How to Set Up Volunteer-Paid Background Check Fees

If your Village is receiving a high number of volunteer applications and would like volunteers to cover their background check fees, you can enable this option by following the steps below:

Step 1: Set Up a Fundraising Campaign for Background Checks

1. Go to: Admin > Fundraising Campaign > Scroll down

2. Create a New Campaign (or edit an existing one)

3. Title: Background Checks

4. Edit the Minimum Amount – Set a minimum donation amount required for background checks.

5. Add a Description – Provide details about why the donation is required and how it will be used.

6. Save Changes.

Step 2: Create an Email Template for Volunteers

1. Go to: Admin > Settings > Email Templates

2. Click on "Create New Email Template"

3. Title: Background Check Required

4. Choose Email Category: Volunteer

5. Select Auto Task: Background Check Requires a Donation

6. Customize the Email Content – Include a message explaining that volunteers are required to contribute to their background check fee and provide the payment link.

7. Save Changes.

Step 3: Enable the Donation Requirement for Background Checks

1. Go to: Admin > Settings > Money Tab

2. Locate the Checkbox: "Background Check Requires a Donation from the Volunteer"

3. Mark the Checkbox to enable this option.

4. Save Changes.

By implementing these steps, your Village can efficiently manage background check fees while ensuring continued volunteer engagement. If you have any questions, please reach out to our support team!