Platform features

Everything your program
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Every plan includes the essential tools to recruit, schedule and communicate with volunteers. Advanced operational and compliance tools are available as your program grows.

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8 core features
Essentials in every plan
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Volunteer management
Event scheduling
Automated reminders
Reports & analytics
Communication
Compliance tools
Core platform

Built for the full volunteer lifecycle

From the moment someone applies to the day you celebrate their 500th hour — every step is covered.

Volunteer Management
Volunteer database
One central hub for every volunteer in your organization — searchable, filterable, and always up to date.
  • Rich profiles: skills, certifications, availability & history
  • Custom fields for your organization's needs
  • Segment and search across your entire team instantly
  • Automated status tracking (active, inactive, onboarding)
Applications & approvals
Build custom application forms, review submissions, and run an automated approval workflow — all without leaving the platform.
  • Drag-and-drop custom form builder
  • One-click approve, reject, or request more info
  • Automated follow-up emails on every status change
  • Bulk review and approval tools
Vetting & compliance
Manage background checks, certifications, and required documents for every volunteer who joins your organization.
  • Document upload and verification queue
  • Certification expiry tracking and alerts
  • Vetting status visible across the platform
  • Audit-ready compliance reporting
Scheduling & Operations
Event scheduling & shifts
Create multi-shift events with capacity limits, let volunteers self-register, and handle waitlists without the back-and-forth.
  • Multi-shift events with individual capacities
  • Volunteer self-registration portal
  • Automatic waitlists and spot release
  • QR code check-in for event day
Hours & milestones
Log volunteer hours, recognize milestones, and give your volunteers the visibility they deserve into their contribution.
  • Manual and QR-scan hour logging
  • Automatic milestone badges and recognition
  • Individual and aggregate hours reporting
  • Volunteer leaderboards and engagement scores
Automations
Set up triggers and automated actions so routine work happens without anyone having to remember to do it.
  • Onboarding email sequences for new volunteers
  • Reminder chains for upcoming events
  • Status-change triggered notifications
  • Custom automation rules for your workflow
Communication & Insights
Messaging & notifications
Send targeted messages to your whole team or specific groups — event reminders, updates, and announcements — all from one place.
  • Targeted email campaigns by group, event, or status
  • Automated event reminders (24hr, 1hr before)
  • Broadcast messages to all active volunteers
  • Message history and open tracking
Reporting & analytics
Track hours, attendance, and engagement trends. Generate grant-ready reports in one click.
  • Volunteer hours tracking and verification
  • Event attendance and no-show rates
  • Engagement trends over 12 months
  • Exportable reports for grants and boards
Volunteer-facing portal

A portal your volunteers will actually use

Give every volunteer a personalized portal where they can apply, register for events, log hours, and track their own progress — without needing to contact you.

  • Custom-branded with your logo and colors
  • Self-service application and registration
  • Personal hour log and contribution history
  • Event calendar and shift picker
  • Document upload for certifications
See it in action
My Volunteer Portal
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Sarah Johnson
Food Bank Drive · Sat 9am
Confirmed
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Marcus T.
Community Cleanup · Sun 10am
Registered
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Emily Davis
Youth Mentorship · Mon 4pm
Pending
142 hrs contributed
+18 hrs this month · Top 10% of volunteers

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