All volunteers, returning and new, MUST register as a Volunteer and do a Background Check
1. Register as a Volunteer:
A. AYSO Adult Volunteer WITHOUT children in the program: Start by going to the upper right corner of our website and click “REGISTER NOW.” Remember your user name and password for your account. You will be assigned an AYSO ID#. Once you fill out the general information page, it will take you to your account page. Please click on the “Volunteer” button on the LEFT side of the screen. Then click the orange “Find volunteer roles” on the upper right side of the screen. There will be a list of choices, but you need to click on “show more” to get more options. Select “2024 Volunteer Registration” then click “View Available Positions.” Scroll down to select the Referee choice. Fill out your volunteer application. Fill out your E-Signature section and then submit your application.
B. AYSO Adult Volunteer WITH children in the program: Start by logging into your account that you used to register your children for AYSO. Once in your account, please click on the “Volunteer” button on the LEFT side of the screen. Then click the orange “Find volunteer roles” on the right side of the screen. Scroll down to select the Referee choice for your child’s age division for the Fall Core 2024 season. Fill out your volunteer application. Fill out your E-Signature section and then submit your application.
C. RETURNING AYSO Adult Volunteer WITHOUT children in the program: Login into your account on our website. Once in your account, please click on the “Volunteer” button on the LEFT side of the screen. Then click the orange “Find volunteer roles” on the right side of the screen. There will be a list of choices, but you need to click on “show more” to get more options. Select “2024 Volunteer Registration” then click “View Available Positions.” Scroll down to select the Referee choice. Fill out/update your volunteer application.
D. RETURNING AYSO Adult Volunteer WITH children in the program: Login into your account on our website. Once in your account, please click on the “Volunteer” button on the LEFT side of the screen. Then click the orange “Find volunteer roles” on the right side of the screen. Scroll down to select the Referee choice for your child’s age division for the Fall Core 2024 season. Fill out/update your volunteer application. Fill out your E-Signature section and submit your application.
2. Sterling Volunteer Background Check:
AYSO now requires a more significant background check through a third-party vendor Sterling Volunteer. You will receive an e-mail from the American Youth Soccer Organization after you register with a secure link for you to complete a background check. Please know the e-mail will state there is a $25 fee, but Camarillo AYSO is paying that fee.
First responders (State-local-federal Police, Fire, EMT, Medical personnel, and prison staff) and active military personnel, please fill out as much information as possible when completing your volunteer registration in regard to your occupation and employer as well as in your background check information because of the State & Federal laws protecting the privacy of your protected class from third party background/personal information check.
New Referees must complete an in-person ID check so we can verify who you are. This check can be done at AYSO Office hours or any of the AYSO classes at headquarters.
General Online Courses: AYSO U (AYSO's online learning resource), contains all the AYSO Online Courses at the “Online Courses” tab.
- Complete the online AYSO’s Safe Haven Course. Safe Haven course is the same for all AYSO volunteer positions. This course must be retaken if your last certification was prior to August 1, 2024. SAVE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.
- Complete the online CDC: Concussion Course. The concussion course is the same for all AYSO volunteer positions. This course must be retaken if your last certification was prior to August 1, 2024. SAVE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.
- Complete the online Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course. The sudden cardiac arrest course is the same for all AYSO volunteer positions and is required for all youth sport volunteers in the State of California. This is a one-time course that you will not need to repeat or update in the future. SAVE A COPY OF YOUR CERTICIATE OF COMPLETION.
- Complete the SafeSport Course. A new requirement mandated by California law is the SafeSport course. If you have taken this course for a different youth sports league, let us know and it should transfer.
- LiveScan Fingerprinting. Under California law, all youth sports volunteers must now be LiveScan fingerprinted. The region will be conducting several sessions where you can come have this completed.