Before a candidate can submit a background check for the organization that they want to join, they need to create an account with Sterling Volunteers. When a candidate is screened through Sterling Volunteers, they are joining the Sterling Volunteers community. That means they can re-enter the platform at any time, check the status of their background check, view the background check report itself, share with organizations on the Sterling Volunteers, and much more! Without a username and password, this type of access and control for the volunteer would not be possible.