This article explains how to create reusable volunteer tasks that can be assigned to calendar events.
Before You Start
Make sure you have the Calendar > Volunteer Tracking permission.
Create a Saved Volunteer Task
Go to Calendar > Volunteer Tasks > Settings & Tasks.
Under Club Volunteer Tasks, click Add Task.
Enter:
Name
Description
Point Value
Cancellation Period
Click Save.
This task can now be assigned to any calendar event.
If You Run Into Issues
If you do not see Volunteer Tasks:
Have another admin confirm your permission includes Calendar > Volunteer Tracking.
Related Articles
How to Add Volunteer Tasks to Calendar Events
How to Set Volunteer Point Requirements
FAQs
Why don’t I see Volunteer Tasks in the Calendar module?
Confirm your role includes the Calendar > Volunteer Tracking permission.
Can I reuse the same volunteer task across multiple events?
Yes. Once saved under Calendar > Volunteer Tasks > Settings & Tasks, the task can be assigned to any calendar event.
What fields are required when creating a volunteer task?
You must enter Name, Description, Point Value, and Cancellation Period before saving.
Can I edit a volunteer task after creating it?
Yes. Return to Calendar > Volunteer Tasks > Settings & Tasks to make updates.
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How to Add Volunteer Tasks to Calendar Events
Article Description
Learn how to assign volunteer shifts to calendar events, including adding tasks individually or in bulk.
This article explains how to assign volunteer shifts to events.
Add Volunteer Tasks to an Event
Go to the Calendar module.
Create a new event or edit an existing event.
In the event modal, locate the Volunteer Tasks section.
Click Add/Edit.
Enter:
Task Name
Description
Volunteer Points
Cancellation Period
Start and End Times
Click Save.
Save the event.
You can add multiple volunteer tasks to the same event.
Bulk Add Volunteer Tasks
To add the same volunteer task to multiple events:
Go to Calendar > Actions > Bulk Editing.
Filter and select the events.
Click Bulk Actions.
Choose Add Volunteer Tasks.
If You Run Into Issues
If parents cannot see volunteer shifts:
Confirm the event is published.
Confirm the task was properly added and saved.
FAQs
Why can’t parents see the volunteer shifts I added?
Confirm the event is published and the volunteer task was properly added and saved.
Can I add more than one volunteer task to an event?
Yes. You can add multiple volunteer tasks within the Volunteer Tasks section of the event modal.
How do I add the same volunteer task to multiple events?
Use Calendar > Actions > Bulk Editing, then select Add Volunteer Tasks under Bulk Actions.
Do I need special permissions to add volunteer tasks to events?
You must have the appropriate Calendar permissions, including Volunteer Tracking.