Volunteer Police Check

Volunteer Police Check

What is a Volunteer Police Check?

A discounted Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (formerly National Police Check) for volunteers. Worker Checks offers a 100% online application process with results in as little as one hour.

Evidence of Volunteering

You will need to upload evidence of your unpaid volunteering placement, such as a proof of volunteer letter or volunteer confirmation letter.

Eligibility for a Volunteer Police Check

A volunteer police check can be requested if the applicant:

• Holds the position or performs the role voluntarily for the common good.
• Is not an employee or contractor and does not receive a salary or other entitlements, except for out-of-pocket expenses.
• Is a student undertaking a compulsory unpaid vocational placement as part of an Australian-based educational institution’s training course.

Note: This check cannot be used for the Australian Government’s Work for the Dole Scheme.

Fast Processing of National Police Checks

• 75% of checks are processed within 1 hour.
• 25% may require further processing (manual review).

Worker Checks Secure Portal

Store and share your Volunteer Police Check Certificate securely with our private blockchain technology.

Government Accredited Volunteer Police Check

Worker Checks is a government accredited agency with the Australian criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)

Volunteer Police Check Application Process

1. Purchase your check from the Worker Checks website
2. Register your Worker Checks account
3. Complete the 100% online application for your police check.
4. Submit Your Request: Receive a confirmation email.
5. Track Your Application: Details available in your online portal.
6. Receive Your Certificate: Get notified when your check is complete by email and SMS. Your National Police Check is available in your Worker Checks portal for printing to PDF or e-sharing

Who Can Request a Volunteer Police Check?

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) offers reduced-cost volunteer checks for individuals working on a volunteer basis.

Non-Eligible Roles

Non-employment reasons that do not meet the Volunteer check type include:

• Tenancy (rental) purposes
• Social media participation
• Insurance-related purposes
• Placing an Au Pair or overseas students in a family home
• Participation in television productions
• Family day care providers operating on a commercial basis

What’s Included in the Volunteer Police Check?

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check includes any disclosable court outcomes listed against your name across all Australian states and territories.

Special Requirements

For visa-related checks, ensure you obtain the correct type from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Click here for more information on AFP Police Checks.

For quick and easy online processing of your police check, choose Worker Checks!

Get your Volunteer Police Check within the hour!
75% of checks are completed within 60 minutes. Some may require further review.