Why you should link Timecounts to your organization's website.
Linking Timecounts to your website is crucial because studies show that 57-70% of visitors are explicitly looking for volunteer opportunities. By integrating Timecounts, you provide easy access to these opportunities, making it more straightforward for potential volunteers to engage with your organization. This enhances user experience, increases volunteer sign-ups, and ultimately helps fulfill your mission more effectively.
Find the URL for your volunteer hub.
To obtain the link to your volunteer hub on Timecounts, follow these steps:
Go to the Hub Editor.
You’ll see a button labeled 'Share' in the top right corner if you have published your hub.
Click the 'Share' button, and a popup will appear with the option to copy your hub's website link.
The URL for your hub should be in this format: timecounts.app/orgname. Now you’re ready to add this to your website!
Adding your volunteer hub link to your organization's website.
Your Timecounts volunteer hub is designed to complement your main website, serving as a dedicated space for your volunteers. To make it easy for people to find, consider integrating it into your site in the following ways:
Add a Volunteer Tab:
Include a 'Volunteer' tab in your website’s navigation. This tab can lead visitors to your volunteer hub on a new page when clicked.
Create a Button on Your Volunteer Page:
If you already have a volunteer page, add a button that directs visitors to Timecounts. You might label the button 'Go to Volunteer Hub,' 'Sign Up,' or 'New Volunteers.'
If you want to include multiple buttons, your hub has unique URLs for each page. Be sure to direct new volunteers to the main landing page of your hub, while active volunteers can access the 'Find Opportunities' page or the 'Shift Schedule.'
Timecounts focuses on providing the best possible volunteer experience by keeping everything within the volunteer hub. We ensure a smoother onboarding process by not embedding forms into external websites. Volunteers can easily find opportunities to sign up without interruptions. This approach also prioritizes security and privacy for everyone involved.
By linking your volunteer hub to your website, you’re making an important step toward establishing your volunteer program on Timecounts. This integration will streamline volunteer inquiries and save you valuable time. Great job!