Heads up! This article is only intended for Sustain Site Managers who are connecting with Volunteer Link.
By the end of this article, you will be able to:
Prepare your Sustain site for Volunteer Link volunteers
Review and optimize your Opportunities page for better visibility
Initial Preparation (One-Time Setup)
Before Volunteer Link activity increases, take some time to do a focused readiness check.
Start with Your Opportunities Page
Go to Volunteerism > Opportunities and review what is currently public and active.
Check for:
Clear, descriptive Opportunity titles
(Avoid vague titles like “Volunteer Needed”, be specific!)
Accurate descriptions that explain what volunteers will actually do
Correct dates, times, and locations
Clear requirements (age, skills, background checks, etc.)
Whether the Opportunity still makes sense for new volunteers
Ask yourself:
Would a first-time corporate volunteer understand this Opportunity?
Would I feel confident sharing this Opportunity with a company partner?
If something looks outdated or confusing, update it now.
Prioritize What Corporate Volunteers See First
Corporate volunteers browsing Volunteer Link will mostly see your public, active Opportunities.
Give extra attention to:
Opportunities that are flexible or ongoing
Opportunities tied to Collective Impact Days (if applicable)
High-visibility or high-impact Opportunities for your organization
If an Opportunity hasn’t been updated in a while, consider:
Refreshing the description, or
Archiving it if it’s no longer accurate
This helps:
Reduce confusion for new volunteers
Improve your organization’s reputation on Volunteer Link
Increase the likelihood of strong volunteer matches