How Do I Log General Volunteer Activity and Hours?

You can easily log general volunteer activity and hours through Uncommon Giving! If applicable, be sure to tag your workplace when you log each activity.

You can easily log your general volunteer activity and hours you've completed to keep a track your great deeds.  If applicable, get workplace credit for your volunteer activity! To do so, simply-

(alternatively you can log workplace event volunteer activity through the email reminder and "Events")

• Log into UncommonGiving.com with your giver (donor & volunteer) credentials
• Click "My Volunteering"
• Click "+Add Volunteer Hours"
• Follow the prompts
  • "Nonprofit" - Enter the name of the nonprofit
    • If not nonprofit related, click "Other Volunteer Activity" and enter a descrption
  • "Duration" - Amount of time you volunteered, not to exceed 24 hours per day
  • "When did you volunteer?" - The date you volunteered, equal to today or prior

• • "What did you do at this event?" - Be proud of how you gave!
  • "Event Coordinator" - If applicable, you can enter the email of an event / organization representative to validate your participation and time.

• • Workplace tagging - "We will inform your organization of your volunteer activity." - If applicable, select your workplace to ensure you get credit
    
    • If you belong to a workplace with an Uncommon Giving program but do not see your workplace listed, please contact your program administration or us at help@uncommongiving.com

• • "Volunteer $ Match" - If applicable, if you employers offers a Volunteer $ Match and if you are eligible and have a Volunteer $ Match budget remaining, you have the option to request a Volunteer $ Match.
  • "Did you volunteer during paid working hours?"
  • "Add photos of your volunteer experience (4 images max)" - Upload up to 4 pictures per activity to reflect and share
• Click "Add" to complete logging your volunteer activity
  • For those required to enter an "Event Coordinator", an email will be sent to the recipient you entered as Event Coordinator to approve your activity
  • If applicable, once approved by "Event Coordinator", your activity will then be submitted to your program administrator for review
  • If "Event Coordinator" is not required, your activity will be submitted to your program administrator for review

Please contact us at help@uncommongiving.com for any other questions or assistance.

And thank you for allowing Uncommon Giving to assist you in your charitable journey!