{"id":19550,"date":"2026-09-07T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T03:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/?page_id=19550"},"modified":"2026-09-07T13:11:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T03:11:04","slug":"volunteer-ncchc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/hi\/police-check-types\/volunteer-ncchc\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Police Check Online \u2013 $21 | ACIC Accredited"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n<title>Volunteer Police Check Online \u2013 $21 | ACIC Accredited<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get your discounted Volunteer NCCHC for $21 \u2014 100% online, ACIC accredited, 80% of results in 1\u20133 minutes. 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Get your police check for <em>just $21.<\/em><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"hero-sub\">A discounted, ACIC-accredited Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for eligible unpaid volunteers. 100% online, with most results back in minutes \u2014 accepted by charities, clubs, schools and community organisations across Australia.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hero-cta\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/checkout-link\/?products=6573\" class=\"btn btn-royal\">Get Your Volunteer Check <span class=\"price-tag\">$21<\/span><\/a>\n      <a href=\"#eligibility\" class=\"btn btn-outline\">Check Your Eligibility<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-stats\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"hstat-num\">$21<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hstat-label\">discounted volunteer<br>rate, inc. GST<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"hstat-num\">80%<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hstat-label\">completed within<br>1\u20133 minutes<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"hstat-num\">ACIC<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hstat-label\">accredited<br>screening body<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- WHY WORKER CHECKS -->\n<section class=\"section section-border-top\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"section-head\">\n      <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Why volunteers choose Worker Checks<\/div>\n      <h2>The cheapest volunteer rate, done properly<\/h2>\n      <p>Every ACIC-accredited provider issues the same certificate from the same national database \u2014 the difference is price, speed, and whether your organisation gets a free portal.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"feature-grid\">\n      <div class=\"feature\">\n        <div class=\"feature-tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"feature-title\">Lowest volunteer price<\/div><div class=\"feature-body\">$21 inc. GST \u2014 among the cheapest ACIC-accredited volunteer rates in Australia, with no extra fees at checkout.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"feature\">\n        <div class=\"feature-tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"feature-title\">Fast processing<\/div><div class=\"feature-body\">Around 80% of checks are completed within 1\u20133 minutes of applying.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"feature\">\n        <div class=\"feature-tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"feature-title\">100% online<\/div><div class=\"feature-body\">No paperwork, no appointments, no queues \u2014 complete it from any device.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"feature\">\n        <div class=\"feature-tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"feature-title\">ACIC-accredited<\/div><div class=\"feature-body\">An official Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, not a copy or summary.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"feature\">\n        <div class=\"feature-tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"feature-title\">Secure portal<\/div><div class=\"feature-body\">View, download the PDF, or e-share your certificate with your organisation anytime.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"feature\">\n        <div class=\"feature-tick\">\u2713<\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"feature-title\">Onshore data hosting<\/div><div class=\"feature-body\">Your information is stored securely in Australia, with support when you need it.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ELIGIBILITY -->\n<section class=\"section section-border-top\" id=\"eligibility\" style=\"background:var(--paper-warm)\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-narrow\">\n    <div class=\"section-head\">\n      <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Before you apply<\/div>\n      <h2>Is your role eligible for the volunteer rate?<\/h2>\n      <p>The discounted $21 rate is reserved for genuine unpaid volunteering \u2014 not every unpaid role qualifies, so check the criteria below first.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"callout\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\">\n      <strong class=\"callout-head\">You&#8217;re eligible for a volunteer check if you:<\/strong>\n      <ul class=\"callout-list\">\n        <li>Hold the position or perform the role voluntarily for the common good<\/li>\n        <li>Are not an employee or contractor, and receive no salary or entitlements beyond reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses<\/li>\n        <li>Are a student undertaking a compulsory unpaid vocational placement as part of an Australian educational institution&#8217;s training course<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"callout\">\n      <strong class=\"callout-head\">Not eligible for the volunteer rate:<\/strong>\n      <ul class=\"callout-list\">\n        <li>Tenancy (rental) applications<\/li>\n        <li>Social media platform participation<\/li>\n        <li>Insurance-related purposes<\/li>\n        <li>Placing an au pair or overseas student in a family home<\/li>\n        <li>Participation in television productions<\/li>\n        <li>Family day care providers operating on a commercial basis<\/li>\n        <li>Australian Government Work for the Dole Scheme<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p style=\"margin-top:12px;\">If your role doesn&#8217;t meet the volunteer criteria, you&#8217;ll need the standard <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/police-check-types\/ncchc\/\" style=\"color:var(--royal);font-weight:600\">Employment NCCHC<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- EVIDENCE -->\n<section class=\"section section-border-top\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-narrow\">\n    <div class=\"section-head\">\n      <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">What you&#8217;ll need<\/div>\n      <h2>Evidence of your volunteer placement<\/h2>\n      <p>Because the volunteer rate is discounted, ACIC requires proof that your role is genuinely unpaid.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"req-grid\">\n      <div class=\"req\"><div class=\"req-title\">Proof of volunteering letter<\/div><div class=\"req-desc\">A confirmation letter from the organisation you volunteer with, stating your unpaid role.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"req\"><div class=\"req-title\">Valid ID documents<\/div><div class=\"req-desc\">Such as passport, driver licence, Medicare card or birth certificate.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"req\"><div class=\"req-title\">A usable device<\/div><div class=\"req-desc\">A phone, tablet or computer with internet access.