When a volunteer job opportunity requires a background check, the applicant must submit their Social Security Number when completing the Volunteer Application.

Ways to Collect Background Check Information:

1. Paper Form Entry – Collect the information on paper & have ministry staff enter it into FellowshipOne.
2. Weblink Volunteer Application – Publish the volunteer application on the church website for faster digital collection.

Manual Background Check Process

For organizations not using an integrated security company, background checks can be conducted manually & tracked in FellowshipOne.

Steps to Manually Conduct a Background Check:

1. Collect the required information from the applicant.
2. Submit the information to a background check provider.
3. Navigate to People > Volunteer Pipeline > Verify Requirements.
4. Select the Application.
5. Click Accept or Reject as needed.
6. Click on the individual's name.
7. Scroll down to Requirements.
8. Click Edit next to the background check requirement.
9. Enter the Date.
10. Select the Portal User.
11. Click Browse to attach the background check results.
12. Click Save this requirement.

Using this process ensures accurate tracking of volunteer background checks within FellowshipOne.

Note: For information on using integrated background vendors for FellowshipOne, click here.

Updated March 05, 2025 20:59