❖ Heads up! This article is only intended for Center Site Managers.
Cloning volunteer Needs can save valuable time by letting you copy an existing one instead of creating a new listing from scratch. This is especially helpful when:
The same Need runs at different locations.
You want to bring back an expired or inactive listing.
You want to keep the same details and shifts but switch things like the schedule type (e.g., from Is Ongoing to Recurring Shifts).
Cloning won’t be the right fit for every situation, but if you're reusing details or making quick changes, it can save you a lot of time.
Get started
Go to Volunteerism > Needs.
Select the volunteer Need you want to clone.
Scroll to the bottom of the Update Need form. Click the gray Clone button next to the red Deactivate button.
A confirmation message will appear. Click Yes to continue.
You’ll be taken to the Create Need page with a copy of the original details—like the title (now with “(copy)”), description, age limits, interests, and more.
If you're cloning for a new location, remove “(copy)” from the title and add the location—e.g., Soup Kitchen Crew – N. Broadway.
Update any other details as applicable.
When you’re ready, click Create Need.
