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Getting Started as a Volunteer

First steps for a Volunteer

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Organization

View all upcoming signup opportunities within the organization including open opportunities, full opportunities, and opportunities that you’re signed up for.


About the Organization Page
Join, View, or Leave Organizations
Get Help

Opportunity Managers and training videos can help answer any questions that you might have.


Training Videos for VolunteersFind training videos on the Bloomerang YouTube channel
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


How do I remove myself from a Group?
How do I join a group?
How do I register a Group?
How do I check in my group?
Availability

Availability settings ensure that Opportunities know when you can work and when you can't


General Availability
What if I am Unavailable for my Shifts?
What is an Availability Conflict?
Hours Worked

Add, view, or download your hours worked across all your organizations and opportunities


How do I submit Hours Worked for my group?
Add and Manage Your Hours Worked
Form Questions

Form questions help organization and opportunity managers streamline recruitment and gather information about volunteers


About Registration Form Questions
Qualifications

Qualifications are skill sets, traits, or certifications associated with a volunteer in Bloomerang Volunteer


Sign Up for and Manage Qualifications
Alerts & Notifications

You can change your alerts and notification settings at any time


How do I stop receiving text alerts about my shifts?