Quick Guide for Volunteers

If you are a first time GivePulse user, you may wonder how best to use the many capabilities of GivePulse. We have made this quick guide as an overview of what many volunteers will use on a regular basis. 

First, you will create and log into your account. All it takes to make an account is your name, email, and zipcode and will be asked to create a password. You are also able to sign up with Facebook or with Gmail. 

Once you have logged in, you will be brought to your dashboard. From here, you can search for volunteer opportunities, add impacts, and find groups. You can also see your upcoming registrations and group memberships. 

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Classic View:

By clicking "Explore" on the top bar, you are taken to a page where you can search for "Events" (opportunities) or "Groups" (organizations). Make sure you have clicked on the correct button!

New View:

Classic View:

If you are involved with an organization and you want to keep up to date on their events and announcements through GivePulse, you should click "join" located on the organization's page. 

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Classic View:

As a member, you can look through and register for the group's events. 

To sign up for an event, click on the event page and click the green button that says "Register." You will then agree to the Liability Waiver and fill out any additional questions that the organizer has set up. 

Once you have volunteered, you will record your hours. 

Log in and click "Hi [Name]", then "Add Impact" (note that from this drop down menu you can also click "Dashboard" to return to your dashboard, "Account" to edit your information such as email, contact information, etc., and "Support" to navigate to the support panel). 

From there, you can choose which group you would like to record an impact with and, if pertinent, which event you are recording an impact for. You can then input the number of hours, reflect on your experience through a rating/review, and select sharing and privacy settings before clicking "Save Impact." 

If the event you have signed up for automatically sends you an email reminding you to record an impact, you can click "Add Impact" from in the email and it will bring you to a page that has already filled out your group and event! 

There's a lot more to explore, and a lot more information on this support site. If you need more information, feel free to contact us through our support portal.