Relational organizing help

Run volunteer events from invite to check-in.

Use this guide to schedule program events, track volunteers through their status flow, and send invite and reminder outreach.

Open eventsPermitted use
Event typesWhat you can schedule

Canvass launch

Kick off a door-knocking shift.

Phone bank

A calling session.

Volunteer training

Onboard and train volunteers.

Community event

A public-facing event.

Fundraiser

A money-raising event.

Literature drop

A no-knock lit distribution.

Event statusDraft to completed
Draft

Being planned.

Scheduled

On the calendar and open for sign-ups.

Completed

Held and wrapped.

Canceled

Called off.

Volunteer statusInvited to completed
Invited

Asked to attend.

Confirmed

Said yes.

Checked in

Showed up and checked in.

Completed

Finished their shift.

Declined / No-show

Said no, or did not appear.

Volunteer outreach goes out by email or SMS as an invite or a reminder, so a confirmed volunteer gets a nudge before the event.