--- title: How to Manage Volunteer Opportunities description: "Some organizations rely on volunteer work to maintain parts of their operations. AfterSchool HQ now offers a volunteer management tool to help find, retain, and manage volunteers for your program.\n\n\n <div>\n <div style="text-align:left">" --- [Skip to content](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/how-to-manage-volunteer-opportunities#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![ASHQ Logo Vert Flat.png\]](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ASHQ%20Logo%20Vert%20Flat.png?height=40&name=ASHQ%20Logo%20Vert%20Flat.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to afterschoolhq.com](https://go.afterschoolhq.com/) [Go to afterschoolhq.com](https://go.afterschoolhq.com/?hsLang=en) Hi! How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [AHQ Help Center](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Activity Providers](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en) 3. [Creating & Managing Activities](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#creating-managing-activities) # How to Manage Volunteer Opportunities ## Some organizations rely on volunteer work to maintain parts of their operations. AfterSchool HQ now offers a volunteer management tool to help find, retain, and manage volunteers for your program.   # [How to Manage Volunteer Opportunities on AfterSchool HQ](https://app.guidde.com/playbooks/eaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh) ### Go to [afterschoolhq.com](https://afterschoolhq.com) ### 1. Go to the Activity Center Access the main dashboard and go to the activity center. ![Go to the Activity Center](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FbU9KL5KTgbQNroaaJkyBzC_doc.png?alt=media&token=72db6bb2-cc96-40a5-a19a-85306e3db4e2) ### 2. Click "Volunteer Opportunities" Navigate to the volunteer opportunities section. ![Click 'Volunteer Opportunities'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FhPYSatQq25f1DbHmiCzqqZ_doc.png?alt=media&token=363dcb5c-0983-49f5-a3a1-89e5da103c6a) ### 3. Click "Add Opportunity" Initiate the process to create a new volunteer opportunity if you haven't created it yet; otherwise, you can use the search box to find the opportunity you wish to modify. ![Click 'Add Opportunity'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FkYeDqhFpSBrT9Pz3uiPpry_doc.png?alt=media&token=902c7123-a0f2-4e80-854c-499d2fec6a33) ### 4. Click "Your Opportunity Name" Enter the name of the volunteer opportunity. ![Click 'Your Opportunity Name'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FgAWUJq6LnnxNP2xC7Cdmj8_doc.png?alt=media&token=e82de2d1-4fc9-4854-97e0-755388a1d759) ### 5. Write the name of the opportunity Fill in "Kevin Volunteer Test Opportunity" ![Write the name of the opportunity](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FmjTppNYR9UzE7PxeKZrz9B_doc.png?alt=media&token=50e99b1d-c670-492e-86d2-2a53d0c50dec) ### 6. Input the number of volunteers Enter the number of volunteers ![Input the number of volunteers](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fb5sJREAkSxYV9bjtujzSaY_doc.png?alt=media&token=f2028594-c2be-4f4d-b2f8-15df5d5cebee) ### 7. Write the number Enter "2" in the provided field ![Write the number](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fj9zBg4LjoMBDBARiGY4d7J_doc.png?alt=media&token=64622c09-88c9-4a57-92bb-470ccce56edb) ### 8. Use the check-in/check-out button Use the check-in/check-out button if you need volunteers to check in or out. ![Use the check-in/check-out button](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FrCqeuMEQ537GyMYUkuSYRZ_doc.png?alt=media&token=5c969abb-12a6-4ad6-9b72-4bfde6a3a017) ### 9. Select the forms If you require check-in and check-out, you will need to select the forms the volunteers will use. ![Select the forms](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fxunn4kb8n3zSvUa7x7g88x_doc.png?alt=media&token=2e27a60e-df04-473c-90e4-94cf8010f766) ### 10. Click "Show Advanced Settings" Access advanced settings for the opportunity. ![Click 'Show Advanced Settings'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FcTweFLJoHFWLkinRUVT7Cg_doc.png?alt=media&token=8496a035-e8e6-4f85-a5c7-f6c19c79011b) ### 11. Review the advanced options Review the advanced options, and you will be able to select whether this opportunity is invite-only, if volunteers can sign up for a day or the entire opportunity, and the registration form for them. ![Review the advanced options](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fm26U2YfSLsAEAwxDuWYsxP_doc.png?alt=media&token=b91137a6-1645-458d-9055-8061a4db89ac) ### 12. Click "Save & Next" Proceed to the next step. ![Click 'Save & Next'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FusMqWLdp9BMG8pACTA8LUc_doc.png?alt=media&token=5e18b761-0090-4030-b4a0-c022939fbdba) ### 13. Select gender restrictions Set gender preference or resctrictions, if