Volunteer Shift Manager
Volunteer Shift Manager: Affordable core scheduling with reminders, signups, and hours tracking for small teams. Ranked #14 of 26 in Volunteer Scheduling Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams needing inexpensive core scheduling.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall teams needing inexpensive core scheduling
- Free planYes
- Paid from$19/mo
- Self-service signupYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 50 volunteers and 30 upcoming shifts
- Recurring shifts, reminders, capacity, waitlists, and check-in included
- Public signup links work without volunteer accounts or app downloads
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access provides no mobile access
- Starter limits volunteers, shifts, emails, and SMS reminders
- Email is the listed support channel
Our verdict on Volunteer Shift Manager
Volunteer Shift Manager is web-based scheduling software for small nonprofit organizations. It supports recurring, one-time, and event-based shifts, public signup links, capacity tracking, attendance, volunteer-hour tracking, messaging, and automated email and SMS reminders. It fits food banks, shelters, faith communities, museums, gardens, and mutual-aid organizations that need coordinators to manage shifts without requiring volunteers to create accounts or download an app.
The Starter plan costs $0 per month and includes up to 50 volunteers, up to 30 upcoming shifts, 250 emails per month, and 50 SMS reminders per month. No credit card is needed. Engage costs $19 per month with monthly billing and adds unlimited volunteers, unlimited upcoming shifts, 5,000 emails per month, 500 SMS reminders per month, and no per-seat pricing. Engage also adds custom branding, signup questions, and waivers. Both plans support core scheduling workflows, while paid capacity is better suited to programs with larger volunteer lists or more frequent communications.
Calendar fit covers Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook Calendar. Coordinators can use printable rosters, automatic hours tracking, CSV reporting, program, shift, and organization messaging, plus shift capacity and waitlists. The web-only approach keeps volunteer participation centered on signup links, but teams seeking mobile access should choose a platform with a dedicated mobile experience. Volunteer Shift Manager is a strong fit for small organizations wanting low-cost scheduling fundamentals; it is less suitable for teams that need native mobile access, volunteer accounts, or broader support channels.
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Volunteer Shift Manager fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $19/mo |
| Volunteer limit | Not verified |
| Recurring assignments | Yes |
| Automated reminders | Yes |
| Self-service signup | Yes |
| Mobile access | None |
| Shift swapping | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook Calendar |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | volunteershiftmanager.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Volunteer Shift Manager integrations
Volunteer Shift Manager lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Google Calendar
- Apple Calendar
- Outlook Calendar
Alternatives to Volunteer Shift Manager
- GoldenA broad volunteer platform with scheduling, communications, mobile apps, and CRM connections.9.4
- Get Connected by Galaxy DigitalA full volunteer platform covering scheduling, engagement, compliance, and reporting.9.2
- POINTA capable free-to-paid platform covering scheduling, communications, hours, and check-in.9.0
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