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How to Join a Site and Complete or Update Your Profile

Information for new members joining a Shift site

Written by Brittany Crow
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Heads up! This article is intended for Members.

By the end of this article, you will be able to:

  • Create a new account on a volunteer site

  • Register for a volunteer opportunity

  • Update and personalize your profile

Overview

If you received a link to a volunteer opportunity or found one through social media, you’ll need to create an account before you can register. Once your account is set up, you can start signing up for opportunities right away.

Create Your Account

  1. Click Register or Join from the opportunity link or site.

  2. Complete the registration form.

  3. Click Submit new account.

  4. Select the option to receive emails (recommended so you don’t miss updates).

  5. Click Join site.

Once you’re in, you can start browsing and registering for volunteer opportunities—or finish setting up your profile.

Completing Your Profile

You can personalize your profile with an image, or Avatar, and update your information at any time!

  1. Click on your initials in the top right corner.

  2. Select My account.

  3. Now add an Avatar image or update your name and email if you'd like.

    • You can also change your password from this area!

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