❖ Heads up! This article is intended for Center Site Managers only.
By the end of this article, you will be able to:
Customize how volunteer Needs are displayed on your site
Enable or disable waitlists for full Needs
Allow users to filter volunteer Needs using geolocation
Configuring Volunteerism Settings
The Volunteerism settings control how volunteer opportunities (called Needs) appear to users when they visit your site. You can also configure waitlists and enable geolocation filtering to help users find opportunities near them.
To update your Volunteerism settings:
Go to Settings > Main Settings > Volunteerism.
Use the dropdowns and toggles to adjust each option as needed.
Click Update Volunteerism Settings to save your changes.
Setting | Description |
User Landing Page | Determines the page users see when they log in to their account. |
Default Need View | Sets how volunteer Needs are displayed — options include Grid, List, Map, or Calendar. |
Default Need Sort Order | Determines the order of displayed Needs. The default setting shows the most recently updated Needs first. |
Show Full Needs | Controls how your site handles Needs that have reached capacity. You can choose to: display full Needs, hide them, or enable a waitlist. |
Users can filter needs using geolocation | When toggled On, users can filter Needs by location to find opportunities near them. Toggle Off to disable this feature. |
FAQ
Q. Can I change these settings after launch?
A. Yes. You can adjust or reset your Volunteerism preferences anytime through the same settings page.
Q. What happens if I disable the geolocation filter?
A. Users will still see all available Needs, but won’t be able to sort them by location.