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Danielle Price posted a reply on Re: Volunteers and Background checks
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Said: We do background checks on all volunteers and staff 18 and older before they are approved to join the team.
Aidan Justus posted a reply on Re: Volunteers and Background checks
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Said: Hi Maya! We background check all individual volunteers that are 18+ through Verified First. We just switched over from Checkr because Verified First integrates with our staffing and volunteer platforms (Namely and Volgistic...
Azzara Oston posted a reply on Re: Volunteers and Background checks
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Said: We do run background checks for all long-term volunteers 18+, regardless of where they are working in the Museum. We use Sterling Volunteers and ask volunteers to pay for their own background check. However, we do offer financial aid to...
Bobbi Van Dyke posted a reply on Re: Volunteers and Background checks
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Said: We do background checks for all our volunteers!
Mayra Colmenarez posted a new Topic
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Volunteers and Background checks
Hi all,
I’m looking for best practices regarding adult volunteers in children’s museums. I’d love to hear how other museums handle volunteer screening and safety procedures.
Do you require volunteers to be fingerprinted or complete background checks? If so, does this apply to all volunteers or only those working directly with children or in unsupervised settings?
Any insight, recommendations, or examples of policies would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I’m looking for best practices regarding adult volunteers in children’s museums. I’d love to hear how other museums handle volunteer screening and safety procedures.
Do you require volunteers to be fingerprinted or complete background checks? If so, does this apply to all volunteers or only those working directly with children or in unsupervised settings?
Any insight, recommendations, or examples of policies would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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