosures that you have filled out online.)
  

Step 2: Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)

Please send an email to [email protected] and copy/type “You have my permission to run a CORI check on behalf of Melrose Little League.” into the text of your email. MLL can then run the CORI check with the information you have previously submitted.

Step 3: Complete Abuse Awareness Training
(15-20 minutes to complete)

• Click link and create account/login to USA Baseball website: https://usabdevelops.com/page/3532/courses

• Select Abuse Awareness for Adults: Base Certification (purple rectangle -see screenshot):

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•  Upon completion of the course, you will receive email proof of completion. Forward this to: [email protected]

Step 1: JDP

• Click the link and follow the instructions: https://melrosell.quickapp.pro
• At the end, the system will ask if you want to download your application. When you see that, you're done.
  (The download is only if you want a copy of the information and disclosures that you have filled out online.)

Step 2: Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) 

Please send an email to [email protected] with the following:

1. Copy/type “You have my permission to run a CORI check on behalf of Melrose Little League.” into the text of your email.
2. include a photo of the front of your driver’s license or passport
3. include the middle two digits of your social security number

If you have concerns about sending this information electronically, you are welcome to email or drop a signed permission note with the middle two digits of your social and a paper copy of the front your ID at the following address:

Patrick Keefe
80 Lynde Street
Melrose, MA 02176

Step 3: Complete Abuse Awareness Training
(15-20 minutes to complete)

• Click link and create account/login to USA Baseball website: https://usabdevelops.com/page/3532/courses
  
• Select Abuse Awareness for Adults: Base Certification (purple rectangle -see screenshot):

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• Upon completion of the course, you will receive email proof of completion. Forward this to: [email protected]