How to change application period and visibility of volunteer opportunities/activities?

• You can use the following methods to change the application period and visibility of volunteer opportunities/events.

Changing the application period for volunteer opportunities/activities

Changing the visibility of volunteer opportunities/activities

Change the Application Restrictions of a Volunteering Opportunity / Activity

Changing the application period for volunteer opportunities/activities:

Edit the application period for the volunteer opportunity/activitiy

1. Select the "⋮" next to the volunteer opportunity/activity you want to change, then choose "Edit"

2. Click on "Application" and edit the information in the "Application Period" field.

• Click on the start date, and use the calendar to change the start date of the application period.
• Click on the end date, and use the calendar to change the end date of the application period.

3. Click on " Publish"

4. The application period of the volunteer activity/event is changed

Changing the visibility of volunteer opportunities/activities:

You can adjust the visibility of your volunteering opportunity or activity at any time based on your promotional needs:

• Public: All users can search for and view this volunteering opportunity / activity on Social Career.

• Unlisted: The volunteering opportunity / activity will not appear in Social Career search results. Only individuals with the direct link can view it.

• Members only: Only logged-in members of your organisation can view this volunteering opportunity / activity.

💡 Note: The "Unlisted" status only applies to links that have not been widely shared. If you have previously sent the direct link to specific participants, anyone with the link can still apply even after the visibility is changed to "Unlisted".

1. Click the " ⋮ " icon next to the volunteering opportunity / activity you wish to update, then select Edit.

2. Go to Application Settings, then locate the Volunteering / Activity visibility section under "Application Period". Set the visibility to Public, Unlisted, or Members only.

3. Once completed, click Publish.

Change the Application Restrictions of a Volunteering Opportunity / Activity

1. Click the " ⋮ " icon next to the volunteering opportunity / activity you wish to update, then select Edit.

1. Go to Application Settings, then locate the Application Restrictions section under "Application Period". Set the restriction to No restrictions, Invite non-members to sign up membership, or Restrict for members only:

   • No restrictions: Open for application to everyone.

   • Invite non-members to sign up membership: Invite non-members to register for membership after they submit their application.

   • Restrict for members only: Only connected members (active and inactive) can apply.

2. If you select "Restrict for members only", you may optionally specify the Eligible membership plans and Eligible membership statuses. You can refer to the Membership Plan name in your plan list, and check member statuses under the profile details in Contacts.

3. Once completed, click Publish.