Volunteer operations platform

Scheduling made simple
for community organizations

Shifts, qualifications, hours, training, and communications — all in one place. Built for food banks, shelters, and nonprofits that run on volunteers.

No per-volunteer fees
Setup in under an hour
Cancel any time
Everything included

One platform. Every tool
your team needs.

No add-ons, no per-feature upgrades. Every plan includes the full feature set.

Shift Scheduling

Create and manage volunteer shifts, set minimum headcount, check eligibility, and fill open spots quickly with one-click recruitment emails.

Volunteer Management

Maintain full volunteer profiles — contact info, status, availability, notes, and complete service history in one place.

Hours Tracking

Shifts auto-complete at the end of day. Hours accumulate per volunteer and can be exported as CSV across any date range.

Qualifications & Training

Track certifications, in-house training completion, and background checks per volunteer. Get alerts before anything expires.

Email Communications

Send shift recruitment emails, organization-wide announcements, anniversary recognitions, and automated reminders — all from one dashboard.

Badges & Recognition

Milestone badges awarded automatically. Volunteers receive printable PDF certificates they can keep. Peer High Fives build team culture.

Volunteer Portal

Volunteers log in to view their schedule, sign up for open shifts, update their availability, and check their badges — no coordinator needed.

Reporting & Exports

Export volunteer lists, shift histories, and hours logs as CSV. Audit log records every administrative action for accountability.

Events & Announcements

Post events and announcements that pin to the volunteer dashboard. Keep your whole team informed without a separate tool.

Getting started

Up and running in three steps

No IT department required. Most coordinators are managing shifts on day one.

1

Create your account

Sign up, name your organization, and upload your logo. Your platform is ready in minutes — no installation, no servers to manage.

2

Add your volunteers

Import your roster or add volunteers one at a time. Record qualifications, training, and background checks as you go.

3

Schedule and communicate

Create shifts, assign volunteers, and send recruitment emails for open spots. Hours track automatically — nothing to chase down.

Simple pricing

Straightforward plans.
No surprises.

Every plan includes all features. One price, no surprises.

Monthly
Annual Save 20%
Every plan includes every feature. The only difference is the number of volunteers you can manage.

Free

For small groups just getting started. No credit card, no expiry.

$0 /mo

Free forever

  • Up to 10 volunteers
  • 1 coordinator account
  • All features included
Start for free

Starter

For growing organizations that need more volunteers and multiple coordinators.

$29 /mo

 

  • Up to 50 volunteers
  • Unlimited coordinator accounts
  • All features included
Get started

Free plan never expires. Upgrade or downgrade any time — no lock-in.

✓ All plans are SMS-ready. SMS messaging is set up and managed directly by your organization — we'll help you get it configured.

Need more than 100 volunteers? Contact us — we'll work something out.

For coordinators

What coordinators get — on every plan

Every coordinator tool is available on Free, Starter, and Community. The only number that changes is how many volunteers you can manage.

FreeUp to 10 volunteers
StarterUp to 50 volunteers
CommunityUp to 100 volunteers
Plan limits — the only difference between plans
Volunteers Only limit Max active volunteers in your roster
10 50 100
Coordinator accounts Only limit Staff who can manage the platform
1 Unlimited Unlimited
Dashboard
Admin dashboardKey metrics, at-risk shift alerts, and recent activity at a glance
Volunteers
Volunteer profilesContact info, status, availability, notes, and full service history
Qualifications trackingExternal certifications with expiry alerts before anything lapses
In-house trainingCreate internal training programs and track completion per volunteer
Badges & certificatesMilestone badges auto-awarded; printable PDF certificates emailed to volunteers
Scheduling
Recurring shiftsCreate shift templates once; future shifts generate automatically
Shift managementCreate shifts, set minimum headcount, and assign volunteers
Eligibility checkingOnly qualified, available volunteers are shown for each shift
One-click recruitment emailsInstantly email eligible volunteers to fill open spots
Roster & event rostersFull cross-shift roster view; dedicated rosters for special events
Analytics
Shift calendarVisual calendar view of all scheduled shifts across your organization
Hours tracking & exportHours auto-accumulate per volunteer; export any date range as CSV
Organization
Events & announcementsPost updates and events that pin to the volunteer dashboard
Email blasts & notificationsSend organization-wide emails and anniversary recognition messages
Users & rolesAdd coordinator accounts and manage admin access levels
Org profile & brandingSet your organization name, logo, and contact details
Audit logFull record of every administrative action for accountability
CSV data exportsExport volunteers, shifts, and hours logs across any date range

Need more than 100 volunteers? Contact us — we can accommodate larger organizations.

Two experiences. One platform.

Different roles — built for both.

Every plan gives coordinators full management tools and gives volunteers a clean self-service portal. Here's what each side gets.

