Useful Links And Volunteer Screening Resources

We have organized a list of links which we think you might find relevant and useful:

Volunteer Match (http://www.volunteermatch.org/)
Volunteer Match is a website which matches non-profits with volunteers, both individually and through corporate volunteer programs. If you're looking for volunteers, this is a great resource.

Volunteer Today (http://www.volunteertoday.com/)
Volunteer Today is "the Electronic Gazette for Volunteerism." This e-newsletter is great for those who manage the work of volunteers in nonprofit, government or corporate programs.

ServiceLeader.org (http://www.serviceleader.org/)
A project of the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at Austin, which provides information on all aspects of volunteerism.

Backgrounds Online (http://www.backgroundsonline.com)
One of the premier pre-employment and volunteer screening companies. We have partnered with Backgrounds Online to offer significant discounts to our site visitors on their volunteer screening. Get more information.

Risk Management Resource Center (http://www.eriskcenter.org/)
A Resource Center that provides information that helps local governments, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses manage risks.

Developing and Managing Volunteer Programs (http://www.managementhelp.org)
Provides helpful tools, suggestions, and links outlining how organizations should manage volunteers.

FCRA (Complete Text) (http://www.ftc.gov)
The complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which outlines proper screening steps and which types of information you may legally obtain from a background check.

Public Background Checks (http://www.publicbackgroundchecks.com)
A low cost, data-base driven background screening website available to the general public. While this site is not FCRA compliant, it can provide some excellent preliminary information immediately.