[OPLINTECH] Volunteer Management Software

[Chad Neeper]

Depending on how many volunteers you're working with and how many people
will have their paws in messing with the data, a simple spreadsheet might
do the trick. A database with a nice interface is great, but also might
have a "great" cost (in setup time, even if the product itself is free). If
just one person is managing the volunteers, then KISS and use something
they might already know how to use or can be easily taught (like a
spreadsheet). You can design it, lock the cells that you don't want the
staffer to screw up, then turn 'em loose on it. If you use a spreadsheet,
then anyone with some experience can also maintain it or tweak it to meet
changing needs. No so with a database or a full software product.

2 cents.

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On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 8:23 AM, Travis McAfee <mcafeetr at oplin.org> wrote:

> Greetings!
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> We’re looking for a lightweight volunteer management solution.  Ideally,
> we want to track volunteers, hours worked, contact information, and a
> description of what they did.
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> I could probably build a database to track this, but anything I built
> would end up being much more clumsy than what our staffers deserve =)  Any
> personal recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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> Travis McAfee
> Systems Administrator
> Way Public Library
> 101 E. Indiana Ave.
> Perrysburg, OH  43551
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