VOLUNTEER | Background Check

Meals on Wheels West is committed to maintaining the trust of our homebound disabled and elderly clients and providing the best quality of service. It is important for our clients, volunteers and financial contributors to feel safe and protected. your security is just as important, and we want you to know that you are in trusted company. To reach this goal, Meals on Wheels West is asking every paid staff member and volunteer to complete a background check.

Instructions for completing a background check

Approximate time for completion: 5 minutes. You will need:

• Your Social Security Number or Government ID, such as a Passport, State ID, etc.
• Driver's License information

1. Go to http://www.mybackgroundcheck.com.
2. On that page, go to the bottom right corner of the page and click on the box/link "American Red Cross background check initiatives".
3. On the new page, click the black "Request a background check" button.
4. From the map, click on California.
5. From the list, select ARC of Santa Monica (4th entry from top of list).
6. Read the Process, and click on the box at the botom of the page, "Click Here to Get Started".
7. Select your role: "Candidate to Volunteer."
8. Read the entire consent and click in the two "I agree" boxes and the final "I Accept" button on the bottom of the page.
   (You may obtain the report file by contacting MyBackgroundCheck.com, Compliance Dept., PO Box 491570, Redding, CA 96049 or fax 888-999-3839 or by email if you had checked the box within the form.)
9. Complete all required fields only on the personal information page and then "continue", please be sure to include your driver's license information.

Congratulations! You've completed the check!

Thank you for your time and your interest in helping Meals on Wheels West.