What are volunteering projects?
The Volunteering participation method allows municipalities and organizations to list volunteering opportunities and make it easy for citizens to sign up for specific actions.
Participants can browse opportunities, sign up, and receive instructions.
Admins can manage sign-ups, share next steps, and track engagement.
Can be used as a standalone project or as a phase in a larger project timeline.
How to set up a volunteering project?
Steps to create a volunteering project:
Create a new project → choose the Volunteering participation method.
Add volunteering opportunities (e.g., event help, grocery assistance).
Publish the project so citizens can view and sign up.
Enable sign-ups and decide how you’ll manage applications.
Share practical info (insurance, legal disclaimers, conditions).
How to add volunteering opportunities?
Add opportunities in the back office (one per “action” or “cause”).
Examples:
“Help organize a city clean-up event.”
“Assist elderly residents with groceries.”
Each opportunity appears as a signup button on the front end.
Promoting volunteering projects
Use email newsletters, social media, and local outreach to drive sign-ups.
Link to the volunteering project page directly.
Consider featuring “highlighted opportunities” to increase visibility.
How to manage volunteers?
When a user signs up:
You receive a notification.
Send them follow-up instructions (manual or automated).
Tip: Pre‑prepare email templates for efficiency.
Alternative use cases for volunteering
The Volunteering module is flexible, it can support:
Panel or committee sign-ups (e.g., advisory boards).
Workshop registrations (track who’s attending).
Other event participation (e.g., hackathons, community meetups).
Context and legal info regarding volunteering
Admins should provide clear, accessible details about:
Insurance coverage (if applicable)
Health and safety regulations (e.g., COVID-19)
Income/unemployment considerations for volunteers
Terms and conditions (can be linked or embedded in the project page)
Limitations on the volunteering method
Currently, the call-to-action button text (e.g., “Sign Up”) cannot be customized.
This might make it less suitable for some creative uses.
Button text customization is planned for future updates.