Event pages in VolunteerLocal allow volunteers to register for specific roles (“jobs”) and shifts. You can organize your events by Job, Location, Date, Spots, or display them in a calendar grid format, making it easy for volunteers to navigate and sign up.
Add Jobs to an Event/Program
Navigate to Events & Programs > Events & Programs
Scroll to your Event / Program, select Jobs
On the Create & Manage Jobs page, enter each job in the text box on the left, with one job per line
Click the Create job/jobs button — the newly created job(s) will appear on the right side of the page
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Click on a job name to expand its settings and add more details, such as:
- Color Identifier (for internal use)
- Job Password (restrict access to a job)
- Direct Link/URL (copy to share the job signup link)
- Public Description (shown on the volunteer sign-up page)
- Profile Description (visible in the volunteer’s account)
- Job Locations (assign locations to shifts)
- Attach Documents (e.g., guides, maps, PDFs)
- Self-Reporting (allow volunteers to log hours)
- Internal Notes (for admin use only)
- Leaders/Captains* (assign specific users to oversee the job)
- Age Requirements **
- Qualifications **
- Organizations **
- Rate/Points (used for credit or incentive systems)
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Move this job, shifts, and volunteers to a different event
* Some options may only appear depending on your VolunteerLocal plan.
** Age requirements and qualifications require an application to be attached to the event.
- When finished, click Save Changes
After creating your Job(s), the next step is to Create & Manage Shifts
Additional Options
Copy a Direct Link/URL or Social Sharing URL for each job to send to volunteers
Toggle Online (visible to volunteers on the Event/Sign-up page)
Toggle Offline (not visible to volunteers on the Event/Sign-up page)
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Delete a job (trash can icon)
Caution: This will delete all associated shifts and volunteers in those shifts