VolunteerMark

volunteermark.com
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Volunteer management doesn't have to be chaotic

How to Replace VolunteerMark

Overview

VolunteerMark is a volunteer management software platform that helps organizations run efficient volunteer programs by simplifying communication, recruitment, scheduling, and tracking. The platform enables organizations to engage volunteers effortlessly through an intuitive dashboard, mobile applications, and comprehensive management tools. Trusted by over 3,000 organizations and 140,000 volunteers, VolunteerMark streamlines the entire volunteer lifecycle from recruitment to hour tracking.

Features

30 features across 23 categories

Authentication(1)

Social Media Sign-up

Easy signup for volunteers using their social media accounts

Also in: LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password

Automation(1)

Friendly RemindersPremium

Automated reminders to volunteers about upcoming shifts and commitments

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Check-in(1)

Volunteer Kiosk

Volunteer signin/sign-out kiosk for tracking attendance and hours at events

Also in: vFairs, Cvent, Whova

Communication(3)

Email Communications

Send emails to volunteers for scheduling, reminders and announcements

Text MessagingPremium

Send text messages to volunteers with 100-250 messages per month depending on plan

Volunteer Communication

Communicate with current and potential volunteers through built-in text, email and social media features for streamlined outreach

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customization(2)

Custom FieldsPremium

Add custom fields to collect specific volunteer information

Image and Logo Upload

Upload images and logos to customize your volunteer program branding

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(2)

Data Import/Export

Import and export volunteer data with on-demand data import/export capabilities

Data MigrationPremium

Seamless data migration support when switching from other volunteer management systems

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Event Management(2)

Event Creation

Create one-time, fixed or flexible volunteering events to recruit various types of volunteers into your organization

Public Calendar

Public calendar view for volunteers to see available opportunities

Integration(1)

External ServicesPremium

Integration with external volunteer opportunity networks in your area

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Management(1)

Dashboard Management

Best in class management dashboard for events and volunteers with list view and real-time insights

Mobile(1)

Mobile Application

VolunteerMark mobile application for iOS and Android enhances and simplifies volunteer management at your fingertips

Organization(2)

Multiple LocationsPremium

Manage volunteer programs across multiple locations within one account

Tags and FiltersPremium

Organize and filter volunteers using custom tags for better management

Recruitment(1)

Volunteer Recruiting

Built-in tools to recruit new volunteers and manage recruitment campaigns

Reporting(2)

Reporting and Analytics

Track your growth with real-time analytics and measure event activities to learn what's successful and how to improve

Service Certificates

Generate volunteer service history and certificates documenting volunteer service

Scheduling(1)

Volunteer Scheduling

Schedule one-time events, flexible positions and fixed positions with easy signup process and automatic service record updates

Signup Management(1)

Group Signup

Allow groups of volunteers to sign up together for opportunities

Social Media(1)

Social Media Integration

Create events and post on social media directly from the platform

Staffing(1)

Event Staffing ManagementAI

Never find yourself short staffed again with backup bot that quickly covers unfilled or abandoned shifts using waitlisted volunteers

Support(1)

Customer Support

Customer support available through calls, emails and online chat 5 days a week

Task Management(1)

Volunteer Check-listPremium

Create and manage volunteer checklists for onboarding and event preparation

Tracking(1)

Hour Tracking

Keep your team on the same page with constant updates on volunteer log hours and track service hours

User Management(1)

Multiple Administrators

Ability to add multiple administrators to manage volunteer programs collaboratively

Volunteer Management(1)

Skills and Availability TrackingPremium

Track volunteer skills and availability to match them with appropriate opportunities

Workflow Automation(1)

Automatic ApprovalPremium

Automatic approval of volunteers and volunteer hours to streamline the approval process

Pricing

FREE

Free
  • Up to 50 volunteers
  • Single administrator
  • Create events and post on social media (unlimited)
  • Scheduling one-time events
  • Scheduling flexible positions
  • Scheduling fixed positions
  • List view
  • Mobile application for volunteers
  • Easy signup using social media account
  • Customer support (5 days a week)
  • Upload images and logos
  • Import/Export volunteer data
  • Volunteer recruiting
  • Volunteer Service History
  • Volunteer signin/sign-out kiosk

Essential

$75/year or $89/month
  • Unlimited volunteers
  • Unlimited administrators
  • Create events and post on social media (unlimited)
  • Scheduling one-time events
  • Scheduling flexible positions
  • Scheduling fixed positions
  • List view
  • Mobile application for volunteers
  • Easy signup using social media account
  • Customer support (5 days a week)
  • Upload images and logos
  • Import/Export volunteer data
  • Volunteer recruiting
  • Volunteer Service History
  • Volunteer signin/sign-out kiosk
  • Tags and filters
  • Automatic approval of volunteers and volunteer hours
  • Track volunteer skills and availability
  • Friendly reminders
  • Emailing volunteers
  • Text messaging (100 messages per month)
  • Reporting Analytics
  • Volunteer check-list
  • Custom fields

Royale

$125/year or $149/month
  • Unlimited volunteers
  • Unlimited administrators
  • Create events and post on social media (unlimited)
  • Scheduling one-time events
  • Scheduling flexible positions
  • Scheduling fixed positions
  • List view
  • Mobile application for volunteers
  • Easy signup using social media account
  • Customer support (5 days a week)
  • Upload images and logos
  • Import/Export volunteer data
  • Volunteer recruiting
  • Volunteer Service History
  • Volunteer signin/sign-out kiosk
  • Tags and filters
  • Automatic approval of volunteers and volunteer hours
  • Track volunteer skills and availability
  • Friendly reminders
  • Emailing volunteers
  • Text messaging (250 messages per month)
  • Reporting Analytics
  • Volunteer check-list
  • Custom fields
  • Multiple locations
  • External services
  • Data migration
  • On-Demand Data Import/Export

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying VolunteerMark

Monthly$89/mo
Yearly$1.1k/yr
5-Year Total$5.3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $828
SaaS
$1.1k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.5k
SaaS
$3.2k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.1k
SaaS
$5.3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 30 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a VolunteerMark alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 30 features.

Buy VolunteerMark

Monthly cost$890/mo
3-year total$32,040
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

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

Building could save ~$13,560 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 30 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

External Volunteer Services NetworkMobile Apps (iOS and Android)Social Media