Would You Leave Your Front Door Unlocked? Why Volunteer Screening Is Your First Line of Defense

Imagine this:

It’s late evening. The lights are low. You’ve just tucked the kids in bed and turned off the porch light. But before you climb into bed, you forget one thing — locking the front door.

Now imagine you’re in charge of a youth program or nonprofit. Your “house” is filled with the laughter of children, the trust of parents, and the sacred responsibility of protecting those who can’t always protect themselves.

Every time you let someone walk through your front door — whether a volunteer, mentor, coach, or chaperone — you’re trusting that they belong there. That they mean well. That they’ll do no harm.

But here’s the truth: hope is not a strategy.

The Front Door Test

If someone knocked on your actual front door, would you let them in without looking through the peephole? Would you hand them your house keys just because they said they were “here to help”?

Probably not.

And yet — that’s what happens when nonprofits skip or rush volunteer screening.

Not because they don’t care. But because it’s hard. Paper forms pile up. Background checks get delayed. Volunteers get frustrated. Staff get overwhelmed. And doors get left cracked open.

You Need a Lock That Works — and a Key That Fits

That’s where we come in. At Unique Background Solutions, we’ve spent nearly two decades helping organizations just like yours protect what matters most — with customized, FCRA-compliant volunteer screening solutions.

And with EZyApp™, our volunteer-friendly onboarding platform, the process is finally as easy as it should be.

• Mobile-friendly application

• Built-in consent and disclosures

• Seamless background check initiation

• Options for county criminal searches, sex offender registries, and re-screening tools

• No passwords to remember — just a secure, one-click experience

It’s Not Just About Risk — It’s About Respect

When you screen your volunteers the right way, you're not just protecting your organization. You’re showing every parent, donor, and participant that you honor their trust. That you don’t take safety lightly. That you lock the door — not because you’re suspicious — but because you care about what’s inside.

If Your Mission Matters, So Does Your Screening

The good news? You don’t have to do it alone. We’ve helped youth programs, faith groups, and national nonprofits build volunteer screening programs that fit their values, budgets, and workflows.

Let’s talk about how we can do the same for you.

Closing Metaphor:

Because when it comes to protecting your mission, your people, and your peace of mind — it all starts at the front door. And we make sure yours is locked, smart, and ready for whatever comes knocking.