How To: Log Individual Volunteer Hours
Whether you volunteered on your own or with an organization outside of a company-sponsored event, you can log your volunteer hours in Groundswell. If your company offers volunteer matching, your volunteer hours may also generate an additional donation for the nonprofit.
Note: Depending on your company’s program, your volunteer hours may require approval from your Groundswell program administrator before they are finalized.
Log Individual Volunteer Hours on the Web App
Step 1
Log in to your Groundswell account.
Step 2
From your dashboard, click Log Hours in the Volunteer section.
Step 3
Select Individual volunteering.
Step 4
Search for and select the nonprofit you volunteered with.
Step 5
Complete the volunteer hours form.
Depending on your company’s program, you may see some or all of the following fields:
- Volunteer Hours – Enter the number of hours you volunteered (15-minute increments).
- Volunteer Date – Select the date you volunteered.
- Volunteer Match (optional) – Turn on I want my volunteer hours matched if you’d like your company to make a donation to the nonprofit based on your eligible volunteer hours.
- Volunteer Activity Description – Describe the volunteer work you completed. This helps your administrator review your submission.
- Note to the Charity (optional) – If your volunteer hours are matched, this note will be included with your company’s donation.
- Additional Details – Some companies may ask additional questions, such as whether the volunteer activity was completed in person or virtually.
Tip: Some companies require documentation when submitting volunteer hours. If you don’t see an option to upload documentation, it simply isn’t required for your program.
Step 6
Click Submit Hours.
Step 7
If required, your Groundswell program administrator will review your submission before your volunteer hours are approved.
Log Individual Volunteer Hours on the Mobile App
Step 1
Open the Groundswell app and sign in.
Step 2
Tap Log Hours from the Home screen or navigate to the Volunteer tab and tap Log Hours.
Step 3
Select Individual volunteering.
Step 4
Search for and select the nonprofit you volunteered with.
Step 5
Complete the volunteer hours form.
Depending on your company’s program, you may be able to:
- Enter your volunteer hours.
- Select the volunteer date.
- Mark the submission as spanning multiple days.
- Mark the hours as Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
- Turn on I want my hours to be matched (if available).
- Add a volunteer activity description.
- Include a note to the charity.
- Upload documentation (if required).
Step 6
Tap Review + Submit.
Step 7
Review your submission and tap Submit.