Finally, a Background Check Service That Charges You Only When You Use It
Most volunteer coordinators don't need to run checks every single month — so why pay a monthly fee whether you screen anyone or not? VolunteerBadge is a pay-as-you-go volunteer background check service: $5 per check, no monthly fees, no setup costs, no contracts. Run one check or a hundred — you pay only for what you order.
Everything your organization needs — in one place
VolunteerBadge handles the entire screening workflow so your team can focus on your mission, not paperwork.
Pay Only for What You Actually Use
VolunteerBadge has no subscription tier and no monthly minimum. Whether you onboard volunteers once a year or once a week, your cost is always $5 per check — nothing more. Ideal for small nonprofits, churches, and seasonal programs that can't justify a recurring software bill.
Full FCRA Compliance Built In at No Extra Charge
FCRA compliance isn't an add-on here. Every check includes compliant authorization forms, automated adverse action workflows, and a secure applicant portal — the same protections larger platforms charge setup fees to configure. Your organization stays legally protected without any extra cost or effort.
Unlimited Admin Seats for Your Whole Team
Add your executive director, volunteer coordinator, and program leads at no extra cost. VolunteerBadge gives every plan unlimited admin seats, so your team can manage applicants, review results, and take action together — without per-seat pricing squeezing your budget.
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 — even for active organizations?
Correct. VolunteerBadge has no monthly subscription, no annual fee, and no minimum volume requirement. You are billed $5 when a background check is ordered and nothing else. Organizations that screen volunteers heavily in spring and go quiet in winter pay nothing during the off-season.
How does $5 compare to other volunteer background check services?
Most competing services charge significantly more. NCSI prices range from $16 to $35 per check and require a one-time setup fee. National Crime Search runs $13.95–$27.95 per check plus county add-on fees. VolunteerBadge at $5 with no setup cost is typically 3–7x less expensive than the alternatives — with the same national criminal database coverage.
What is included in each $5 background check?
Every check searches 650M+ criminal court records, national sex offender registries, FBI Most Wanted, and OFAC sanctions lists. Each application also includes a free address history lookup. FCRA-compliant authorization forms and the adverse action workflow are included at no additional charge.
Does VolunteerBadge handle FCRA compliance automatically?
Yes. VolunteerBadge manages the full FCRA workflow: collecting compliant written authorization from the applicant before the search begins, delivering the required pre-adverse and adverse action notices if you decide not to approve a volunteer, and maintaining audit-ready records. You do not need a compliance consultant or additional software to stay legally protected.
Start Screening Volunteers Today — No Fee to Begin
Create your free VolunteerBadge account in minutes and run your first background check for $5. No monthly commitment, no contract, no setup cost — just safe, affordable volunteer screening whenever you need it.
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