12/12/2016

Survey Finds Nonprofits Relying on More Volunteers—And More Vetting

The vetting trend seems to be linked to expanded interactions with vulnerable populations

As their volunteers interact more heavily with vulnerable populations, some nonprofits are checking their backgrounds more thoroughly, according to a recent survey.

A survey of volunteer managers, executive directors and other volunteer program professionals across the United States found that the percentage of nonprofit organizations using 50 or more volunteers has increased from 55 percent to 76 percent over last year. The survey, Volunteer Screening Trends and Best Practices Report: 2017, was conducted by Verified Volunteers, a provider of volunteer screening services.

The survey included 785 professionals who work for nonprofit organizations that conduct background checks on their volunteers. The survey report notes that baby boomers filled the volunteer ranks about a decade ago, and now organizations are seeing a new generation of socially conscious millennials stepping up.

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