FCRA Compliant · No Monthly Fee · No Contracts

Nonprofit Volunteer Screening That's Finally Priced for Mission-Driven Budgets

Your volunteers deserve thorough vetting — and your nonprofit deserves a fair price to do it. VolunteerBadge delivers FCRA-compliant criminal background checks for just $5 per check, with no monthly fees, no contracts, and no setup costs. Run your first check today in minutes.

$5 per check No monthly fees FCRA compliant No contracts
Step 01
Send Authorization
FCRA form sent to volunteer — they e-sign before anything is pulled
Step 02
Verify Address
We cross-reference reported addresses against public records for free
Step 03
Run the Check
One click searches 650M+ records. CLEAR result in plain English
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Send Authorization
Send FCRA Authorization Form
Volunteer
SJ
Select volunteer…
FCRA disclosure included automatically
The form includes required disclosure language. Applicant e-signs. Consent is logged for your records.
$5
Per background check — no hidden fees
650M+
Criminal court records searched
24-48h
Typical turnaround time
100%
FCRA-compliant workflow

Everything your organization needs — in one place

VolunteerBadge handles the entire screening workflow so your team can focus on your mission, not paperwork.

Transparent, Nonprofit-Friendly Pricing

At $5 per check with zero monthly fees and no setup cost, VolunteerBadge costs up to 7x less than competitors like NCSI ($16-$35/check). You only pay when you run a check — making it ideal for nonprofits with variable volunteer intake throughout the year.

Comprehensive Coverage You Can Trust

Every check searches 650M+ national criminal court records, sex offender registries, FBI Most Wanted, and OFAC sanctions lists — plus a free address history lookup on every application. Your organization gets thorough screening without cutting corners.

Built-In FCRA Compliance — Handled for You

VolunteerBadge automates the parts nonprofits most often get wrong: candidate authorization forms, required disclosures, and the adverse action workflow are all built into the platform. Your team stays legally protected without needing an HR attorney on call.

Up and running in minutes

No IT setup. No training required. Your first check runs the same day you sign up.

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Invite Volunteer
Send FCRA authorization request
Full Name
Sarah Johnson
Email Address
Check Type
National Criminal Check · $5
5
per background check. That's it.

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.

Results in 24–48 hours
FCRA compliant process
Unlimited admin seats
650M+ records searched

Frequently asked questions

What makes VolunteerBadge the best background check option for nonprofits?

VolunteerBadge was built specifically for nonprofit and volunteer-based organizations that need rigorous screening without enterprise-level budgets. At $5 per check with no monthly fees or contracts, it costs a fraction of what competitors charge. The platform also handles FCRA compliance automatically — including authorization forms and adverse action workflows — so small teams can screen confidently without dedicated HR staff.

Does VolunteerBadge cover what my nonprofit actually needs to check?

Yes. Every check includes a national criminal court records search spanning 650M+ records, sex offender registry screening, FBI Most Wanted, and OFAC sanctions lists. A free address history lookup is included on every application. This level of coverage is what child-serving organizations, churches, youth sports programs, and community nonprofits require to meet their duty-of-care obligations.

How does the pricing compare to other nonprofit background check providers?

VolunteerBadge charges $5 per check with no setup fee, no monthly subscription, and no per-seat licensing. NCSI charges $16-$35 per check plus a mandatory one-time setup fee. National Crime Search ranges from $13.95 to $27.95 per check before county fees. For a nonprofit running 50 volunteer checks per year, VolunteerBadge can save $500 or more compared to typical competitors.

Is VolunteerBadge FCRA-compliant for volunteer screening?

Yes — full FCRA compliance is built into every workflow. The platform generates the required disclosure and authorization documents, manages candidate consent, and guides administrators through the legally mandated pre-adverse and adverse action notice process if a check returns a concern. You do not need to manage these steps manually or hire outside counsel to stay compliant.

Get Started Free

Start Screening Volunteers Today — No Contract Needed

Create your free VolunteerBadge account and run your first check for just $5. No monthly fee, no setup cost, no commitment — just fast, FCRA-compliant volunteer screening built for nonprofits.

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