Tip of the Week May 2, 2022 Volgistics includes features for matching volunteers and Assignments. Volunteers are considered as matching – or not matching – an assignment based on the selections on the Profile tabs for both the Assignment and the volunteer. The matching features can be a great way to find Assignments a particular
Protect Your Account with Strong Passwords
Tip of the Week April 25, 2022 Data security is often at the forefront of the news today. We strive to make your Volgistics account secure behind the scenes, and prevent unauthorized users from gaining access by using three-part authentication for login, and security blocks to prevent repeated login attempts. However, security experts feel that
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National Volunteer Week
Tip of the Week April 18, 2022 National Volunteer Week has arrived! National Volunteer Week was established to inspire people to volunteer to make their communities a better place, to promote the recognition of volunteers, and to encourage volunteerism in general. The U.S. will celebrate NVW this year from April 17-23, 2022. In Canada, National
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
Helpful Hints for VicNet Passwords
Tip of the Week April 11, 2022 If your organization uses the VicNet module, your volunteers will login to this module using their email address and their VicNet password. The VicNet Ground Rules page allows you to manage password settings, and volunteers can choose to update their password at any time by clicking the Forgot
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
Add training links to VicNet
Tip of the Week April 4, 2022 If your organization uses the VicNet module you can place a link on the Home tab of VicNet to training materials the volunteers need. Volunteers can login and click the link to be taken to the web address that has the information. This allows you to post links
Managing Volunteers’ Expectations
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
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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15 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Volunteer Coordinator
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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