Non-Profit Volunteer Software
Stop coordinating volunteers via email and spreadsheets. Let volunteers self-schedule shifts, log hours, and earn rewards automatically.
Why use volunteer scheduling software?
Save time and reduce volunteer no-shows
Self-Service Sign-Up
Volunteers browse and sign up for shifts themselves. No more email coordination.
Automatic Hour Tracking
Volunteers log hours, supervisors approve. One-click reports for grants.
Reduce No-Shows
Automated reminders before each shift reduce no-shows by up to 40%.
Automatic Rewards
Volunteers earn discounts on programs automatically based on hours contributed.
Volunteers sign up for shifts themselves
Stop coordinating volunteer shifts via email chains and spreadsheets. Post available shifts and let volunteers browse, filter by date or role, and sign up with one click. Shifts automatically fill, and you see who's coming in real-time.
- Volunteers browse and sign up for available shifts
- Filter by date, location, or volunteer role
- Real-time availability and capacity limits
- Automatic confirmation emails to volunteers
One-click hour reports for grants and recognition
Many grants require volunteer hour documentation. Communal tracks hours automatically and lets you generate detailed reports with one click. Volunteers log their own hours, supervisors approve, and you have audit-ready documentation.
- Volunteers log hours from their portal
- Export reports for grant applications
- Track hours by volunteer, date, or opportunity
Automatic discounts reward volunteer contributions
Volunteers who contribute more should get more benefits. Communal automatically applies discounts when volunteers register for programs and events. Set tiered rewards so 10 hours earns 10% off, 50 hours earns 50% off—no coupon codes needed.
- Automatic discount at checkout based on hours
- Tiered rewards (10%, 25%, 50% off, etc.)
- Works for programs, events, and memberships
- Increase volunteer retention and engagement
Powering 500+ community organizations
Frequently asked questions
Volunteers browse available shifts through their member portal, filtering by date, location, or role. They can sign up with a single click and receive automatic confirmation emails with shift details and any special instructions.
Yes! Set minimum and maximum volunteer counts for each shift. When a shift reaches capacity, it's automatically marked as full. Enable waitlists so volunteers can be notified if spots open up.
Volunteers can log their hours directly through their portal after completing a shift. Administrators can review and approve submitted hours, and the system tracks total hours for each volunteer over any time period.
Absolutely! Configure automatic discounts for volunteers when they register for programs and events. Set up tiered rewards—for example, 10+ hours earns 25% off, 25+ hours earns 50% off.
Send shift reminders automatically before each volunteer commitment. Use bulk messaging to reach all volunteers, specific volunteer groups, or those signed up for particular opportunities. Track all communication history.
Yes! Generate detailed reports showing volunteer hours by person, date range, or opportunity. Export reports for grant applications, recognition programs, or tax documentation. Reports can be filtered and customized.
Your data is stored in a secure database that is not accessible to anyone. Users' credit card information is not stored on our platform. We utilize Stripe to process payments, learn more about how they store their data here.
You can! Our team is happy to help migrate data from an excel spreadsheet or an existing platform you utilize today. Contact us for more questions.
Communal directly deposits into your bank account. We do not hold any funds on our platform.
Yes, Communal is fully PCI-DSS compliant as we partner with Stripe as our payment processor. Stripe has been audited by an independent PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and is certified as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider. Communal does not have access to see or store any credit card data as all transactions are sent directly to Stripe.
See How Communal Works for Your Organization
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