Volunteer Checks | Certn: The World's Easiest Background Checks
Volunteer Checks
Certn provides your organization with fully-automated background checks, so you can do good work quicker, easier, and more cost-effectively.
Turnaround Time 2-3 Days
Recommended for Volunteer organisations, Non-profit organisations and Government agencies
Cost $26.50 AUD*
*Contact us to explore larger-scale packages and customized pricing.
Look backward before moving forward with hires.
Know your volunteers’ full story.
Certn’s comprehensive criminal record checks unlock years of insight in a matter of hours, so you can ensure that every candidate has the experience to add value to your non-profit.
Protect your team and status.
By thoroughly screening every volunteer with Certn, rest assured that your workforce is verified as reputable, skilled, and credentialed.
Ensure you’ve done all the right checks.
Background checks are the backbone of a safe workplace. With Certn, you can build your teams on a bedrock of trustworthiness — all while mitigating compliance and legal risks.
What you get from Volunteer Checks:
Disclosable Records
Checks for disclosable records as determined by each state or territory.
Offence Listing
Charges, convictions, good behaviour bonds, court orders, current investigations, fines.
Volunteer checks as simple as 1, 2, 3.
Certn is the easiest way to check your candidates’ backgrounds. There’s no setup fees, no minimums, and no hassle.
1. Select your relevant checks
Pick the products you need — and skip the ones you don’t.
2. Candidates complete checks online
A secure, encrypted link begins the verification process.
3. Your detailed verification report gets created
Results are consolidated and sent for your review.
FAQs
What is a Volunteer check?
A Volunteer Check or Volunteer Police Check is a nationwide criminal record check, specific for volunteer positions.
What shows up in a Volunteer check?
✔️ Pending Court Matters
✔️ Charges
✔️ Court Appearances
✔️ Convictions
✔️ Traffic Offences
✔️ Good Behaviour Bonds
✔️ Findings of Guilt w/o Conviction
What do I need to run a Volunteer check?
To run a volunteer police check, you must be a valid Australian business with a valid Australian Business Number (ABN). The volunteer must:
- voluntarily hold the position or perform the role for the common good.
- not be an employee or contractor and will not receive a salary or any other entitlements, except for payment of out-of-pocket expenses.
To send this check, you have to provide a full name, date of birth, and email.
What is the process?
Our technology and partnerships enable us to provide accurate reports with faster turnaround times.
- Select and send the checks you want to run from the global product list.
- Your candidate receives a secure, encrypted link via email asking them to complete the background check online.
- The consolidated results are available in your Certn dashboard or ATS.
How long does it take? 70% of these police check results are returned in 1-2 business days. The remaining 30% take 3-12 days or longer in some cases.
Certn makes background screening easy
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The World’s Easiest Background Checks
Certn and InterCheck Australia’s online screening processes use automation and AI to deliver industry-leading turnaround times.
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Streamline Background Checks at Scale
Integrate Certn’s global API with your ATS or third-party onboarding solution to eliminate bottlenecks.
03
Navigate Compliance with Ease
Easily comply with regional and industry laws with automated compliance tools like built-in consent forms. Our experts have well over 30 years of industry experience.
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Top-Rated Usability and Support
Impress new hires with a mobile-friendly, digital experience. There’s in-region candidate support along the way as needed.