Thank you for your interest in serving international students! In order to remain in good standing with the universities that our students attend and to protect ourselves as an organization, ongoing volunteers interacting directly with international students need to be screened using a background check. Please click the following button to complete the consent form for a background check.
Frequently Asked Questions about Background Checks
- Are there any exceptions?
Yes. The following volunteers do not need to have a background check.
If any of these exceptions apply to you, please let us know. Send an Email now.- university students or staff who have already have a background check though the university
- someone checking out IFI and wishes to participate one-time at an event
- volunteers who do not interact with students
- internationals with a temporary visa status
- How will IFI protect my social security and other personal information?
IFI is committed to keeping your data private and secure, by partnering with Protect My Ministry. They are a reputable background checking organization which many ministries use. You may learn more about them here: protectmyministry.com. - What if something shows up on my Background check?
We consider each situation on a case by case basis. We will look at the whole picture and take into consideration that it may not reflect your current life character development. We will not share the results with any university staff or anywhere else. - Can I send you the results of a Background check I have already had for work or other organization?
We will not accept background checks or copies of background checks from other organizations.
Read the full volunteer policy.
Please consider a donation of $10 to help IFI defray the cost of completing your background check:
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Use your bank’s ONLINE BILL PAY or mail a check to:
International Friendships, Inc.
PO Box 933319
Cleveland, OH 44193
MEMO: “Background Check – Grand Rapids” -
Credit Card online (see form on this page)
