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Background checks for nonprofit & volunteer

Protect the people you serve on a nonprofit budget.

Hiring challenges

  • Tight budgets
  • Volunteer turnover
  • Duty-of-care expectations from insurers and boards

Typical screening needs

  • Sex offender registries
  • Criminal records
  • Abuse registries where available

Candidate experience

Volunteers are giving their time — keep intake short and respectful.

Speed expectations

Most checks return same day to a few days.

Compliance considerations

  • State youth-serving organization requirements
  • FCRA when using a CRA

General information only, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state and city. Consult employment counsel before making decisions.

Relevant services

Volunteer Screening

Right-sized, budget-aware checks for nonprofits, youth programs and faith organizations.

Criminal Background Checks

County, statewide, federal and multi-jurisdictional database searches built around where a candidate has actually lived and worked.

FAQs

Should volunteers be re-screened?

Many organizations re-screen every one to three years, or sooner if required by state law or insurers.

Ready to see Valiant in action?

Walk through a live report, get pricing for your packages, and ask a screening specialist anything.

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