You care about the people and community you serve, which is why it’s important to have measures in place to protect them and your organization. One such measure of protection is running volunteer background checks. Background checks not only are a common and integral part of many nonprofits and community organizations but also are often required when working with specific groups of people. They can help the most qualified volunteers stand out, as well as mitigate risk, safeguard people & possessions, and protect your organization. Background checks (and their results) are so important that it is essential to have an organized and efficient way of attaining, viewing, and tracking them. Today, we will share how to best manage background checks for your organization.

1. Work with a Reputable Provider

Above all, it is important to make sure you are working with a quality and reputable provider to process your background checks. This is not something you can do in-house, and the saying is true, “You get what you pay for.” There are many companies who offer cheap background checks, but they are not necessarily comprehensive or checking everything they should. As an organization who truly cares about those you serve, it is important to make sure you are working with the right provider. At CERVIS, we have a direct partnership with Backgrounds Online, an industry leader, enabling you to process and manage your organization’s background checks all within your CERVIS console. Our partnership also provides you with special discounted pricing and the freedom to choose from a range of packages to fit your needs.

2. Make It Easy to Complete 

Next, it is important to make sure the background check application and process is as streamlined as possible for both your organization and your volunteers. Once your organization orders a background check in CERVIS, an email (branded & customized by you) is automatically sent to the volunteer with a direct link to complete and submit the application online. You also have the option to choose whether your organization or the volunteer covers the cost of the application, only paying for completed background checks.

3. Efficiently Organize & Track Results

Lastly, make sure the status of background checks is easy to read, see, and understand. After a background check has been initiated, the status is automatically tracked and updated in your CERVIS console. Once the background check has been completed, you can view the results and follow-up with the volunteer, if necessary. A major advantage of running background checks in CERVIS is that you have the ability to restrict volunteer registration, allowing you to keep specific positions only open to volunteers who have finished and passed their background check. 

With our seamless interface and trusted partnership with Backgrounds Online, CERVIS is able to help you take the tedium out of running background checks and place your confidence in the simplified process, accurate results, and quality volunteers. Make running background checks one less thing to worry about!

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