Features
Features that fill your shifts
Each feature started as a problem a coordinator ran into. