---
title: How do I manually complete an application for a volunteer? (Pro)
description: Admins may need to complete an application on behalf of a volunteer in certain situations. Whether it's assisting with a volunteer's submission or handling a special case, here's how an admin can manually complete an application.
---

[Skip to content](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/how-does-an-admin-manually-complete-an-application-for-a-volunteer#main-content)

![Logo-2.svg\]](https://support.pointapp.org/hubfs/Logo-2.svg)

- [Support](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge)
- [Home](https://pointapp.org/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://pointapp.org/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://pointapp.org/terms-of-use/)

Open main navigation

Close main navigation

- [Support](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge)
- [Home](https://pointapp.org/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://pointapp.org/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://pointapp.org/terms-of-use/)
- [Login](https://pointapp.org/)

[Login](https://pointapp.org/)

 Hi 👋, how can we help?

- There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.

1. [Help Center](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge?hsLang=en)
2. [People](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/people?hsLang=en)
3. [Applications (Pro)](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/people?hsLang=en#applications-pro)

# How do I manually complete an application for a volunteer? (Pro)

## Admins may need to complete an application on behalf of a volunteer in certain situations. Whether it's assisting with a volunteer's submission or handling a special case, here's how an admin can manually complete an application.

### How to manually complete an application for a volunteer (see video below):

1. Under "People" click on "Applications" in your admin dashboard.
2. Under "Actions" select "Complete Application Manually".
3. Search for the contact's name or email to add, then click "Next."
4. Next, complete the questions asked. If there's a waiver requirement, you can either upload a completed copy from the volunteer or mark it as completed offline. For any custom content, you can also mark it as complete.
5. The last screen will prompt you to decide whether you'd like to approve the application now. You can choose to approve it immediately or review it later.

### How to manually complete an application for a volunteer:

<iframe data-hsv-src="https://play.hubspotvideo.com/v/20675396/id/184058576693" referrerpolicy="origin" sandbox="allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups" allow="autoplay; fullscreen;" style="position: absolute !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; left: 0; top: 0; border: 0 none; pointer-events: initial" title="HubSpot Video" loading="lazy" data-hsv-id="184058576693" data-hsv-style="" data-hsv-width="688" data-hsv-height="555" data-hsv-autoplay="false" data-hsv-loop="false" data-hsv-muted="false" data-hsv-hidden-controls="false" data-hsv-full-width="false"></iframe>

Questions: Email us at [support@pointapp.org.](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/support@pointapp.org?hsLang=en)

- [Getting Started](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en)
- [Account Basics](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/account-basics?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [General](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/account-basics?hsLang=en#general)
    - [Subscriptions](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/account-basics?hsLang=en#subscriptions)
    - [Support](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/account-basics?hsLang=en#support)
- [Volunteer Support](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/volunteer-support?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [About POINT](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/volunteer-support?hsLang=en#about-point)
    - [Account Management](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/volunteer-support?hsLang=en#account-management)
    - [Notifications and Emails](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/volunteer-support?hsLang=en#notifications-and-emails)
    - [Opportunities](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/volunteer-support?hsLang=en#opportunities)
    - [My Hours + Activity](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/volunteer-support?hsLang=en#my-hours-activity)
    - [My Nonprofits](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/volunteer-support?hsLang=en#my-nonprofits)
    - [My Background Checks](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/volunteer-support?hsLang=en#my-background-checks)
- [Tasks and Notifications](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/tasks-and-notifications?hsLang=en)
- [Organization](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/organization?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Organization Profile](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/organization?hsLang=en#organization-profile)
    - [Programs (Pro)](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/organization?hsLang=en#programs-pro)
    - [Documents (Pro)](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/organization?hsLang=en#documents-pro)
    - [Form Fields (Pro)](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/organization?hsLang=en#form-fields-pro)
    - [Waivers (Pro)](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/organization?hsLang=en#waivers-pro)
    - [Admins](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/organization?hsLang=en#admins)
    - [Recruitment Tools](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/organization?hsLang=en#recruitment-tools)
- [Team](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/team?hsLang=en)
- [People](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/people?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Applications (Pro)](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/people?hsLang=en#applications-pro)
    - [Contacts](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/people?hsLang=en#contacts)
    - [Groups](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/people?hsLang=en#groups)
    - [Background Checks (Pro)](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/people?hsLang=en#background-checks-pro)
- [Messaging](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/messaging?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Email](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/messaging?hsLang=en#email)
    - [Auto Emails](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/messaging?hsLang=en#auto-emails)
    - [Push Notifications](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/messaging?hsLang=en#push-notifications)
    - [SMS](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/messaging?hsLang=en#sms)
    - [Branding](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/messaging?hsLang=en#branding)
- [Opportunities](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Create Events](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#create-events)
    - [Event Privacy](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#event-privacy)
    - [Event Management](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#event-management)
    - [Cohosting](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#cohosting)
    - [Event Templates](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#event-templates)
    - [Checkin Management](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#checkin-management)
    - [Kiosk Stations (Pro)](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#kiosk-stations-pro)
    - [QR Code (Pro)](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#qr-code-pro)
    - [Manual](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#manual)
    - [AutoCheckin](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/opportunities?hsLang=en#autocheckin)
- [Tracking and Reporting](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/tracking-and-reporting?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Stats](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/tracking-and-reporting?hsLang=en#stats)
    - [Reports](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/tracking-and-reporting?hsLang=en#reports)
    - [Hours](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/tracking-and-reporting?hsLang=en#hours)
- [Integrations](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Website Integration](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#website-integration)
    - [Background Check](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#background-check)
    - [Donor/CRM](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#donor-crm)
    - [SSO](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#sso)
- [Networks](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/networks?hsLang=en)
- [Schools](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/schools?hsLang=en)
- [Recruitment Tools](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge/recruitment-tools?hsLang=en)

- [Support](https://support.pointapp.org/knowledge)
- [Home](https://pointapp.org/)
- [Login](https://dash.pointapp.org/sign-in)
- [Privacy Policy](https://pointapp.org/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://pointapp.org/terms-of-use/)

[![Logo Orange-1](https://support.pointapp.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20Orange-1.png?width=150&height=38&name=Logo%20Orange-1.png "Logo Orange-1")](https://pointapp.org)

pointapp.org

Copyright © 2026, POINT

```json
{
  "@context" : "https://schema.org",
  "@type" : "VideoObject",
  "contentUrl" : "https://stream.mux.com/MlEopKXZwaQpqMjGmsdDxd6FImxPdvz8uIo6pZHYjG8/capped-1080p.mp4",
  "dateModified" : "2024-12-18T20:20:11.822Z",
  "duration" : "PT45S",
  "height" : 1144,
  "name" : "Screen Recording 2024-12-18 at 6.21.05 PM",
  "thumbnailUrl" : "https://20675396.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20675396/Screen%20Recording%202024-12-18%20at%206.21.05%20PM.mov/medium.jpg",
  "uploadDate" : "2024-12-18T20:20:11.817Z",
  "width" : 1418
}
```