❖ Heads up! This article is only intended for Amplify Site Managers.
By the end of this article, you will be able to:
Configure how volunteer Opportunities display on your site.
Enable or disable waitlists for full Opportunities.
Allow users to filter Opportunities by location using geolocation.
Volunteerism
Here is where you can establish how volunteer Opportunities are displayed to users when they visit your site. You can also set up waitlists and enable a geolocation filter from this area.
Go to Settings > Main Settings > Volunteerism.
Adjust the following options as needed, and click Update Volunteerism Settings to save your changes:
Setting | Description |
User Landing Page | Select the page users land on when they log in to their account. |
Default Opportunity View | Choose how volunteer Opportunities display — as a grid, list, map, or calendar view. |
Default Opportunity Sort Order | Choose how Opportunities are ordered (for example, most recently updated). |
Show Full Opportunities | Decide how your site handles full Opportunities. You can: Show them anywayHide them when fullEnable a waitlist for users to join if a spot opens |
Users can filter Opportunities using geolocation | Toggle On to let users filter Opportunities based on their location, or Off to disable this feature. |
FAQ
Q. What happens if I enable geolocation filtering?
A. Users will see an additional filter option to find Opportunities near their current location. This can help increase local engagement.
Q. Can I change the Opportunity view or sort order later?
A. Yes. You can return to this page at any time to update these preferences.
Q. Does enabling a waitlist notify users automatically?
A. When a spot opens up, users on the waitlist receive an email or in-app notification (depending on your site’s communication settings).