Bchex and NRPA: The Exclusive Background and Screening Affinity Partner
Park and recreation agencies carry a unique responsibility. You serve children, families and communities — which means the people working and volunteering in your programs need to be thoroughly vetted, every time. As a member, you get preferred pricing on our full suite of screening services — built for agencies that need fast, accurate results without the administrative burden.
From seasonal hires to recurring volunteers, Bchex gives your team the tools, turnaround times and compliance support to protect what matters most.
NRPA members receive:
- Exclusive member pricing on employee and volunteer background screenings.
- Fast turnaround with most results returned within 24-72 hours.
- Dedicated volunteer screening through SecureVolunteer, our platform built for high-volume, recurring volunteer programs.
- Custom Credential ID Cards for approved volunteers with visible proof of cleared status for on-site accountability.
- Compliance support to stay aligned with state and local screening requirements without the guesswork.
- Transparent pricing with all county government access fees included, no surprise charges.
- Simple online ordering to place orders, track results and manage your roster from one easy dashboard.
- Full workforce coverage for employees, seasonal staff, contractors and volunteers all under one account.
NRPA members receive exclusive pricing on all Bchex screening services. Pricing includes all county government access fees and varies by state. Contact us to get a quote tailored to your agency's size and screening volume.
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About Secure Volunteer, Built By Bchex
Managing a volunteer program means constantly onboarding new people - and doing it safely, at scale, without overwhelming your staff. SecureVolunteer is Bchex's purpose-built platform for volunteer background screening. Designed specifically for organizations like park and recreation agencies, it handles the entire screening workflow from start to finish. Volunteers submit their own information through a simple online form — no paperwork, no back-and-forth. Your team gets real-time visibility into each screening's status, automated approval notifications, and instant access to completed results. Approved volunteers receive a custom Credential ID Card they can present on-site as verified proof of clearance. Whether you're screening 20 volunteers or 2,000, SecureVolunteer keeps the process consistent, compliant and completely manageable.
About Bchex
Bchex (formerly Background Investigation Bureau) is a national background screening and workforce safety company headquartered in the United States, serving employers and agencies since 1995. We specialize in accurate, fast screening for organizations that serve the public - including park and recreation agencies responsible for the safety of children, families, and entire communities. Our services cover criminal history, sex offender registry checks, employment verification, drug testing, and more Bchex holds full accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), the industry's highest standard for background screening companies. Our team is available to guide you through compliance requirements, credentialing best practices, and anything else you need to screen with confidence. With Bchex, you're not just buying a screening service, you're partnering with a team that has spent 30 years helping organizations hire and credential the right people.
NRPA Recommended Guidelines for Credentialing Volunteers
The National Recreation and Park Association has reviewed the resources of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners and sought the counsel of recognized background screening experts to develop a set of Recommended Guidelines for Volunteer Background Screening in park and recreation settings. The goal of these recommendations is to make communities safe by advancing optimum volunteer management practices.
Please contact Hayley Herzing with any questions.
