Rosterfy’s app enhances the volunteer experience by making it easy to find, manage and engage with volunteer opportunities in one convenient place.
Every nonprofit, city, sports federation and event has objectives rooted deeply in their mission — objectives that emphasise community impact, volunteer engagement and meaningful change. Yet, translating these high-level goals into manageable strategies and structured systems is a common struggle.
From coordinating volunteer recruitment to thorough onboarding and engagement, organisations often lack the resources to turn their mission’s intent into practical, scalable actions. Without the resources in place to support and engage with their volunteers, organisations across the board are struggling to recruit and retain volunteers to help deliver on their mission.
Rosterfy’s new volunteer app has been designed with volunteer impact and experience at the forefront. By placing volunteer opportunities into the palm of the volunteers hands, it’s never been easier for a volunteer manager to connect with their volunteers.
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Volunteer recruitment is challenging. Demand for volunteers has never been higher and with more and more organisations competing for volunteers, it’s incredibly important for organisations to offer a streamlined and engaging experience that differentiates them from the pack.
Many organisations, in particular nonprofits, spend so much time recruiting their volunteers but then fail to engage with them, leading to high drop-off rates and low conversion.
In a recent webinar our co-founder and CEO, Bennett Merriman shared his thoughts on how to create a successful volunteer application funnel, sharing insights from British Heart Foundation and Lifeline Australia who reduced their volunteer onboarding time and administrative processes by 50%.
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A big contributor to the drop off between registration and a volunteer's first shift is the lack of communication and engagement including oversight into where they are in their volunteer onboarding journey.
The Rosterfy Volunteer App will make it simpler for volunteers to not only find and apply for opportunities but to track their onboarding along the way. With the ability to send push notifications via the app, volunteers will receive reminders to complete their training and background checks. They will also be notified of any changes to their shift.
By keeping volunteers informed and engaged, the volunteer app will allow organisations to convert more of their registered volunteers into active volunteers – avoiding the volunteer chasm.
Research shows that volunteers who feel engaged and connected to a cause are more likely to remain active long-term. Creating a culture of meaningful exchange, where volunteers see the impact of their contributions, supports their connection to your mission and ultimately lowers turnover. Fostering a culture of engagement through meaningful roles and opportunities for feedback can make all the difference.
Poor communication is one of the most common challenges nonprofits face in volunteer management, often leading to misaligned schedules, unexpected drops in volunteer activity and disengaged members. When volunteers are already hard to come by, lack of communication and poor information exchange are often named as the biggest barriers to volunteering.
According to recent reports, the average person spends around 3 hours and 50 minutes on their smartphone daily, emphasising the value of mobile connectivity. Rosterfy’s volunteer scheduling software and app address this challenge with instant push notifications that keep volunteers in the loop. Whether notifying volunteers of a shift change, sending a reminder for an upcoming assignment or announcing new opportunities, these real-time alerts ensure that important updates are seen and acted upon immediately.
In addition to regular updates, prioritising two-way communication with volunteers, offering thanks for their efforts and keeping detailed documentation can make a real difference in staying organised and building trust. A centralised hub like Rosterfy’s app can help establish a supportive culture, where volunteers feel valued and connected to the cause. By fostering open lines for feedback and ensuring volunteers feel appreciated, nonprofits can cultivate a stronger community that drives engagement and commitment.
These app-based solutions resonate particularly well with younger volunteers who appreciate digital-first processes that respect their time and preferences. However, they’ve also proven invaluable for older demographics who would otherwise be excluded from activities because they don’t own a laptop but who do own a smartphone. This is a powerful reminder that nonprofits providing a mobile app are only responding to the media and technology habits we’ve already adopted.
Nonprofits aiming to strengthen their volunteer programs can now experience a transformative tool with Rosterfy’s new app.
By providing volunteers with a world class experience, organisations will see an increase in volunteer engagement and retention, allowing them to better serve their communities and deliver on their mission in a meaningful way.
Take the first step towards providing your volunteers with an engaging and streamlined experience and see how Rosterfy’s app can help transform your volunteer management today.
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Rosterfy is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, specialising in innovative software that enhances operational efficiency and workforce engagement of volunteers. With a focus on delivering exceptional user experiences, Rosterfy helps organisations streamline scheduling and optimise their volunteer engagement, driving success across various industries.
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