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"req\"><div class=\"req-title\">A camera<\/div><div class=\"req-desc\">A phone or webcam to complete the selfie identity check.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- HOW IT WORKS -->\n<section class=\"section section-border-top\" style=\"background:var(--paper-warm)\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"section-head\">\n      <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">How it works<\/div>\n      <h2>Six steps from application to certificate<\/h2>\n      <p>Most applicants receive their certificate within minutes. Some applications need manual review and take longer, depending on ACIC and police agency processing.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"steps\">\n      <div class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"step-title\">Purchase your check<\/div><div class=\"step-desc\">Add the Volunteer NCCHC to your cart and complete payment \u2014 $21 inc. 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GST<\/td>\n            <td class=\"cell-strong\">80% within 1\u20133 min<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> BusinessHub (free)<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr><td>CrimCheck<\/td><td>~$23.10<\/td><td>~2 in 3 within 2 biz days<\/td><td><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>AuthNTick<\/td><td>~$25 (incl. fees)<\/td><td>Within 24 hours<\/td><td><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>ANCC<\/td><td>~$27.39<\/td><td>1\u20133 business days<\/td><td><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>CVCheck (fit2work)<\/td><td>~$27.39<\/td><td>95% in 10 biz days<\/td><td><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> Yes (API)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>National Crime Check<\/td><td>~$29.90<\/td><td>~70% in 1\u20132 biz days<\/td><td><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> Yes (API)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Victoria Police<\/td><td>$31.10 (GST exempt)<\/td><td>Min. 10 biz days<\/td><td><span class=\"tick-muted\">\u2715<\/span> No<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Checked Australia<\/td><td>~$34<\/td><td>Within 1 hour<\/td><td><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>AFP<\/td><td>$56 (GST exempt)<\/td><td>5\u20137 business days<\/td><td><span class=\"tick-muted\">\u2715<\/span> No<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Crime Check Australia<\/td><td>~$69<\/td><td>Within 1 hour<\/td><td><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p class=\"compare-note\">Worker Checks pricing includes GST with no additional processing or transaction fees at checkout \u2014 the price shown is what you pay. Competitor prices and turnaround times are approximate, reflect each provider&#8217;s public information (July 2026), and are a general guide only. Some competitors advertise a lower base price but add GST and\/or transaction fees at checkout. Always confirm the final checkout total directly with each provider before applying. Government providers (AFP, state police) are GST-exempt.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- WHO NEEDS ONE -->\n<section class=\"section section-border-top\" style=\"background:var(--paper-warm)\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"section-head\">\n      <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Who needs one<\/div>\n      <h2>Required across community and volunteer roles<\/h2>\n      <p>If a charity, club, school or community organisation has asked you for a volunteer police check, this is the one you need.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"chips\">\n      <span class=\"chip\">Charities &amp; not-for-profits<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">Sports coaching &amp; clubs<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">Schools &amp; youth mentoring<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">Aged care volunteering<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">Disability &amp; NDIS volunteering<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">Emergency services volunteers<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">Religious &amp; faith organisations<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">Community events &amp; festivals<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">Student vocational placements<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FOR ORGANISATIONS BAND -->\n<section class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"band\">\n      <div class=\"band-inner\">\n        <div>\n          <h3>Managing volunteers for your organisation?<\/h3>\n          <p>BusinessHub is a free workforce screening portal for charities, clubs and community groups \u2014 track every volunteer&#8217;s police check status in one place, with no subscription or setup cost.<\/p>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Bulk volunteer invitations &amp; onboarding<\/li>\n            <li>Employer-pay, volunteer-pay or monthly billing<\/li>\n            <li>Live compliance dashboard \u2014 see who&#8217;s checked and who&#8217;s overdue<\/li>\n            <li>Automated expiry reminders<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div style=\"text-align:center\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/police-check-business-solution\/\" class=\"btn btn-white\">View BusinessHub for Organisations \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<section class=\"section section-border-top\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"section-head\">\n      <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">FAQs<\/div>\n      <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq\">\n      <details open=\"\">\n        <summary>Do volunteers have to pay for a police check in Australia?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes, but at a discounted rate. ACIC-accredited providers charge a reduced fee for genuine unpaid volunteers \u2014 with Worker Checks this is $21 inc. GST, compared to $52 for an employment check. The check itself is not free, but it is significantly cheaper than the standard rate.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>How much does a volunteer police check cost?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"faq-body\">Among ACIC-accredited providers, volunteer NCCHCs typically range from $21 to $69 inc. GST. Worker Checks charges $21 with no additional fees at checkout, among the lowest rates available.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>What&#8217;s the difference between an employment and volunteer police check?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"faq-body\">Both are the same Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check drawing on the same national database \u2014 the only difference is price and eligibility. The volunteer rate is reserved for genuine unpaid roles and requires evidence of your volunteering placement; it cannot be used for paid employment.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>What evidence do I need to prove I&#8217;m a volunteer?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"faq-body\">A proof of volunteering letter or volunteer confirmation letter from the organisation you&#8217;re volunteering with, confirming your role is unpaid. You&#8217;ll upload this during your application.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Can students on a placement get the volunteer rate?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. 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