The platform makes it easy for employees to register for volunteering events that align with their interests.
Follow the steps below to get started.
Before you start
- Navigate to Search giving activities page from your dashboard or the left-hand navigation bar.
- Browse through the various giving activities in the Volunteer tab.
- Select View when you have found a volunteering event that sparks your interest.
Learn more about browsing and choosing a volunteering event.
Register for a volunteer event
Step 1. Choose session time
- Use the drop-down menu to select a session time that suits you.
Step 2. Enter the number of volunteers
- Enter the number of people you want to register in the text box.
Step 3. Sign up
- Select Sign up to begin the registration process.
Step 4. Register multiple volunteers
- If you are registering for more than one person at your company, search by their name or email address to add them as a registration. Otherwise, skip to step 5.
- Want to add friends and family, or additional participants outside of your company? If the event permits other volunteers, you will see a Add a public registration link to register for these volunteers.
Step 5. Nominate yourself as team leader
- As a team leader, you are in charge of coordinating the event to ensure a seamless experience for participants. Learn more about the role of team leader.
- Click Yes to nominate yourself as team leader. Otherwise, click No.
Note: If you are registering for others, you will not be able to express interest for the team leader role on behalf of them. They will have to get in touch with the volunteer coordinator to express their interest in the role afterwards. You may also include a note as part of the registration process (see step 8).
Step 6. Answer the required questions for registration (if applicable)
- Some events may require additional details to help organisers plan and accommodate your needs.
- For example, you may be asked to provide your dietary requirements or choose your volunteer shirt size to ensure the right fit is available.
Step 7. Add your contact details
- Enter your phone number so the organiser can contact you about any urgent event updates. Though typically, email will be the primary channel for communication and updates.
If your phone number is already saved in your profile, this step will be skipped automatically.
Step 8. Message the volunteer coordinator
- Use the provided text box to send the event organiser extra details you would like them to know, or ask anything you need clarification on.
Step 9. Submit your registration
- Click the Confirm and submit button to complete your registration.
Confirmation and next steps
After submitting, you will see a confirmation page where you can:
Review event details (location, date, time).
You may be directed to log your volunteer leave via an external site. This process will open up in new tab in your browser.
Learn more
How to cancel registrations for a volunteer event