Volunteer Genie
🌟 Volunteering Demystified. Your wish is our command.
Wish Granted: Effortless Management
These tools eliminate administrative friction and let you focus on your mission.
| Feature Name | Description | Key Benefits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📅 | Dynamic Event Calendar | A public calendar that displays all upcoming events and open roles. Automatically converts times to the volunteer's local timezone. | Eliminates confusion over schedules, improving show-up rates. |
| 📋 | Smart Role Management | Define specific roles, set required counts, access levels, and mandatory "Arrive By" times for precision staffing. | Ensures critical roles are filled and prevents over- or under-staffing. |
| 🔔 | Automated Notifications | Set up customizable email and SMS alerts for sign-up confirmations, cancellations, event reminders, and emergency changes. | Reduces admin workload and ensures volunteers are always informed. |
| 👤 | Role-Based Access Control | Assign staff roles (Admin, Lead, Member) to control access to creation, sign-ups, and sensitive data. | Enhances security and clearly defines permissions across your team. |
| 🌐 | API Integrations | Seamlessly integrates with your existing tools, allowing you to pull live event data into your main organizational website. | Future-proofs your operations and ensures data consistency across platforms. |
🤝 Volunteer Magic: Empowering Service
We make it easy and rewarding for people to find opportunities and commit their time.
1. Instant Sign-Up & Tracking
- One-Click Sign-Up: Commit to a role directly from the calendar.
- Personalized Dashboard: Track scheduled shifts and completed service hours.
- Localized Times: Never guess—all times are automatically converted for you.
2. Crystal Clear Communication
- Targeted Messaging: Leads can send updates directly to specific event groups.
- Transparent Requirements: Role cards clearly list the minimum required skill/access level.
3. Mobile-First Experience
The application is fully responsive, functioning perfectly on your desktop, tablet, or smartphone. Find an event and sign up *on the go*!
📈 Built to Last: Tech and Design
| Aspect | Description | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Stack | Built on Go (Golang) and the Gin web framework for a high-performance, secure, and modern architecture. | Speed and Reliability: Handles high traffic and ensures a fast user experience. |
| Time Handling | Implements robust UTC storage and `time.Location` handling, permanently eliminating time zone errors. | Data Accuracy: Critical for teams working across many timezones or international events. |