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What is a "standalone" volunteer opportunity? - Mon - Sep 29, 2025 - 4:14pm


  • A standalone volunteer opportunity are volunteer opportunities that are not tied to a specific event or performance. Examples include ongoing office help, community projects, or recurring weekly roles. 

    To add a standalone volunteer opportunity follow these steps:

    1. Head to Volunteer Manager > Standalone opportunities. 
    2. Click on 'Create your first opportunity'.
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    3. Select your role from the drop down menu and enter in the needed criteria- number of volunteers needed, opportunity title, start date and time, end date and time, reccurance, and maimim occurences.
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    4. Click 'Create opportunity' to create your standalone volunteer opportunity. 



    A Few things to note about standalone volunteer opportunities:


    • Recurring Opportunities: Roles can repeat on a regular schedule (weekly, monthly, etc.), with limits if needed.

    • Volunteer Scheduling: Volunteers can sign up for both event-based and standalone roles. 

    • Tracking & Reporting: Volunteer hours will include both event and standalone activities. Reports and schedules will give a complete view of volunteer contributions.

    • Communication: Volunteers will receive reminders for all assignments, whether event-based or standalone.

    • Easy Management: Admins can create and manage standalone opportunities alongside event-based roles efficiently.