What evidence do I need to prove I am a volunteer?

A proof of volunteering letter or volunteer confirmation letter from the organisation you are volunteering with, confirming your role is unpaid. You will upload this during your application.

Volunteer Police Check Online – $21 | ACIC Accredited

Volunteer Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Volunteering? Get your police check for just $21.

A discounted, ACIC-accredited Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for eligible unpaid volunteers. 100% online, with most results back in minutes — accepted by charities, clubs, schools and community organisations across Australia.

Get Your Volunteer Check $21 Check Your Eligibility

$21

discounted volunteer
rate, inc. GST

80%

completed within
1–3 minutes

ACIC

accredited
screening body

Why volunteers choose Worker Checks

The cheapest volunteer rate, done properly

Every ACIC-accredited provider issues the same certificate from the same national database — the difference is price, speed, and whether your organisation gets a free portal.

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Lowest volunteer price

$21 inc. GST — among the cheapest ACIC-accredited volunteer rates in Australia, with no extra fees at checkout.

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Fast processing

Around 80% of checks are completed within 1–3 minutes of applying.

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100% online

No paperwork, no appointments, no queues — complete it from any device.

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ACIC-accredited

An official Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, not a copy or summary.

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Secure portal

View, download the PDF, or e-share your certificate with your organisation anytime.

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Onshore data hosting

Your information is stored securely in Australia, with support when you need it.

Before you apply

Is your role eligible for the volunteer rate?

The discounted $21 rate is reserved for genuine unpaid volunteering — not every unpaid role qualifies, so check the criteria below first.

You’re eligible for a volunteer check if you:

Hold the position or perform the role voluntarily for the common good
Are not an employee or contractor, and receive no salary or entitlements beyond reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses
Are a student undertaking a compulsory unpaid vocational placement as part of an Australian educational institution’s training course

Not eligible for the volunteer rate:

Tenancy (rental) applications
Social media platform participation
Insurance-related purposes
Placing an au pair or overseas student in a family home
Participation in television productions
Family day care providers operating on a commercial basis
Australian Government Work for the Dole Scheme

If your role doesn’t meet the volunteer criteria, you’ll need the standard Employment NCCHC instead.

What you’ll need

Evidence of your volunteer placement

Because the volunteer rate is discounted, ACIC requires proof that your role is genuinely unpaid.

Proof of volunteering letter

A confirmation letter from the organisation you volunteer with, stating your unpaid role.

Valid ID documents

Such as passport, driver licence, Medicare card or birth certificate.

A usable device

A phone, tablet or computer with internet access.

A camera

A phone or webcam to complete the selfie identity check.

How it works

Six steps from application to certificate

Most applicants receive their certificate within minutes. Some applications need manual review and take longer, depending on ACIC and police agency processing.

Purchase your check

Add the Volunteer NCCHC to your cart and complete payment — $21 inc. GST.

Create your account

Complete your application

Finish the 100% online form, including identity verification, personal details and address history.

Upload proof of volunteering

Attach your volunteer confirmation letter to verify eligibility for the discounted rate.

Submit and track

You’ll get an email confirming your check has been lodged, and can follow progress anytime from your portal.

Receive your certificate

You’ll be notified by SMS and email once your result is ready — view, download or share it from your portal.

How we compare

Cheapest Volunteer Police Check in Australia

Every ACIC-accredited provider issues the same certificate from the same database — the volunteer rate is the real point of difference.

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Provider	Volunteer rate	Typical turnaround	Business portal
Worker ChecksCheapest	$21 inc. GST	80% within 1–3 min	✓ BusinessHub (free)
CrimCheck	~$23.10	~2 in 3 within 2 biz days	✓ Yes
AuthNTick	~$25 (incl. fees)	Within 24 hours	✓ Yes
ANCC	~$27.39	1–3 business days	✓ Yes
CVCheck (fit2work)	~$27.39	95% in 10 biz days	✓ Yes (API)
National Crime Check	~$29.90	~70% in 1–2 biz days	✓ Yes (API)
Victoria Police	$31.10 (GST exempt)	Min. 10 biz days	✕ No
Checked Australia	~$34	Within 1 hour	✓ Yes
AFP	$56 (GST exempt)	5–7 business days	✕ No
Crime Check Australia	~$69	Within 1 hour	✓ Yes

Worker Checks pricing includes GST with no additional processing or transaction fees at checkout — the price shown is what you pay. Competitor prices and turnaround times are approximate, reflect each provider’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.

Who needs one

Required across community and volunteer roles

If a charity, club, school or community organisation has asked you for a volunteer police check, this is the one you need.

Charities & not-for-profits Sports coaching & clubs Schools & youth mentoring Aged care volunteering Disability & NDIS volunteering Emergency services volunteers Religious & faith organisations Community events & festivals Student vocational placements

Managing volunteers for your organisation?

BusinessHub is a free workforce screening portal for charities, clubs and community groups — track every volunteer’s police check status in one place, with no subscription or setup cost.

Bulk volunteer invitations & onboarding
Employer-pay, volunteer-pay or monthly billing
Live compliance dashboard — see who’s checked and who’s overdue
Automated expiry reminders

View BusinessHub for Organisations →

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Do volunteers have to pay for a police check in Australia?

Yes, but at a discounted rate. ACIC-accredited providers charge a reduced fee for genuine unpaid volunteers — 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.

How much does a volunteer police check cost?

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.

What’s the difference between an employment and volunteer police check?

Both are the same Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check drawing on the same national database — 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.

What evidence do I need to prove I’m a volunteer?

A proof of volunteering letter or volunteer confirmation letter from the organisation you’re volunteering with, confirming your role is unpaid. You’ll upload this during your application.

Can students on a placement get the volunteer rate?

Yes. Students undertaking a compulsory unpaid vocational placement as part of an Australian educational institution’s training course are eligible for the discounted volunteer rate.

Is a Work for the Dole check eligible for the volunteer rate?

No. The volunteer rate cannot be used for the Australian Government’s Work for the Dole Scheme — that requires a different check type.

How long does a volunteer police check take?

Approximately 80% of checks are completed within 1–3 minutes. Around 20% are referred for ACIC manual review and may take 1–15 business days.

Can our organisation manage volunteer checks in bulk?

Yes. Worker Checks offers BusinessHub, a free workforce screening portal for charities and community groups — supporting bulk invitations, compliance tracking, and automated expiry reminders at no setup cost.

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ACIC-accredited, 100% online, and the lowest volunteer rate available. Most certificates are issued within minutes.

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Worker Checks Pty Ltd (ABN 85 624 296 313) is an ACIC-accredited body authorised to access the National Police Checking Service.
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission maintains the official register of accredited bodies at acic.gov.au/accredited-bodies.