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Statistics, Guides & Benchmarks

The data behind running a great volunteer program — recruitment, retention, screening, fundraising, and FCRA compliance. A new, deeply-sourced statistics report every day.

Screening Guides

Statistics, Guides & Benchmarks

The Youth Pastor’s Guide to Building a Volunteer Screening Program

What Background Checks Actually Catch: The Evidence on Volunteer Screening

3,241 Sources: What Is Actually Inside a $5 Background Check

Back-to-School Volunteer Screening: A Fall Playbook for Youth Programs (2026)

Screening a Holiday Volunteer Surge Without Slowing Down (2026)

Background Checks & Child Safety for Homeschool Co-ops: The Complete Guide

Screening Volunteers in Adult & Social-Service Nonprofits: The Complete Guide