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WHO CAN REGISTER?
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Private nonprofits: Organizations with IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit status (Ex. Community-based, civic or faith-based organizations, schools) Private nonprofits must provide an Employee Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number (FTIN) during registration. This number is assigned to organizations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) when they receive 501(c)3 status.
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Public nonprofits: Government entities.
FEATURES
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Promote volunteer opportunities, searchable by date, location, issue area, populations served and age groups served
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Schedule volunteers by general availability or specific shift requests
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Track volunteer sign-up, onsite attendance and service hours
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Communicate with volunteer teams or individuals
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Participate in volunteer management trainings
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PARTNERS
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Provide a valid employee identification number (unless a government entity)
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Enter an accurate mission statement
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Post only volunteer opportunities that fulfill a charitable mission
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Acquire the necessary knowledge and training to correctly use account features
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Follow the guidelines established for posting opportunities
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Promptly update contact information should it change
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Respond to volunteer inquiries within 3 business days
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Indicate that Volunteer Florida endorses or supports the organization or its activities
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Participate in political or legislative activities as defined by the Internal Revenue Service
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Use Volunteer Connect to proselytize or promote religious views.
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Discriminate in its staff, board, volunteers, volunteer committees or recipients of services on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or mental or physical disability, political affiliations/opinions or any other status prohibited by applicable federal, state and laws.
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Request financial support/fundraise or post the need for financial support. Support for fundraising activities is permitted.
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Advertise goods and services.