Background investigation

Yes, you have to submit fingerprints for volunteer positions just about anywhere. A few years ago the American Red Cross required credit checks and mode of living checks of amateur radio operators that volunteered for communications support. They backed off eventually, just a credit check. I just had to submit fingerprints again for a handgun permit. I am a retired military man, and served on general officer's staff and was cleared for Secret access.

Think of this though, would you want a convicted child molester as a camp host? Someone who distributes illicit drugs?

If it troubles you, you could volunteer elsewhere.

We've had background checks at all volunteer positions we applied for, 8 in all state 2, and 5 federal 3 different agencies. No fingerprints yet. I may have a parking ticket outstanding from 20+ years ago?

Don't know how horrible you have to be, but we also were required to have background checks to volunteer with the US Forest Service. No fingerprints required though.

Hey, Chuck!

I'm in my application process for similar volunteer opportunity (US Army Corps of Engineers/Benbrook Lake, TX) and haven't given fingerprints yet (still residing in Michigan), but signed consent forms for extensive background checks. It's my very first volunteer opportunity ... 8 years Navy ... 100% Service Connected Disabled Vet here, ... even retired from Federal Employment (VA), too.

I'm not registered with any state's sex offender list YET (just kidding of course); however, I did have a couple indiscretions (DUIs early 2000 & 2001) that will probably show up. I'm hoping that doesn't throw a wrench in the process.

If anyone knows how "extensive" and how "horrible of a person" one has to be to be denied ... feel free to comment.

Welcome back to world of wasteful gov... Twelve years as a seasonal Ranger, 12 sets of prints and expensive $$$ investigations for a Vet with a Secret also. Talked football with the last investigator who got $600 plus mileage for our two hour visit. :( :(

Sleep safely out there eh?