Screening and Selection in Volunteer Management: Processes, Ethics, and Strategic Alignment

This article examines the critical role of screening and selection in volunteer management, highlighting how structured applications, interviews, background checks, and role alignment safeguard beneficiaries, ensure organizational effectiveness, and build trust. Ethical considerations—such as fairness, inclusivity, and transparency—are emphasized as essential to responsible engagement. Designed for both scholars and practitioners, the article provides a framework for implementing rigorous yet accessible screening systems that balance efficiency with accountability.