Volunteer background checks.
Fast, affordable screening for churches, youth sports, schools, and community groups. Protect the people you serve without blowing the volunteer budget.
Protect Your Organization and Those You Serve
Organizations that rely on volunteers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the communities they serve. Volunteer background checks are an essential tool for identifying potential risks before placing individuals in positions of trust, especially when working with children, seniors, or other vulnerable populations.
What We Screen
- National criminal database search
- Sex offender registry check (all 50 states)
- Identity verification
- County-level criminal records (available as add-on)
- Motor vehicle records for driving positions (available as add-on)
Pricing
Volunteer background checks start at $39. We offer volume pricing for organizations with large volunteer programs. Nonprofit and community organization discounts are available. Contact us for a custom quote based on your screening needs.
Compliance Considerations
Even for volunteers, organizations must follow FCRA requirements when conducting background checks. This includes providing a clear and conspicuous disclosure, obtaining written consent, and following adverse action procedures if a volunteer is denied placement based on the results. Vertical Identity ensures your screening program is fully compliant.
Industries We Serve
- Nonprofits and charitable organizations
- Youth sports leagues and after-school programs
- Religious organizations and houses of worship
- Schools and educational institutions
- Healthcare and elder care facilities
- Community service organizations
Questions we hear daily
Why should organizations screen volunteers?
Volunteers often work with vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Background checks help organizations fulfill their duty of care by identifying individuals with disqualifying criminal histories before placing them in positions of trust. Many states also require background checks for volunteers in certain settings such as schools, healthcare facilities, and youth programs.
What is included in a volunteer background check?
A standard volunteer background check includes a national criminal database search, sex offender registry check, and identity verification. Enhanced packages can include county-level criminal searches, employment verification, education verification, and motor vehicle records. We work with each organization to determine the appropriate screening level.
Do volunteers need to consent to a background check?
Yes. Under the FCRA, all background checks require the individual's written consent, regardless of whether they are a paid employee or a volunteer. The organization must provide a standalone disclosure form and obtain written authorization before running the check. Vertical Identity provides compliant consent forms for our clients.
Screen Your Volunteers
Affordable, compliant background checks to protect the people you serve.