How to Request Volunteer Donations for Background Checks – HELPFUL VILLAGE

All background check requests include the option to send the volunteer an email requesting a donation to cover the cost of their background check.

How a Volunteer Can Make Their Donation

The volunteer can make their donation using the link included in the email requesting payment.

Step 1: Open the Donation Link

In the email, click the Background Checks Fundraising Campaign link.

The volunteer will be taken to the following page:

Step 2: Enter Donation and Personal Information

The volunteer can enter:

The donation amount (the cost of the background check).
Their personal information.

💡 Note: When prompted to select a fundraising campaign, make sure Background Checks is selected.

Step 3: Complete the Payment

Enter the volunteer's credit card information, accept the Village's Terms and Privacy Policy, and select Pay with Credit Card.

The donation is now complete. The volunteer can then follow the instructions in the email from Checkr to complete their background check.

How to Complete the Background Check Through Checkr

After making the donation, the volunteer will receive an email from Checkr with instructions for completing the background check.

Step 1: Open the Checkr Email

The volunteer should open the email from Checkr.

Select Start Background Check.

Step 2: Enter Personal Information

The volunteer will be taken to the Checkr background check page, where they will need to enter their personal information.

Step 3: Review and Acknowledge Their Rights

After selecting Continue, the volunteer will be shown information explaining their rights.

They should review the information, check the box acknowledging that they have read and understood it, and continue.

Step 4: Accept the Disclosure Agreement

The volunteer will then be asked to review and agree to the required disclosure agreement.

Step 5: Sign and Submit

Finally, the volunteer must provide their electronic signature to authorize the background check and select Submit.

The background check will then be processed.

The Village Admin will receive an email notification when the background check results are ready.