Site Customization

How do I create a question to opt in to text messages?
In order to provide an option to the user to opt to receive text (SMS) messages, you must set up the question in VolunteerHub using the following steps: St...
Fri, 10 Nov, 2023 at 4:37 PM
How do I create an "I accept" question for a legal document?
You can create an "I accept" question for a legal document such as a liability waiver, safety form, etc. using the process below. Step 1. Naviga...
Thu, 18 Nov, 2021 at 10:02 AM
How do I change the default event view when a user first logs into their VolunteerHub site?
To change the default event view a user sees on the Events page when he or she logs into VolunteerHub, navigate to Settings > Defaults and select the des...
Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 2:55 PM
How do I add a "Notes" section to a user's profile?
You can add a "Notes" section to a user's profile using a custom text-type question in the User Form. Follow the steps below. Step 1. Naviga...
Tue, 10 Mar, 2020 at 10:43 AM
How do I edit the volunteer application (i.e., User Form)?
To make changes to your User Form questions, first navigate to the User Form (instructions for this can be found in Part 2 of the Getting Started Guide). T...
Thu, 22 Sep, 2022 at 9:04 AM
What is WCAG compliance?
VolunteerHub is built with accessibility in mind and follows many key principles of the WCAG 2.1 guidelines.  Here's a breakdown of the platform's c...
Tue, 2 Dec, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Gender, Title, and Pronoun Options
The pre-existing, generic questions within a new site's User Form contain fields for both identifying volunteers' gender and a title.  Both of these...
Wed, 12 Apr, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Managing Time Zones
Ensuring a proper time zone setting is important for events to properly display.  You can change your organization's time zone via the Settings page.  O...
Tue, 10 Mar, 2020 at 10:45 AM
How do I add an image or button to my event descriptions or landing page messages?
If you would like to display an image within your event descriptions or landing page messages, follow the steps below. When using graphics in these areas,...
Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 9:15 AM
How do I attach documents to users’ profiles?
If your organization requires scanned volunteer forms or other documentation from users, it is possible to attach those documents to your user’s profile.  ...
Fri, 28 May, 2021 at 12:36 PM
How do I edit the dropdown filter on Volunteer View?
The Volunteer View contains a drop-down filter to allow volunteers to browse for upcoming events based on a specific category. These categories are Event Gr...
Tue, 23 Jan, 2024 at 8:49 AM
A Quick Guide to Landing Page Banner Graphics
Landing Page banners are a way to make your site look more attractive and quickly convey what your organization does, but choosing the right image for the b...
Tue, 10 Jan, 2023 at 8:27 AM
How do I view VolunteerHub in another language?
TABLE OF CONTENTS Translate with Chrome Translate with Edge Translated Screenshots VolunteerHub uses a modern approach to language support, leve...
Fri, 15 Nov, 2024 at 1:11 PM
How can I make a 'choose all that apply' question on the User Form?
Creating a 'choose all that apply' or multiple choice question within the user form can be accomplished by utilizing the checkbox style of True/Fals...
Mon, 22 Nov, 2021 at 8:22 AM
VolunteerHub requires JavaScript
For VolunteerHub to operate efficiently, JavaScript must be enabled on your browser. Click here to see if you have JavaScript enabled and for how to ena...
Wed, 27 Oct, 2021 at 2:07 PM
VolunteerHub Mobile Interface
Though VolunteerHub does have an app, the Mobile Interface provides more features for both volunteers and administrators. Click here to learn about the V...
Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 12:09 PM
How do I find my API Key?
Log into the Admin View of VolunteerHub From the Menu, choose 'Settings' Click the 'API Keys' tab VolunteerHub allows two unique A...
Tue, 7 Feb, 2023 at 11:34 AM