VolunteerLocal
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A simple, effective platform for your organization to manage volunteers
How to Replace VolunteerLocalOverview
Features
28 features across 17 categories
Access Control(2)
Granular permission controls at the job level. Available only in Grow and Enterprise plans.
Granular permission controls at the shift level
Automation(1)
Automated messaging that triggers when volunteers take specific actions
Communication(4)
Ability to attach files to email communications. Available only in Grow and Enterprise plans.
Personalized email messaging with smart tags, filtering options and granular delivery statistics
Pre-built message templates for consistent and efficient communication
SMS messaging capabilities with personalization and filtering options. SMS allowances vary by plan (10,000-100,000 per year for US & Canada)
Customization(2)
Customize the appearance and branding of the volunteer platform. Available as add-on for Discover plan.
All scheduling communications and tools available through customized organization-branded landing pages
Data Management(1)
Ability to import existing shift and volunteer data into the platform. Available only in Grow and Enterprise plans.
Database Management(3)
Export volunteer data to CSV files at any time with full user control over their own data
Flexible database with full control over data collection, storage, searching and export. All volunteer information is searchable for easy record retrieval and shift assignments.
Grant volunteers control to update their own information, reducing administrative effort and enabling efficient data collection campaigns
File Management(1)
Centralized file storage and management. Available only in Grow and Enterprise plans.
Gamification(1)
System for issuing and managing volunteer credentials and achievement badges
Integration(1)
Customizable calendar widget that can be embedded on organization websites to display volunteer opportunities
Mobile(1)
Mobile application providing volunteers with accessible platform access
Notifications(3)
Set notifications to alert administrators to any or all volunteer activity
Event-level notifications for volunteer signups and cancellations
Notifications triggered at the job/position level
Reporting(1)
Provides valuable insights into volunteer activity and event/program performance with customizable reports
Scheduling(2)
Tools for managing group volunteer registrations. Available as add-on for Discover plan.
Handles complexities of daily, weekly, and monthly shift scheduling for programs and events
Tracking(1)
Track volunteer hours and attendance with assessment tools and real-time trend identification. Available as add-on for Discover plan.
User Experience(1)
Simple platform access for volunteers that requires no password for ease of use
User Management(2)
Special user role for volunteer leaders and team captains
Add additional admin user seats beyond the plan limit
Volunteer Management(1)
Tools for screening and vetting volunteer applicants. Available as add-on for Discover plan.
Pricing
Discover Plan (Annual)
- ✓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)
- ✓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)
- ✓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)
- ✓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)
- ✓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)
- ✓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
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Buying VolunteerLocal saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 28 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.