Volunteer Management Overview

PawPlacer's volunteer management system helps your shelter coordinate and organize volunteers effectively. This comprehensive system allows you to track volunteer information, schedule shifts, and manage availability all in one place.

Key Volunteer Management Features

PawPlacer offers several powerful features to help you manage your volunteer program:

Volunteer Profiles: Create and maintain detailed profiles for each volunteer, including contact information, availability, and skills.
Custom Forms: Design custom volunteer application forms tailored to your shelter's specific needs.
Scheduling: Create recurring schedules or one-time shifts and view them in a convenient calendar interface.
Emergency Contacts and References: Store important contact information for each volunteer.
Document Management: Upload and manage volunteer documents like waivers, IDs, and reference letters.

Getting Started with Volunteers

To begin using the volunteer management system:

Add Volunteers: Create profiles for new volunteers through the application process or by adding them manually.
Set Up Schedules: Configure recurring schedules or schedule one-time shifts based on volunteer availability.
Manage Documents: Upload necessary documentation such as waivers, identification, or reference letters.

Understanding Volunteer Types

PawPlacer supports different types of volunteers to accommodate various programs:

General Volunteers: Regular volunteers who support your organization.
Internship: Individuals participating in structured internship programs.

Navigating This Guide

The following sections provide detailed instructions for each aspect of volunteer management:

Adding and Managing Volunteers: Creating and managing volunteer profiles.
Volunteer Applications: Setting up and processing online volunteer applications.
Scheduling Volunteers: Creating and managing volunteer schedules.
Volunteer Documents: Managing waivers and important documents.
Custom Volunteer Forms: Creating custom applications and forms.

Each section contains step-by-step instructions to help you make the most of PawPlacer's volunteer management capabilities.

Key Volunteer Management Features

PawPlacer offers several powerful features to help you manage your volunteer program:

Volunteer Profiles: Create and maintain detailed profiles for each volunteer, including contact information, availability, and skills.

Custom Forms: Design custom volunteer application forms tailored to your shelter's specific needs.

Scheduling: Create recurring schedules or one-time shifts and view them in a convenient calendar interface.

Emergency Contacts and References: Store important contact information for each volunteer.

Document Management: Upload and manage volunteer documents like waivers, IDs, and reference letters.

Getting Started with Volunteers

To begin using the volunteer management system:

Add Volunteers: Create profiles for new volunteers through the application process or by adding them manually.

Set Up Schedules: Configure recurring schedules or schedule one-time shifts based on volunteer availability.

Manage Documents: Upload necessary documentation such as waivers, identification, or reference letters.

Navigating This Guide

The following sections provide detailed instructions for each aspect of volunteer management:

Adding and Managing Volunteers: Creating and managing volunteer profiles.

Volunteer Applications: Setting up and processing online volunteer applications.

Scheduling Volunteers: Creating and managing volunteer schedules.

Volunteer Documents: Managing waivers and important documents.

Custom Volunteer Forms: Creating custom applications and forms.

Each section contains step-by-step instructions to help you make the most of PawPlacer's volunteer management capabilities.