A social worker working for a good cause always needs to prove his identity wherever he goes for funds collection. People often feel insecure while giving charity because they don’t know whether the person collecting the funds is a legitimate person or not. Most of the social workers wear the ID badge to prove their identity.

What is social worker id badge?

A unique identity card used by a social worker for the purpose of identification is known as social worker id badge. This card includes the details of the social worker which can be used for identifying him such as his name, address, contact details, the latest photograph and a lot more.

Since the id badge is an important thing, it is generally made with PVC plastic. The lamination is also done on it in order to ensure its durability and protection.

Types of ID badges:

There are different types of id badges. Some of them are very simple while some of them are very complex in which a complex technology is incorporated. Which type of card an organization should use completely depends on the needs and on the budget the organization has allocated to its security needs. The simple cards are usually designed with the sole purpose of identification. However, the cards which are complex are generally multifunctional.

What are the uses of id badges for a social worker?

There is a magnetic strip or the coding of a smart card in the complex ID badge that increases the usability of these id badges. Due to the ability to perform a number of functions, these id badges are being commonly used. The common features of these cards are:

Different NGOs issue the id badges to all the people working in it in order to control the access. Through the use of these badges, it is ensured that only legitimate people are being given permission to enter the organization.
There are also different computer networks run by the NGOs which can only be accessed by the social workers. In such a situation, a social worker will have to show his card in order to prove himself to be a legitimate social worker
In many organizations, social workers are asked to use their id card for attendance purpose.