Tip of the Week June 27, 2022 The volunteer-facing parts of Volgistics have been going through some big changes recently. These projects have resulted in a few new Volgistics features in a beta period, and we wanted to give you an overview of the updates and the status of each one. During these beta periods
Collecting Information from Fillable Forms
Tip of the Week June 20, 2022 Now that volunteers are able to upload documents, you can collect documents that require digital signatures (such as waivers, release forms, or authorization forms) through VicNet. This feature can only be used in the new version of VicNet in accounts that also use VicDocs. Keep in mind that in order
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New VicTouch Beta Now Open!
Over the last year or so, we’ve been working on overhauls to the various parts of Volgistics that your volunteers interact with. These updates are aimed at improving the volunteer experience, making it easier for them to interact with the system no matter what type of device they use. This improves volunteer engagement, and ultimately
New Feature: File Upload in VicNet
With our latest update, your volunteers will be able to upload files to their own record through VicNet! This means that you can easily collect needed documents and forms from them electronically without having to save or scan them, find their volunteer record in Volgistics, and then upload them yourself. This is only available for
Update Your Opportunity Directory
Tip of the Week May 16, 2022 The Opportunity Directory allows you to easily share information about your assignments with current and potential volunteers. The new version of the Opportunity Directory is out of beta, and the legacy version will be retired on June 15. Starting that day, anyone trying to access it will be
Here’s How Animal Rights Organizations Can Benefit From Volunteer Management Software
Animal rights organizations and animal shelters rely on volunteers to manage donations, run events, and tend to the animals in their care. However, animal organizations experience various challenges that can make recruiting and retaining volunteers a complicated task. Using volunteer management software for your animal rights organization can increase organizational efficiency. It can save administrators
Tips for Managing Library Volunteers
Libraries of all sizes rely on volunteers to keep operations afloat. Whether they are organizing bookshelves or helping with local fundraising efforts, unpaid workers are responsible for a lot of the work behind a functioning library. To successfully fulfill your library’s mission, managers should understand the best practices for managing volunteers as well as paid
Managing The Expectations Of Your Volunteers
Volunteers are a valuable part of any organization. They provide labor to accomplish many tasks that would otherwise cost precious funds. In addition, the people who volunteer at your organization bring invaluable outside perspectives that enrich your organizational culture. In exchange, volunteers want to be treated like they are important parts of your team, just
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New Feature: Checklist Filtering on Reports
Checklist items provide a powerful tool for tracking your volunteer requirements, but when you include checklist dates in your Volgistics reports, there was never a way to include only certain items or a specific date range. Our latest update makes both of these possible! Now when you print a report that includes checklist dates, you
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Interview Questions for Volunteer Coordinators
Volunteer coordinators play a vital role in an organization’s success. They’re the primary point of contact for volunteers to interact with the organization, and they keep things running smoothly. Choosing the right person for the job can be tricky, but the right interview questions make it easier. From understanding how they’ll perform in the role
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