Screening and Selection in Volunteer Management: Processes, Ethics, and Strategic Alignment
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps.2025a05
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About the Article
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.
Key Topics
- Application design and standardized evaluation
- Structured interviews and mutual assessment
- Background checks and reference verification
- Role alignment and ongoing support
- Ethical standards, fairness, and inclusivity in volunteer selection
Academic Value
The article contributes to the field by situating screening and selection within broader debates on organizational legitimacy, ethics, and risk management. It provides practical guidance for resource-constrained organizations while offering scholars analytical insights into how volunteer selection shapes legitimacy, accountability, and sustainability.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Screening and Selection in Volunteer Management: Processes, Ethics, and Strategic Alignment. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps.2025a05
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