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The ShoreCAN Volunteer Center, sponsored by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, recently announced that it will deploy HandsOn Connect, a groundbreaking project and volunteer management solution delivered with cloud computing that will dramatically improve volunteer management.  The new program is an upgrade from the previous database platform.

 

Lower Shore nonprofit organizations will have an opportunity to learn about the new HandsOn Connect Volunteer Management System by attending a workshop entitled: Volunteer Recruiting: The “NEW” Way on Wednesday, February 22 at the Foundation’s Nonprofit Support Center in Salisbury.

 

The workshop will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and will introduce nonprofits to HandsOn Connect which can help improve how they manage their operations including volunteer recruitment, operations, and project activities.  The event is free but advanced registration is required.

 

“We are very excited to be part of the largest volunteer network in the nation and to be able to provide this service to our local area nonprofit organizations at no cost.” stated Spicer Bell, President, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.  “In addition, we welcome the opportunity of making HandsOn Connect accessible for our citizens to find relevant volunteer opportunities so they have a fulfilling volunteer experience.”

 

Built using salesforce.com technologies, HandsOn Connect delivers enterprise-class applications on the trusted Force.com cloud-computing platform.  This innovative system provides volunteer management functionality without the cost and complexity of software, hardware, or intricate infrastructure.  Customers can access the service from anywhere with an Internet connection. That level of ease and accessibility will help organizations, no matter their size or budget constraints, realize success with an affordable and scalable solution.

 

The new volunteer system will also make it extremely easy for volunteers to find current opportunities, maintain records of engagement, and improve their relationships with nonprofits and the community.

 

After volunteering, individuals can use HandsOn Connect to rate their experience, provide feedback, and share stories through social networking features.

 

The HandsOn Connect site will launch in late February and the website can be accessed by visiting www.ShoreCAN.org.  For questions or additional information, all 410-742-9911.

About the ShoreCAN Volunteer Center:  The ShoreCAN Volunteer Center serves Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.  The Center makes it easy for individuals, families, and groups to share their time, talents and skills.  Funding is provided for ShoreCAN from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Delmarva Power, and the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism.  Please visit www.ShoreCAN.org to search for local volunteer opportunities.

About HandsOn Network:  HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers in 16 countries.  HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating meaningful change in their communities.  Annually, the network delivers approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at about $600 million. For more information, please visit www.HandsOnNetwork.org.