To propose a new project:  Log on to http://admin.handsonsacto.org

 

1.    Click on “My Projects” in the left menu, proceed to the “Manage” section, and select “Create a new project”. 

 

2.    Complete all fields. 

• Project Name: Give it a name that clearly describes the nature of your project while being concise and catchy.

• Project Type: Select from two types below.

• Select “Email Sign-ups (Specific Dates) if your project duration is 1 to 7 days.  You will be prompted to create “occurrence (date)” later in the process where you will have a chance to indicate a date, time, location, and contact person.  You will repeat this process again if you are creating more than one occurrence. 

• Select “Email Sign-ups (Ongoing)” if your project is longer than 7 days.  If you want your project to begin appearing immediately on our website to maximize your recruitment time, please set your start date to be today and indicate the actual start date in the “Project Description” box.  Assign the right person for “E-mail Only Contact Person and the corresponding e-mail address.  All volunteer inquires will be sent to this email address.  The system defaults to the individual who originally registered your agency with Hands On Sacramento.   

• Project Description:  Explain your project thoroughly, describing what the volunteers will be doing (essential job function) on the project day, what they should expect during the course of the day, and what they are helping your organization achieve by donating their time.  This is your chance to capture the interest of volunteers looking for opportunities.  For ongoing projects, this is also where you can indicate information about project time and duration. 

• Impact Area:  Select the appropriate choice.

• Age Restriction:  Select the minimum age of volunteers you allow.

• Project Attributes/Skills/Interests:  Select ALL or as many that apply.  When volunteers search for projects by different criteria, you want your project to appear as often as possible. 

 Import Points to Remember

*    When including a location, give a full address (including zip code) if possible.  If there is no physical address, give as much detail as possible in the “Driving Directions” box.  If you need more space, use “Transit Directions” box below.

*    The projects begin and end time mean when volunteers actually show up and leave, not the event duration itself.  

*    If you are running an all-day event and want volunteers in shifts, indicate that in the “Project Description” box so that volunteers don’t think that they have to work all day. 

*    Specify requirements for the project in the “Project Description” box.  For example:

• Should volunteers wear any specific clothing? 

• Should they be able to lift and move semi-heavy objects?

• Do minors need to be accompanied by parents or guardians? 

3.   Submit when done.  HOS will activate your project within 3 days of submission.  You may edit your project at any time.  We will contact you with questions if any.  If you need help posting your project or have questions, please contact HOS at 916.447.7063 (ext. 344) or e-mail projects@handsonsacto.org.

 

Our goal is to help recruit volunteers to help you achieve your mission.

Thank you for partnering with Hands On Sacramento!