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Volunteer Screening Process

Volunteer organizations usually require their volunteers to undergo a screening process. This is a good thing! Screening is one clear indication that the organization you want to volunteer with cares about you, its staff, clients and the community it serves.

Some things you may expect from a screening process are:

  • Application form: Likely you will be expected to fill out an application form. This will allow you to show your skills, availability and reasons for volunteering.
  • Interview: This will allow the organization to assess your skills, availability and needs further. From there they can determine the opportunity that works the best for you and for them.
  • Police Information Check: Some volunteer organizations will want to do a police information check. This protects you as a volunteer, as well as their staff and clients.
  • Reference check: The organization may ask for relevant references to make sure that your qualifications match their needs.
  • Orientation: The organization may give you an orientation so that you can get a feel for the whole organization—not just the part you will be working in; this will also give you an opportunity to meet other volunteers and employees.
  • Training: Most organizations will provide some sort of training so that you are well-prepared to enjoy your volunteer experience to the utmost.