Building Community with a Small but Mighty Team
For Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins & Cortland Counties, volunteers are at the heart of every project, from building homes to strengthening community connections. With a small staff supporting a big mission, the team needed a more efficient way to organize and engage volunteers. They were long overdue for a system that allowed volunteers to sign up for shifts online, and Helper Helper came highly recommended by another Habitat for Humanity affiliate.
Simplifying Volunteer Management
Since adopting Helper Helper, the organization has transformed how it manages volunteers. Scheduling, registration, liability waivers, and volunteer data are now all handled digitally, saving both time and resources. The platform allows the team to better plan for shifts, communicate with volunteers, and pull volunteer information when needed, making day-to-day coordination far more efficient.
“Moving to an online sign-up and volunteer management system has saved us so much time and paper! Obtaining signed waivers, logging hours, and other tasks used to be slow, manual processes — now we’re saving both money and space.”
Positive Feedback and Real Results
The benefits for staff are clear: more volunteers are engaged thanks to the online registration and shareable sign-up links, and tracking participation has never been simpler. This streamlined process also makes it easier to report hours and volunteer involvement, helping the organization demonstrate its impact to donors and the community.
Building More Than Homes
With Helper Helper, Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins & Cortland Counties isn’t just building homes — they’re building a stronger, more connected volunteer community. By embracing digital tools, the team can focus on creating meaningful opportunities for people to come together and make a lasting difference.