VolunteerLocal

volunteerlocal.com
Productivity
Weekend Project

A simple, effective platform for your organization to manage volunteers

How to Replace VolunteerLocal

Overview

VolunteerLocal is a volunteer management platform that helps organizations manage volunteers for both ongoing programs and single events. It provides tools for scheduling, communication, tracking, and reporting to streamline the volunteer management process with a focus on creating a positive volunteer experience.

Features

28 features across 17 categories

Access Control(2)

Job-Level PermissionsPremium

Granular permission controls at the job level. Available only in Grow and Enterprise plans.

Shift-Level Permissions

Granular permission controls at the shift level

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Lacework, LastPass

Automation(1)

Automated Reminders

Automated messaging that triggers when volunteers take specific actions

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Communication(4)

Email AttachmentsPremium

Ability to attach files to email communications. Available only in Grow and Enterprise plans.

Email Communication

Personalized email messaging with smart tags, filtering options and granular delivery statistics

Message Templates

Pre-built message templates for consistent and efficient communication

SMS Communication

SMS messaging capabilities with personalization and filtering options. SMS allowances vary by plan (10,000-100,000 per year for US & Canada)

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customization(2)

Custom DesignPremium

Customize the appearance and branding of the volunteer platform. Available as add-on for Discover plan.

Customized Landing Pages

All scheduling communications and tools available through customized organization-branded landing pages

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(1)

Import Shift & Volunteer DataPremium

Ability to import existing shift and volunteer data into the platform. Available only in Grow and Enterprise plans.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Database Management(3)

Data Export

Export volunteer data to CSV files at any time with full user control over their own data

Volunteer Database

Flexible database with full control over data collection, storage, searching and export. All volunteer information is searchable for easy record retrieval and shift assignments.

Volunteer Self-Service Updates

Grant volunteers control to update their own information, reducing administrative effort and enabling efficient data collection campaigns

File Management(1)

File LibraryPremium

Centralized file storage and management. Available only in Grow and Enterprise plans.

Also in: Ironclad, monday.com, Smartsheet

Gamification(1)

Credentials & Badges

System for issuing and managing volunteer credentials and achievement badges

Integration(1)

Volunteer Opportunities Calendar Widget

Customizable calendar widget that can be embedded on organization websites to display volunteer opportunities

Mobile(1)

Mobile App for Volunteers

Mobile application providing volunteers with accessible platform access

Notifications(3)

Activity Notifications

Set notifications to alert administrators to any or all volunteer activity

Event & Program Signup/Cancel Notifications

Event-level notifications for volunteer signups and cancellations

Job-Level Notifications

Notifications triggered at the job/position level

Reporting(1)

Tracking & Reporting

Provides valuable insights into volunteer activity and event/program performance with customizable reports

Scheduling(2)

Group Registration ToolsPremium

Tools for managing group volunteer registrations. Available as add-on for Discover plan.

Scheduling & Shift Management

Handles complexities of daily, weekly, and monthly shift scheduling for programs and events

Tracking(1)

Hours & Attendance TrackingPremium

Track volunteer hours and attendance with assessment tools and real-time trend identification. Available as add-on for Discover plan.

User Experience(1)

Password-Free Volunteer Access

Simple platform access for volunteers that requires no password for ease of use

User Management(2)

Leader/Captain User Type

Special user role for volunteer leaders and team captains

Unlimited Admin Users (Additional Purchase)Premium

Add additional admin user seats beyond the plan limit

Volunteer Management(1)

Applicant VettingPremium

Tools for screening and vetting volunteer applicants. Available as add-on for Discover plan.

Pricing

Discover Plan (Annual)

$600/yr
  • 2 admin seats
  • Unlimited volunteer records
  • Unlimited applications, events, jobs and shifts
  • Email & SMS communication (10,000 SMS/yr)
  • Automated reminders
  • Message templates
  • Export data to CSV
  • Mobile app for volunteers
  • Event-level notifications
  • Shift-level permissions
  • Leader/captain user type
  • Job-level notifications
  • Credentials & badges
  • Onboarding and unlimited support

Grow Plan (Annual)

$2,400/yr
  • 10 admin seats
  • Unlimited volunteer records
  • Unlimited applications, events, jobs and shifts
  • Email & SMS communication (50,000 SMS/yr)
  • Automated reminders
  • Message templates
  • Export data to CSV
  • Mobile app for volunteers
  • Event-level notifications
  • Custom design
  • Group registration tools
  • Applicant vetting
  • Hours & attendance tracking
  • Email attachments
  • File library
  • Import shift & volunteer data
  • Job-level permissions
  • Shift-level permissions
  • Leader/captain user type
  • Job-level notifications
  • Credentials & badges
  • Onboarding and unlimited support

Enterprise Plan (Annual)

Custom
  • 50 admin seats
  • Unlimited volunteer records
  • Unlimited applications, events, jobs and shifts
  • Email & SMS communication (100,000 SMS/yr)
  • Automated reminders
  • Message templates
  • Export data to CSV
  • Mobile app for volunteers
  • Event-level notifications
  • Custom design
  • Group registration tools
  • Applicant vetting
  • Hours & attendance tracking
  • Email attachments
  • File library
  • Import shift & volunteer data
  • Job-level permissions
  • Shift-level permissions
  • Leader/captain user type
  • Job-level notifications
  • Credentials & badges
  • Onboarding and unlimited support

Discover Plan (Per-Event)

$200/event
  • 2 admin seats
  • Unlimited volunteer records
  • Unlimited applications, events, jobs and shifts
  • Email & SMS communication
  • Automated reminders
  • Message templates
  • Export data to CSV
  • Mobile app for volunteers
  • Event-level notifications
  • Shift-level permissions
  • Leader/captain user type
  • Job-level notifications
  • Credentials & badges
  • Onboarding and unlimited support

Grow Plan (Per-Event)

$800/event
  • 10 admin seats
  • Unlimited volunteer records
  • Unlimited applications, events, jobs and shifts
  • Email & SMS communication
  • Automated reminders
  • Message templates
  • Export data to CSV
  • Mobile app for volunteers
  • Event-level notifications
  • Custom design
  • Group registration tools
  • Applicant vetting
  • Hours & attendance tracking
  • Email attachments
  • File library
  • Import shift & volunteer data
  • Job-level permissions
  • Shift-level permissions
  • Leader/captain user type
  • Job-level notifications
  • Credentials & badges
  • Onboarding and unlimited support

Enterprise Plan (Per-Event)

$3,000/event
  • 50 admin seats
  • Unlimited volunteer records
  • Unlimited applications, events, jobs and shifts
  • Email & SMS communication
  • Automated reminders
  • Message templates
  • Export data to CSV
  • Mobile app for volunteers
  • Event-level notifications
  • Custom design
  • Group registration tools
  • Applicant vetting
  • Hours & attendance tracking
  • Email attachments
  • File library
  • Import shift & volunteer data
  • Job-level permissions
  • Shift-level permissions
  • Leader/captain user type
  • Job-level notifications
  • Credentials & badges
  • Onboarding and unlimited support

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a VolunteerLocal alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 28 features.

Buy VolunteerLocal

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying VolunteerLocal saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 28 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.