❖ Heads up! This article is only intended for Amplify Site Managers.
By the end of this article, you will be able to:
Add Comments to volunteer Opportunities
Insert the {{need_comment}} template key into the Need Response Thank You notification
Ensure volunteers receive your Opportunity comments by email
Using Comments in Opportunities
You can add additional instructions or information to any volunteer Opportunity using the Comments field on the Create or Edit Opportunity page. Comments are not visible on the public Opportunity page—they are only shared through the Need Response Thank You notification if you have included the {{need_comment}} template key in that notification.
Need Response Thank You Notification
To ensure your comments are shared through the Need Response Thank You notification, you'll need to add the {{need_comment}} template key to it.
Go to Communication > Notifications.
Search for Need Response Thank You in the Template Name column and select it.
Scroll to the Message field and see if the {{need_comment}} template key is already in the message.
If the template key is not present in the message, simply click in the message field where you want to insert the template key, then click {{need_comment}} under the list of template keys to insert it.
Do not try to copy and paste, drag, or type the template key into the message field.
Click Submit when finished.
Now, when a volunteer responds to an Opportunity that has comments, they'll see those comments in the Need Response Thank You notification email.
Adding Comments to Opportunities
Comments can be added when you create a new Opportunity or by editing an existing one.
Go to Volunteerism > Opportunities.
Either create a new Opportunity or select an existing one from the table.
Set up the Opportunity as applicable, then scroll to the Additional Options section.
Find the Comments field and enter the information you wish to include.
Click Create or Update Opportunity.
Be sure to add the {{need_comment}} template key to the Need Response Thank You Notification.