Coordinator
Manages the organization
Manages the full roster Creates & assigns shifts Sends emails & blasts Tracks all volunteer hours Manages qualifications & training Exports reports & CSVs Awards badges & certificates
VS
Volunteer
Manages their own participation
Views their shift schedule Self-signs up for open shifts Sees their own hours history Sets availability & time off Earns badges & certificates Sends & receives High Fives Switches between organizations
For volunteers

What your volunteers get — on every plan

Every volunteer feature is available on Free, Starter, and Community. Your volunteers get the full self-service experience regardless of which plan you're on.

FreeUp to 10 volunteers
StarterUp to 50 volunteers
CommunityUp to 100 volunteers
Plan limits — the only difference between plans
Volunteers in your organization Only limit Max active volunteers your coordinators can add to the roster
10 50 100
Home
Volunteer dashboardUpcoming shifts, recent badges, and pinned announcements at a glance
Peer High FivesSend and receive shout-outs from fellow volunteers to build team culture
Badges & certificatesView earned badges and download printable PDF achievement certificates
My Shifts
My shift scheduleView all upcoming and past shifts in one place
Hours auto-trackingShifts complete automatically at end of day — no manual entry needed
Service historyFull record of upcoming and past shifts with status tracking
Open Shifts
Browse open shiftsSee all available shifts the volunteer is eligible to fill
Self sign-up for shiftsRequest to join any open shift — coordinator confirms before the spot is secured
My In-house Training
Training assignmentsView required and optional training assigned by coordinators
Expiry & renewal alertsWarnings appear when a qualification or training item is expired or expiring soon
My Time Off
Set availability & time offMark days or periods as unavailable; coordinators see this when scheduling
My Profile & Account
My profileUpdate contact information, photo, and personal preferences
Multi-organization accessVolunteers who help at multiple organizations can switch between them with one login

Questions? hello@rosterhelp.com — we're happy to walk you through the platform.

Ready to simplify your
volunteer operations?

Join organizations that have stopped fighting spreadsheets and started spending their time on what matters.

Free plan, no expiry  ·  No credit card required  ·  Upgrade any time

FAQ

Questions we get asked

Do I need technical knowledge to set up RosterHelp?

No. RosterHelp is a hosted web application — there's nothing to install, no servers to manage, and no technical background required. If you can use email and a web browser, you can run RosterHelp. Most coordinators are managing their first shifts on day one.

How does the free plan work?

Sign up and start using RosterHelp immediately — no credit card required, no expiry date. The free plan supports up to 10 volunteers and one coordinator. When your organization grows, upgrading to a paid plan takes less than a minute and keeps all your existing data intact.

Does RosterHelp work for one-time events or only ongoing programs?

Both — and any combination. RosterHelp is built for organizations that run regular weekly or monthly programs, one-time events, seasonal drives, or all three at once. You can create recurring shift templates for your standing roster and one-off shifts for special events, side by side in the same account. Everything — hours, qualifications, badges — carries across regardless of shift type.

Can volunteers sign themselves up for shifts?

Yes. Every organization gets a self-service volunteer portal. Volunteers log in with their own account, see available shifts they're eligible for, sign up, and manage their own availability. Coordinators are notified automatically and can approve or adjust assignments as needed.

What happens to our data if we cancel?

You own your data. Before your account closes you can export all volunteer records, shift histories, and hours logs as CSV files. We do not delete your data immediately — there is a 30-day window after cancellation where you can reactivate or request an export.

Is there a per-volunteer fee?

No. Your plan price is fixed regardless of how many volunteers you add — Free supports up to 10, Starter up to 50, and Community up to 100. You will never be charged extra for adding a new volunteer to your roster. When you reach your plan's limit, you can upgrade in less than a minute and all your data stays intact.

Can we get RosterHelp funded by a corporate sponsor?

Yes — this is a common arrangement for nonprofits. We offer sponsor bundle pricing where a single corporate sponsor covers a set of organizations under one invoice. Contact us at hello@rosterhelp.com to discuss sponsor bundles.

Does RosterHelp send emails on our behalf?

Yes. The platform sends transactional emails including shift confirmations, recruitment requests, anniversary recognitions, and badge notifications. All emails are sent from your organization's name. For large email blasts, the platform uses Resend, a dedicated transactional email service.

Is our volunteer data private and secure?

Yes. Each organization's data is kept separate. Coordinators can only access data within their own organization — they cannot see another organization's volunteers, shifts, or records. Volunteers who help at multiple organizations can switch between them to manage their own schedule at each, but can only see information from organizations they have been added to. All data is stored in an encrypted PostgreSQL database, access is controlled by authenticated sessions, and the platform is audited regularly for security vulnerabilities.