It's simple to sign up for a volunteer event on POINT, here's how to register from the Volunteer Dashboard (web), Volunteer App and even from a nonprofit's website:
Note: When you sign up for an event you'll be asked to create a POINT account. Or you can do that first here.
By making an account you're saving nonprofit admins tons of time gathering volunteer information, thank you for making it easier on them.
From the Volunteer Dashboard on the Web:
Step 1: Create a POINT Account. We'll ask you to verify your email to make sure you're not a scammer.
Tip: Next, we suggest to "Join" a nonprofit on POINT, to make finding their events easier.
From the web:
1. On the "Home" page, search for an organization under the section "Join Organizaqtion" OR from the left side menu Select "Account" and then "Your organizations"
2. Either accept an invite the organization has sent you by clicking the "Accept" button or ask to join the organization by searching for the nonprofit by name, and clicking the button "Join".
*It could take some time for the admin to approve your request
Step 2: Select "Volunteer" in the left side menu and find the event you want to sign up for. Can't find the event you're looking for?
Step 3: Once you click on an event, select the orange “Go” button on the top right hand corner where it says “Sign Up to Volunteer”.
Step 4: If there are multiple shifts - still hit the "Go" Button and then select the shift you want to volunteer for and then “next”.
Step 5: "Confirm" your registration on the next screen.
Note: When you confirm take a look at the "Volunteer Check List" for that event. Keep an eye out on your email in case the Volunteer Coordinator emails you to complete items on the check list before volunteering. Or if you signed up for an event requiring a background check look out for an email from Checkr.
Congrats! You’ve signed up for your event!
Don't forget you can even add the event to your calendar.
From the Volunteer App:
Step 1: Download our app on Apple or Android and Create a POINT Account.
We'll ask you to verify your email to make sure you're not a scammer.
Tip: Next, we suggest to "Join" a nonprofit on POINT, to make finding their events easier. From the web:
1. Select the Person Icon in the bottom corner to take you to your profile
2. Select the Settings "Gear" Icon in the upper right hand corner
3. Select "Your organizations" from the Setting Menu
2. Either accept an invite the organization has sent you by clicking the "Accept" button or ask to join the organization by searching for the nonprofit by name, and clicking the button "Join".
*It could take some time for the admin to approve your request
Step 2: Select "Calendar" icon on the bottom navigation menu. Scroll to find your event or Select the "Magnify Glass" icon at the top right of the page to search. Can't find the event you're looking for?
Step 3: Once you tap on an event, select the orange “Go” button
Step 4: If there are multiple shifts - still hit the "Go" Button and then select the shift you want to volunteer for.
Step 5: "Confirm" your registration on the next screen.
Note: When you confirm take a look at the "Volunteer Check List" for that event. Keep an eye out on your email in case the Volunteer Coordinator emails you to complete items on the check list before volunteering. Or if you signed up for an event requiring a background check look out for an email from Checkr.
Congrats! You’ve signed up for your event!
Don't forget you can even add the event to your calendar.
From a Nonprofit Webpage:
Step 1: If the nonprofit has the POINT integration on their website, first click on the event you want to go to.
Step 2: Once you tap on an event, select the orange “Go” button, If there are multiple shifts - still hit the "Go" Button and then select the shift you want to volunteer for and then “next” and “confirm”.
Step 3: If you don't have a POINT account, scroll down to the bottom of the pop up and click "Create Account" or we'll ask you to sign in
After you create an account - We'll ask you to verify your email to make sure you're not a scammer before you complete your signup registration.
Step 4: "Confirm" your registration on the next screen.
Note: When you confirm take a look at the "Volunteer Check List" for that event. Keep an eye out on your email in case the Volunteer Coordinator emails you to complete items on the check list before volunteering. Or if you signed up for an event requiring a background check look out for an email from Checkr.
Congrats! You’ve signed up for your event!
Don't forget you can even add the event to your calendar.