Volunteer Applications Overview
Applications are the “front door” to your volunteer program. When a volunteer completes an application, they are added to your database as a new volunteer.
Volunteers only need to fill out the application once. After that, the system will "remember" them, making it quick and easy to sign up for future shifts.
Completing the form automatically adds the volunteer to your database!
When Should an Application Be Used in VolunteerLocal?
Applications are ideal when:
You have ongoing volunteer opportunities with returning volunteers
You want to build and manage a "database" of volunteers more efficiently
You require additional vetting of volunteers before allowing them to sign up for jobs/shifts
Of course, we recognize that every organization has unique needs, and VolunteerLocal is flexible enough to support a variety of workflows.
Creating an Application
There are three core components to creating an application:
To get started:
From the menu, navigate to Events & Programs > Applications
On the Manage Application page, click the New Application button
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Provide a name a name and make any initial edits
You can return to make changes later
Be sure to Save your changes
Volunteer Information (Questions/Fields)
Navigate to the Registration Form section to add custom fields that capture important details from your volunteers
Confirmation Message
In the Confirmation Message section, create or customize the email message that will be automatically sent to volunteers after they submit their application.
Waiver/Disclaimer
Go to the Disclaimer section to include any legal or organizational language needed for compliance.
Make sure to check the box to capture a digital signature (if applicable).
Go Live & Share the Event link
Once your application is complete, toggle it from Offline to Live on the Events & Programs page to begin accepting applications from prospective volunteers.
✏️ Learn where to find the Event/Program or landing page link/URL