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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.