Credentials are inventory
Treat clearances like seat inventory: each has an owner, an expiration, and a reorder point. Binders and email threads do not have reorder points.
Minimum viable credential system
- One record per volunteer
- Credential type, issue date, expiration
- Alert window (60 / 30 / 7 days)
- Who is allowed to mark verified
Separate signup from clearance
Do not block juice-box volunteers behind a full clearance workflow. Route high-trust roles through credentials; keep casual sign-ups light.