At the heart of the Volunteer Matrix volunteer scheduling system is our Web 2.0 interactive calendar. Our super simple volunteer scheduling system guides the volunteer through registration and sign up process. Utilizing aspects of DHTML and Web 2.0, we are able create attention focusing windows and shaded-out screen background without any of the negative side effects of older style pop-ups.

With the Volunteer Matrix system, all you need to tell your volunteers is to click any "Sign Up" button on your Volunteer Calendar. No other directions are needed (or recommended). Our system will automatically guide the volunteer through the correct registration process you have determined. Works perfectly no matter if they are a group or individual.

Calendar views include: Traditional calendar, Project Columns, by Date, and by Project gives every volunteer the ability to tailor their sign up experience to their personal preference. You can decide what the 'default' view and options are.

Once logged in, each volunteer can see on the volunteer calendar where they (&/or their group(s)) are currently scheduled, and where they are still able to schedule themselves.

Includes a dedicated link to view &/or email their schedule to themselves is also provided.

Other calendar options include:

• Publicly viewable schedule with dates, shifts and project name. Avoids the annoyance of a forced registration before they can find out if you have availability that suits their time and interests.
• Viewing as many months by default as desired (and you can always navigate to future months not on screen)
• View or hide already full volunteer dates.
• Intuitive color coding of calendar events indicate availability, scheduled, group scheduled, or full. Legend only shows those which are currently displayed on the screen (so perhaps only full and available)
• Redundant highlighted Individual or Group buttons ensure that your volunteer groups get signed up correctly vs. just as an individual.