Re: VOlunteer Database Software

Another possibility is Volunteer Gateway which we use.   Log on to
http://demo.volunteergateway.org to view the state of the art, online,
volunteer placement application, Volunteer Gateway.  

Some of the benefits of Volunteer Gateway include:

*       Designed for Service Learning programs
*       Designed to develop partnerships within communities.
o       Including: non-profits, corporations, public schools, universities,
civic organizations, court services, religious organizations 
*       Allows schools to approve opportunities for specific classes and
track student's volunteer activities
*       Students signup for volunteer opportunities
*       System notifies agencies of students signed up for their
opportunities
*       Allows volunteers to track individual services hours
*       Allows agencies to post volunteer opportunities
*       Allows schools, universities, and service organizations to track
associated volunteers
*       Community calendar for opportunities and events
*       User Friendly.  No technical expertise required.
*       Internet based, no special equipment needed.
*       Can launch a Volunteer Gateway for your community in two weeks
*       Three year proven track record
*       Provides local ownership and control of your data and referrals
*       Training and support provided


John Thompson
Penny Jones 
Volunteer Systems, Inc.

Email: penny@volunteersystems.com

Visit us at www.volunteersystems.com 

Call for a guided tour of the Volunteer Gateway at 352-375-4126.
Visit their demo site: http://demo.volunteergateway.org


Colette M. Taylor, Ed.D
Associate Director of Student Activities/Director of Community Service
University of Florida
J. Wayne Reitz Union
PO Box 118505
Gainesville, FL 32611-8505
352.392.1655
352.392-6450 fax
colette@union.ufl.edu
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Deb Mohlenhoff [mailto:dmohlen@ithaca.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 4:19 PM
To: 'Service Learning Listserv'
Subject: VOlunteer Database Software

Hello all,

We are looking at purchasing a packaged software program to assist us with
the
tracking of volunteers and hours and agencies, etc.  I have not run across
any definitive evaluations of this sort of software at all.  Can those of
you that
are using software and are happy with it let me know what it is and why it
works
for you?  Or even if you bought software that you are unhappy with - that
would be also helpful to know.

I promise to compile responses and send to the list - as I know that
others may find this useful information as well.

Thank you in advance!

Deb

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Deborah Mohlenhoff
Coordinator of Community Service and Leadership Development
319 Egbert Hall * Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY  14850
http://www.ithaca.edu/volunteer
Phone 607.274.1380  * Fax 607.274.1725 * AIM name Debiano71
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