any. ![Select gender restrictions](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fetj6DtFC7WdGLRsnrWDooe_doc.png?alt=media&token=166b00ba-b868-46c8-9fc1-acad391ab629) ### 14. Click "Save & Next" Proceed to the next step. ![Click 'Save & Next'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FwLBfasa6K52AU7SLiz2YgU_doc.png?alt=media&token=24a0c68b-8479-481c-aa42-a5f1fa8fce53) ### 15. Enter the enrollment period Select the dates when the volunteers will be able to sign up for the opportunity. ![Enter the enrollment period](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fo4Gd8RDE63LHnZCJn4GNx3_doc.png?alt=media&token=91c1a4c9-9637-4943-86f6-5c4bd039f139) ### 16. Enter the schedule of your activity Enter the schedule of your activity if there is any. ![Enter the schedule of your activity ](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FkPPjNdqVexk82QuEJRU1YX_doc.png?alt=media&token=cc4a134a-dfa4-41cf-bba5-e5f8b542eeb5) ### 17. Enter the opportunity schedule Enter the opportunity schedule ![Enter the opportunity schedule](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FmPRhJrM52JSjbYC6buDLmS_doc.png?alt=media&token=256ab3b4-3b05-4439-a7f6-5d21b1341936) ### 18. Click "Save & Next" Remember to save and next once you are ready ![Click 'Save & Next'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FgPtMuCrP2TmY1FdmmXaYm4_doc.png?alt=media&token=803c783c-abb5-4d3a-9287-2447e4d15d00) ### 19. Write the description Let the volunteers know what the opportunity is about in this section. ![Write the description](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fw61NcAMkX927sTstp73TXT_doc.png?alt=media&token=da029c7c-2a6a-470a-b510-4c3c2711c2ce) ### 20. Type here You can write plain text or even include an image here. ![Type here](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2F2wVH9wVzbJhKYBoPjKNyfX_doc.png?alt=media&token=294f85f9-7d72-478c-8b1f-14398fe431d8) ### 21. Click "Save & Next" Proceed to the next step. ![Click 'Save & Next'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fs9uunc7uWJYpUMAZbe1SL6_doc.png?alt=media&token=e17bfbbb-7388-44b4-88ef-a1687ee98302) ### 22. Enter the contact details Select the contact person for the opportunity. ![Enter the contact details](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2F6zo7MNYR2kwUVo6b9eQz43_doc.png?alt=media&token=fbd7aca6-0b9d-489d-bb14-dc96bce15d33) ### 23. Write the contact email Write the contact email here. ![Write the contact email](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2F9GctodWhE1yhm8F7eUyx7k_doc.png?alt=media&token=200a5fd0-e971-48fa-b3d0-0371825c970a) ### 24. Click "Save & Next" Proceed to the next step. ![Click 'Save & Next'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FodrEyL8ZPni5esZbVwQNKa_doc.png?alt=media&token=73bd31bb-ec94-4b7b-a97d-22129d0eda68) ### 25. Input the location information In this section, you will enter the location opportunity, whether it is in person or online. Enter the address and any other details that will help the volunteers know where this takes place. ![Input the location information](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FtW9rZzjVjT8Lbt7eYzyJkC_doc.png?alt=media&token=8db6483e-1a09-4e69-933e-6562e55eb5a5) ### 26. Click "Show Advanced Settings" Advaced settings will allow you to hide the exact location of the opportunity ![Click 'Show Advanced Settings'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FrD8mtyHDyfACPZDhwHA1WR_doc.png?alt=media&token=755c7bd5-6ee5-4694-9f21-4fe11fdcceca) ### 27. Click "Save & Next" Proceed to the next step. ![Click 'Save & Next'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fetr83GdYjJHJyZ6nkWpEUi_doc.png?alt=media&token=d234943e-0589-481e-9f4f-aa027fbfca69) ### 28. Enter the "Thank you email" Enter the "Thank you email", this is the confirmation message after registering for the opportunity. ![Enter the 'Thank you email'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2F6WnnkJoaVSejphz7571pxD_doc.png?alt=media&token=f57d0179-73e9-438b-b956-ba868e3a52da) ### 29. Enter the registration page text The volunteers will be redirected to a webpage that will show what you write or insert here. ![Enter the registration page text](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2FjgwryMb7SYXCssbftcyNTA_doc.png?alt=media&token=228404c7-c56a-4fe6-950d-324f0426d684) ### 30. Fill in with the text Type the text, you can format it or insert images. ![Fill in with the text](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2Fxrz7eehLvoF8noiakproRM_doc.png?alt=media&token=e830140b-a437-44a7-9554-9488d9c9f477) ### 31. Click "Save & Review" Review and save the entered information. ![Click 'Save & Review'](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FZH1Vv3UfVbQTSraftO1noDY34Lp1%2FeaxuxyBULBB6D1ZdTHoTAh%2F4bYFJJNZvqmuVkHWhvHqHT_doc.png?alt=media&token=119b37ca-5d1e-45f2-b5a2-943f4e776577) ### 32. 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