Why Screen Church Staff & Volunteers?
Why should churches perform background screenings? It's simple. Background screenings aren't optional any more—they are an investment in your ministry's future. Here are just a few reasons why: Screening is one of the best ways of protecting your church from incidents of child sexual assault.
- It helps you avoid appointing staff or volunteers who might skim money from church accounts.
- It allows you to select drivers for church vehicles who have safe driving records.
- It may reduce your liability in court because it demonstrates that your ministry has taken reasonable care to safeguard its members.
Who Should You Screen?
There are two things you should consider when determining who you should screen:
What's required? First, comply with your state's laws. Some states require background screening for workers in certain programs and ministries. Check with a local attorney to learn more about the laws in your state.
What's wise? Second, consider screening all people involved in your ministry, both paid and volunteer. Though your state may not require this, screening can ward off potential wrongdoers and demonstrate that your church has taken reasonable care to safeguard its members.
How it Works?
We've partnered with Safe Hiring Solutions, a company committed to background screening done right and exceptional service. Because of your affiliation with ChurchSafety.com, Safe Hiring Solutions can provide you with more than 35 background screening options that you can use to determine the right solution for your ministry.
Hundreds of organizations, from small churches to Fortune 500 companies, rely on Safe Hiring Solutions and its comprehensive, accurate, timely and legally compliant reports to make informed decisions and mitigate risk in significant matters, such as employee hiring and volunteer selection.
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