Event Details Tab

Use this tab to define the event.

event details

  • Details Section
    • Active - make the event active (checked) or inactive (un-checked). Active means that people will be able to volunteer for this event provided the current date also falls within Scheduling Start and Scheduling End dates.
    • Hidden - make the event hidden (checked) or visible (un-checked). When an event is hidden the event will not appear on the Organization Home Page.
    • Event Url - a click-able link to the url for this event.
    • Event Name - name of the event
    • Unique ID - identifies this event. The Unique ID is also used as part of the event url.
    • Security Mode - options:
      • Public - anyone who can find the link on the Internet will be able to access this event. Note: We do NOT allow search engines to index signup sheets for security. However, if you post a link to this event on a public website, others will be able to find your event from the link. If you are concerned about random people volunteering for your event, you may want to consider using a Password.
      • Password - Only users that provide a matching password defined in the "Password" field will be allowed access to the signup sheet.
    • Security Mode Password - required when Security Mode selected is "Password"
    • Kiosk Option - when checked, the signup sheet will have an extra link (upper right hand corner) that will allow the kiosk mode to be turned on. When "Start Kiosk" is clicked the coordinator must enter the kiosk password. Learn more about Kiosk Mode.
    • Kiosk Option Password - the password required to enter kiosk mode.
    • Short Description - short description of the event.
    • Website - a link on you organization's website with more information about this event.

  • Dates Section
    • Event Start Date - the date this event starts. Note: When you change the start date of an event, the system will prompt you to change all other dates in system relative to the start date change.
    • Event End Date - the date this event ends (the end date is inclusive).
    • Scheduling Start - the date that volunteers can start signing up for slots.
    • Scheduling End - the inclusive date after which volunteers can no longer signup up for slots.
    • Allow Self Cancellations - whether or not volunteers can cancel their slot for themselves.
    • Self Cancellation End - inclusive date after which volunteers can no longer cancel slots by themselves.

  • Contact Section
    • Contact Name - full name of the contact for this event.
    • Contact Email - email address of the contact for this event. You can specify two email addresses if they are separated by a comma.
    • Phone - phone number for the contact for this event.

  • Location Section
    • Street Address - street address of where this event is taking place. If applicable.
    • City - city where this event is taking place.
    • State - state whee this event is taking place.
    • Postal Code - postal code where this event is taking place.

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