Introduction
Welcome to the Empress guide series. Today, we will be focusing on the Volunteer feature. This feature plays a vital role in managing and organizing your volunteer workforce effectively.
Why the Volunteer Feature?
The Volunteer feature provides a simple and intuitive platform to record and track your volunteers’ details. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses or organizations that rely on volunteer assistance. It enables you to:
- Compile detailed volunteer profiles
- Track volunteer availability and skills
- Match volunteers to appropriate roles
- Improve the effectiveness of your volunteer programs
Exploring the Volunteer Feature
To get started with the Volunteer feature, first, log into your Empress account. Next, navigate to Non Profit > Volunteer > New. This will open the Volunteer document creation page.
Here, you’ll find several sections and fields to fill out with volunteer details:
- Email: Enter the volunteer’s email address. This field links to the Member ID in your system.
- Volunteer Type: Select a type for the volunteer from the options available. This links to the Volunteer Type document in your system.
- Address and Contact Section: Update the volunteer’s contact details and address. This links to the Address and Contact document types in your system.
- Volunteer Availability Section: Update the volunteer’s availability timings. For instance, a volunteer could be available weekly, in the mornings, etc.
- Volunteer Skills Section: List the skills that the volunteer possesses. Examples could include Desk Job, Hospitality, Food Management, Computer Operator, and more.
By accurately filling out these fields, you create an in-depth volunteer profile that helps manage your volunteer resources effectively.
User Roles and Permissions
Depending on your Empress account settings, different users may have different permissions for the Volunteer feature. Administrators typically have full access to create, edit, and manage volunteer profiles. Other users may have limited access depending on their role within your organization.
Conclusion
The Volunteer feature is a powerful tool for managing your volunteer workforce. By providing detailed profiles, tracking availability, and matching skills to roles, Empress helps you optimize your volunteer resources and enhance your organization’s effectiveness.
For additional assistance, refer to the Empress user guide or reach out to our customer support team. Happy volunteering!