Getting Started as a Volunteer
First steps for a Volunteer
Organization
View all upcoming signup opportunities within the organization including open opportunities, full opportunities, and opportunities that you’re signed up for.
Get Help
Opportunity Managers and training videos can help answer any questions that you might have.
Account Settings
You can manage your personal information, contact information, password, and more in your Bloomerang Volunteer account.
Mobile App Overview
The Bloomerang Mobile App can be used for signing up for Shifts, Opportunities, and editing Profile information
- How do I create an account on the Bloomerang Volunteer mobile app?Create a Bloomerang Volunteer account through the web app
- How do I sign up for more shifts on the mobile app?
- How do I Sign Up for more Shifts on the Mobile App?
- How do I see other people in a Shift?
- How do I edit my Profile on the Mobile App?
- How do I see My Hours Worked on the Mobile App?
- How do I sign up for more Opportunities on the Mobile App?
- How do I edit Shift Reminders?
- How do I block notifications for the Mobile App?
Shifts
Shifts help define the Schedule at the Opportunity level.
- How Do I Remove Myself from Shifts and Opportunities?
- How do I change the Shift I am Scheduled in?
- Is there a limit to how many Shifts I can sign up for?
- What is a Shift?What is a Shift?
- Why can't I remove myself from a Shift?
- How do I sign up my Group to a Shift?
- How do I filter/unfilter my Shifts when signing up?
Opportunities
Opportunities are distinct events that volunteers sign up for
- What is an Opportunity?
- My Opportunity OverviewTake a quick look at your Opportunity information after you've signed up
- What is the Opportunity Page?
- How do I get to the Opportunity Sign Up Page?
- Signup Opportunities
- How do I join an Opportunity?
- How do I register for an Opportunity?
- How do I remove myself from an Opportunity?
- How can I tell when an Opportunity is over?
- Where can I go to see Past Opportunities?
- What does it mean when the Opportunity is marked as "Closed"?
- What does it mean when the Opportunity is marked as "Open"?
- What does it mean when the Opportunity is marked as Full?
- Why can't I access/get into an Opportunity?
- Is there a Limit to the number of Opportunities I can signup to?
- Edit Signup
- What Is the "My Overview" tab?
- Why can't I remove myself from the Opportunity?
- Do I have to register with Bloomerang Volunteer in order to work?
- How do I search for new Opportunities?
- Why can't I see an Opportunity listed?
Groups
Groups are a way for users to identify themselves as being a part of a Group, or that they will bring other people with them who will not sign up with Bloomerang Volunteer
Availability
Availability settings ensure that Opportunities know when you can work and when you can't
Hours Worked
Add, view, or download your hours worked across all your organizations and opportunities
Form Questions
Form questions help organization and opportunity managers streamline recruitment and gather information about volunteers
Qualifications
Qualifications are skill sets, traits, or certifications associated with a volunteer in Bloomerang Volunteer
Roles
Roles are the Tasks/Jobs/Roles that are needed for Shifts