Historically, background checks have involved filling out a paper form.

As of Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) with Denver Public Schools (DPS) now allows community garden applicants to submit a request for a background check online through Sterling Volunteers.

Follow the link below to request a background check online:

https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/promoorder/f6bef393-3914-4080-b6db-bf9b8438ef03

(When prompted for a "DEED Code", please enter: hl09rjl

Note: Although the cost of the background indicates $0.00 on this website, there is a cost of $11.00 per person to processing your background check online.

We will lump this cost into the total dues in the next step when you fill out your plot application fee and waiver form online in the next step of joining the garden.

In this step, you are indicating your current address of residence.

In this step, you are reading and consenting to the having a background check done.

In this step, you are confirming your personal information and submitting the background check order.

Although the cost of the background indicates $0.00 on this website, there is a cost of $11.00 to processing your background check online.

This cost can be made payable to Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) by check or cash - remitted through one of the Fairmont School Community Garden Leaders.

However, we can also lump that into the total cost when you fill out your plot application fee and waiver form online in the next step of joining the garden.

When you've successfully submitted your background check application, you should arrive at this confirmation page.

You will also receive an email from Sterling Volunteers <TheAdvocates@sterlingvolunteers.com> confirming your order and providing you with the Order# for future reference.