❖ Heads up! This article is only intended for Amplify Site Managers.
As a Site Manager, you are responsible for maintaining the site and managing its setup for all users. Let’s explore what the Site Manager role involves and where to find the tools you need to manage your site effectively.
Please note that each site is configured differently.
The Utility Bar
When you log into your Site Manager account, the utility bar appears at the top of the screen. Use it to manage site settings, access reports, and update your profile.
Logged In Site Manager Dashboard View
When you're on the Site Manager dashboard, you'll see the following button options in your utility bar:
Button | Description |
View Site | View your site as a volunteer. Click Manager to return. |
Settings | Configure branding, approval processes, and other site settings. |
Check-in Kiosk | Launch the Check-in Kiosk so volunteers can check in or out for an Opportunity.
*This is only available on sites with the latest check-in kiosk. If you do not see this button, you may have the legacy version of the kiosk. |
Reports | Access performance data for your site, Programs, Opportunities, users, and more. |
Alerts | Stay informed about planned outages, maintenance, and holiday closures. |
Profile | Click your profile image or initials to manage your profile or log out. |
Help | Visit the Help Center for support and helpful resources. |
View Site Utility Bar
When a Site Manager clicks View Site, they're taken to the front end to view the site from the user's perspective. The utility bar options change, too. They can always click the Manager button to return to their Site Manager dashboard.
Button | Description |
Return to Our Website | Add a link to your organization's main site or submit a request through the Messages Widget to change the text for this button and link to another external site.
*This is only available when you have included a link to your website from your site settings. Settings > Main Settings > Site Information > Organization Website. |
Manager | Click to return to the Site Manager dashboard. |
Calendar | Review current and upcoming volunteer Opportunities. |
VIP | Review or share your organization's impact with Volunteer Impact Pages.
*This is only available if you check No for Disable Volunteer Impact Page Button under Settings > Main Settings > Site Design. |
Messages | Go to your inbox for important notifications about pending items and more! |
The Side Menu Navigation
The side menu lets you manage Opportunities, Programs, email blasts, and site content. It's organized into sections like Volunteerism and Communication. Click a section to expand its tools.
Section | Description |
Volunteerism | Manage Programs, registration Tracks, volunteer hours, Opportunities, and more. |
Communication | Use tools like email blasts, message stats, automated notifications, app messages, and texts (if enabled). |
Content | Add and manage blog posts, Custom Pages, files, images, and Impact Pages (if enabled). |
Modules | Access additional features, like Surveys, and other enabled modules (The Modules area is only available if additional modules are enabled). |
The Dashboard
Customize your Site Manager dashboard to view key data at a glance when you log in. Depending on your setup, you may see tables and graphs showing Program performance, volunteer activity, and other important metrics.