Coeus Global

Serving Somali immigrants and refugees since 2002



Our Vision

To create a Somali Resource Center to meet the current and expanding needs of the Somali community in assimilating and adapting to American culture while maintaining respect and appreciation for our traditional ways.

Our Mission

To promote the integration of Somali immigrants, refugees and American-born children as contributing, responsible participants in a healthy and inclusive society.

Background Screening Requirement

In order to be a volunteer or employee with Somali Culture & Development Association of Maine (SCDA), an organization affiliated with the National Council of Nonprofits or one of their State Associations, each candidate is required to have a criminal background check completed prior to begining their service.

SCDA, as a nonprofit organization, typically incurs the cost of all background checks conducted on our volunteers.

If you would like to help us dedicate more of our limited funds to supporting our mission, please consider paying for your volunteer background check via your personal credit card (speak with your your SCDA administrator if you have any questions).

By purchasing your volunteer background check yourself, you will help us provide additional services to those in need.

We are grateful for the support of our volunteers and appreciate your consideration of this offer.

By selecting the appropriate position classification from the list below, you will ensure that the appropriate type of background check is conducted on your behalf.

I am an applicant for employment


I am a volunteer candidate and will pay for my background check using my personal credit card
*A charge of $16.95 from Coeus Global LLC will appear on your credit card statement



I am a volunteer candidate and will have SCDA pay for my background check



I am a SCDA / Contractor / Vendor / Partner
*A charge of $16.95 from Coeus Global LLC will appear on your credit card statement