Volunteer Screening Policy Template for Membership Organizations
Get Your Free Volunteer Screening Policy Template — Built for Membership Organizations
Most membership organizations know they need to screen volunteers. Few have a written policy to back it up. Without one, even a solid background check program creates inconsistency — and inconsistency creates liability.
We'll send you a free, ready-to-use policy template — no strings attached.
What You'll Get
- ✅ Roles & Risk Levels — A customizable list of positions requiring screening, organized by risk
- ✅ Screening Types by Role — Which checks apply to which positions (standard, leadership, youth worker, driver, vendor)
- ✅ FCRA-Compliant Consent Language — Ready-to-use authorization language
- ✅ Disqualifying Criteria Framework — Define what results are disqualifying, with individualized assessment guidance
- ✅ Adverse Action Process — Step-by-step compliance process for handling difficult results
- ✅ Dispute Resolution & Confidentiality — Protect your organization and your members
- ✅ Renewal Schedule — Know when to re-screen and who is responsible
Written in plain language your board, officers, and members can actually understand.
Important Note
This template is an educational starting point, not legal advice. We recommend having legal counsel review it before adoption — especially the disqualifying criteria and adverse action sections, which may vary by state.
Request Your Free Template
Email us at info@membershipintegrity.org with the subject line "Policy Template Request" and include your organization name and type. We'll send it right away.
Want to talk through how to implement a full screening program? We're happy to schedule a brief call at the same time.