Checklist for Volunteer Screening
An important first step in volunteer screening isn’t actually a part of the screening process itself. However, in order to comply with anti-discrimination laws, it’s important to have clear job descriptions for each volunteer position, and to then assess that position for it’s potential risk and liability. Every volunteer for each position should have the same screening steps applied. All applicants should have the basic screening of completing an application, signing a volunteer agreement, and probably face-to-face interviews. As a position requires (and all might), a final step for each applicant being considered would be a background check. That background check should always include calling references, and may include criminal background check and verification of licensing and education.