In today’s fast-paced world, small volunteering organizations often struggle to keep up with the demands of modern communication and coordination. Enter VolunTie, a free app designed to bridge this gap, providing small groups with the tools they need to stay connected and efficient. Let’s dive into the key features of VolunTie that make it an indispensable tool for any volunteering organization.
1. HomePage: Your Volunteering Hub
The HomePage is your central hub, offering an at-a-glance overview of your organizations, commitments, and upcoming opportunities. This page ensures you never miss a beat, keeping you informed and engaged with all your volunteering activities.
Home Page – Mobile View
2. Organization Page: Stay Connected with Your Group
The Organization Page is your gateway to all the essential updates and resources from your organization. Here, you can access:
- Opportunities: Discover new ways to contribute and make a difference.
- Commitments: Keep track of your current and past engagements.
- Conversations: Join discussions and stay in the loop with your team.
- Pages and Updates: Access important documents, announcements, and more.
3. Opportunity: Manage Your Volunteering Efforts
The Opportunity page provides detailed information about each volunteering opportunity, including:
- Place and Time: Know exactly where and when you need to be.
- Tasks and Instructions: Understand your responsibilities and how to carry them out.
- Self-Management: Easily manage your shifts, availabilities, and commitments, ensuring you can contribute effectively.
4. Calendar: Plan Your Volunteering Schedule
The Calendar feature is a visual representation of all your opportunities and commitments. It helps you:
- Stay Organized: See all your volunteering activities in one place.
- Plan Ahead: Avoid scheduling conflicts and ensure you can participate in as many opportunities as possible.
5. Pages and Updates: Share Instructions and News with your Community
The Pages Tool is dedicated to sharing instructions, information, data, and news with the members of the community. YOu can easily create a page or a news in seconds and make it visible to the members.
6. Conversations: Engage with Your Community
The Conversations page is dedicated to all your communication needs. Here, you can:
- Join Discussions: Participate in group chats and discussions.
- Stay Informed: Receive updates and important messages from your organization.
- Collaborate: Work together with other volunteers to achieve your common goals.
7. Notifications: Stay Connected with Your Community
You’ll get notifications on your Mobile Phone to stay engaged with your organization. YOu can choose which notifications you want to receive (e.g. new opportunity, new response in a conversation etc), and how (mobile notifications, emails etc).
