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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I track my volunteer hours and impact through Volunpair?
Yes. When you create a Volunpair profile, your total volunteer hours are automatically tracked and displayed on your dashboard. The records of your volunteer history are great to show at school, work, networking, or personal use.
Can I sign up for more than one volunteer opportunity with different organizations?
Absolutely! Volunpair is designed to help you explore a variety of volunteer experiences. We encourage you to engage with multiple organizations and discover opportunities that align with your interests, skills, and availability.
Are there volunteer opportunities I can do with my kids?
Yes! Many volunteer opportunities welcome children to participate alongside adults. When you register with Volunpair, you can view and filter for family friendly opportunities, meeting the age range of your children.
Does Volunpair support both small and large nonprofit organizations?
Yes. Volunpair is a community resource that supports nonprofits of all sizes and missions. We provide supplemental volunteer engagement tools and training to help organizations build strong and sustainable volunteer programs.
Does Volunpair help organizations recruit volunteers?
Yes. Volunpair takes a volunteer-centric approach to recruitment and engagement. Our platform matches volunteers to opportunities based on interests, skills, and availability, helping ensure a better fit for both volunteers and organizations. Additionally, our Volunteer Network and Training Coordinator works with organizations on best practices and volunteer readiness, supporting positive experiences on both sides.
How is Volunpair different from other volunteer engagement platforms?
Volunpair is more than a volunteer listings site — it's a comprehensive volunteer engagement system. Our platform offers:
- Proprietary volunteer opportunity pairing
- Built-in prerequisites and screening tools
- Organization data and engagement reports
- Volunteer readiness and capacity building support
- Filtering features such as level of physical activity, skill level, ADA accessibility, proximity to public transportation, and more
- Intentional relationship building between nonprofits and community volunteers
How do I create a Volunpair account?
Creating an account is quick and easy. Simply sign up, complete your profile and interest survey, and start exploring volunteer opportunities that match your interests.
Can organizations customize their volunteer opportunities?
Yes. Organizations can tailor opportunities with specific skills, requirements, schedules, and impact goals to attract volunteers who are the best fit.
Who can I contact if I need help?
If you have questions or need support, our team is here to help! Contact us through the website or through info@volunpair.org and a member of the Volunpair team will follow up with you.