Volunteer Matrix does more with and for volunteer groups than any other volunteer software available. We have multiple ways of handling volunteer Groups with minimal organization interaction and effort. Any part of the Group components of the Volunteer Matrix system can be disabled if desired.

Friends

Volunteer are able to "Friend" other volunteers also registered on the site. As Friends, they are able to see on the volunteer calendars where their other Friends are currently scheduled. Friends are able to message each other on the site as well. Each volunteer also has a "Share Code" as part of a mico-link that when the given to someone (friends, family, etc), allows them to see that persons volunteer schedule even if they are not registered or signed in. Integrated into the system is the ability to Tweet, Facebook, or email their micro-link, so that their friends are able to see their schedule, and sign up for the same shifts. As part of the system, each volunteer can choose to automatically Friend their other groups members.

Static Groups

Typically if a primary volunteer group leader/contact will schedule the group and it's members.
Group Leaders are able to create their volunteer group themselves online, then schedule their group immediately. They have the option of providing their group members information, and selecting each specific set of group members participating on each shift. They are even able to break up the group, and schedule different members on the same dates on different shifts or projects. The group leader is able to schedule their group without providing any group members information, and are then expected to ensure the correct number of people show up on their scheduled shifts.
 

Dynamic Groups

Loose Group Members where the volunteer organization is not sure who, how many, or when their Group Members will be volunteering.
This is done by using what we call Access Codes.

• The Volunteer Calendar will display only the project(s) and dates associated with their Access Code, ensuring those volunteers sign up within their designated time frame and on specific projects and even shifts.
• Access Codes can be configured to "draft" anyone who uses a Access Code into a specific volunteer Group. This is helpful so that the individuals are automatically associated with their Group just by using their Groups Access Code.

In any of the group scheduling situations above, if a group member logs into the site, they are able to see who else in their group is scheduled on which shifts, and is able to add or remove themselves from their groups scheduled shifts as desired..