Screen Volunteers for $5 — Pay Only When You Run a Check
Most background check platforms lock nonprofits into annual contracts or charge monthly platform fees whether you run checks or not. VolunteerBadge is different — you pay $5 per check and nothing else. No contract to sign, no subscription to cancel, no minimum volume required. Start protecting your organization today without a purchasing commitment.
Everything your organization needs — in one place
VolunteerBadge handles the entire screening workflow so your team can focus on your mission, not paperwork.
No Contract, No Commitment — Ever
VolunteerBadge has no annual agreements, no minimum order quantities, and no cancellation penalties. Small nonprofits, churches, and youth sports leagues can run one check or a hundred — and stop anytime without consequence. You are never locked in.
Flat $5 Per Check, Nothing Hidden
The $5 price covers a national criminal database search across 650M+ court records, sex offender registry, FBI Most Wanted, and OFAC sanctions — plus a free address history report on every application. No county add-on fees, no per-seat charges, no platform surcharges.
FCRA Compliance Built Into Every Check
Every VolunteerBadge workflow includes authorization forms, disclosure documents, and automated adverse action notices so your organization stays FCRA-compliant without hiring a legal consultant. The compliance guardrails run in the background so your team can focus on volunteers, not paperwork.
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
Is there really no monthly fee or annual contract?
Correct — VolunteerBadge operates on a pure pay-per-check model. There is no subscription, no platform fee, and no annual commitment. You are charged $5 when a background check completes. If your organization screens volunteers seasonally or irregularly, you pay nothing during quiet periods. Most competing platforms charge $15–$35 per check on top of monthly or annual platform fees.
What is included in the $5 check — are there add-on county fees?
The $5 flat price covers a national criminal database search spanning 650 million court records, the national sex offender registry, FBI Most Wanted list, and OFAC sanctions screening. Every application also includes a free address history report at no extra charge. There are no county search add-ons billed separately — the price you see is the price you pay.
How does VolunteerBadge handle FCRA compliance without a contract or setup process?
FCRA compliance is built into every account from the moment you create it. The platform generates the required disclosure and authorization forms, collects applicant consent electronically, and triggers the adverse action workflow automatically if you decide not to approve a volunteer based on their report. You do not need a separate legal review or a compliance consultant — the workflow handles it for you regardless of how many checks you run per month.
How does VolunteerBadge compare to NCSI or National Crime Search on price?
NCSI charges $16–$35 per check plus a mandatory one-time setup fee. National Crime Search runs $13.95–$27.95 per check plus additional county fees. VolunteerBadge charges $5 per check with no setup fee, no monthly fee, and no contract — making it three to seven times less expensive than the leading alternatives for most nonprofit use cases.
Start Screening Volunteers Today — Zero Commitment Required
Create a free VolunteerBadge account in minutes and run your first check for $5. No contract to sign, no credit card needed to get started, and no monthly fee if you step away.
No credit card required to sign up · First check $5 · Cancel anytime