We’ve all been there.
You plan the perfect event, phone-banking, or door-to-door action. You send the invites, post on social, even send a few texts.
And then… half the people don’t show up. It’s frustrating. But it’s not random.
There are real reasons people flake on causes they actually care about.
6 reasons your volunteers disappear
- They forgot (they weren’t reminded enough)
- They signed up but didn’t feel needed (their role didn’t feel essential)
- They thought someone else would handle it (there was no personal outreach)
- They lost motivation (they forgot or did not understand why it was important for them to join)
- They didn’t know what to expect (they didn’t have clear instructions upfront - when, where, and material for the specific action)
- They didn’t feel part of a community (they didn’t know who they would be participating with)
We have good news though: there are ways to fix these!
Volunteer apps, designed and directed towards volunteers, help ensure your volunteers actually show up, take action, and stay engaged.
Smart Reminders
Send personalized email or push notifications so no one forgets their upcoming actions.
Clear Coordination
Organize events, assign tasks, and track progress in one place.
Easy Peer-to-Peer Outreach
Volunteers are more likely to show up when a real person invites them! Have your volunteers speak directly to their communities.
Action. Anywhere, Anytime.
Give your volunteers the freedom to act when it works best for them, whether that's from the field or from their couch with a range of actions to participate in.
Instant Info
Gather attendance in advance so you know who’s committed (and who needs a nudge).
We believe that the best movements aren’t the ones with the most volunteers. They’re the ones with the most engaged volunteers.
When you make it easy to take part, show people the impact of their actions, and build a sense of belonging, you don’t just fill events - you build a strong movement.
