Background Checks Your Nonprofit Can Actually Afford
Most background check providers charge nonprofits $16–$35 per check before you even count setup fees and monthly minimums. VolunteerBadge charges $5 per check — period. No contracts, no monthly fees, no hidden costs. Get your first volunteer screened today and see why hundreds of nonprofits have switched.
Everything your organization needs — in one place
VolunteerBadge handles the entire screening workflow so your team can focus on your mission, not paperwork.
Pricing Built for Nonprofit Budgets
At $5 per check, VolunteerBadge costs up to 7x less than competitors like NCSI or National Crime Search. There are no setup fees, no monthly minimums, and no contracts — you pay only when you actually screen a volunteer.
Comprehensive Coverage, Not Cut Corners
Every $5 check searches 650M+ criminal court records, national sex offender registries, FBI Most Wanted, and OFAC sanctions lists. A free address history check is included with every application so nothing falls through the cracks.
FCRA Compliance Without the Legal Headaches
VolunteerBadge handles the entire FCRA workflow automatically — digital authorization forms, disclosure notices, and adverse action letters — so your nonprofit stays legally protected without needing an HR attorney on retainer.
Up and running in minutes
No IT setup. No training required. Your first check runs the same day you sign up.
No monthly fee. No annual contract. No setup cost. No minimum number of checks. Pay only when you run a check — and only $5 each time.
Frequently asked questions
Why do most background check services cost so much more than $5?
Most providers targeting nonprofits — like NCSI ($16–$35/check) or National Crime Search ($13.95–$27.95/check) — layer on setup fees, monthly subscription minimums, and county add-on charges. VolunteerBadge was built specifically to eliminate those costs. You pay $5 per check and nothing else, which makes meaningful screening possible even for small nonprofits with tight budgets.
Does a cheaper check mean less coverage?
No. VolunteerBadge searches 650M+ criminal court records, all 50 state sex offender registries, the FBI Most Wanted list, and OFAC sanctions in every $5 check. A free address history lookup is included with every application. The lower price reflects efficient technology and a business model built for nonprofits, not reduced coverage.
Is VolunteerBadge really FCRA compliant for volunteer screening?
Yes, fully. The Fair Credit Reporting Act applies to volunteer background checks just as it does to employment checks, and many nonprofits unknowingly expose themselves to liability by skipping required steps. VolunteerBadge automates the entire FCRA workflow: digital authorization, disclosure forms, and adverse action letters. Your organization is protected by default, not as an optional add-on.
How quickly can we get started?
You can create a free VolunteerBadge account and run your first check today — there is no setup fee, no contract to sign, and no implementation process. Add as many admin users as your team needs (unlimited admin seats are included) and begin screening volunteers immediately.
Start Screening Volunteers for $5 Today
No setup fee, no monthly commitment, no contract. Create your free VolunteerBadge account in minutes and run your first background check the same day.
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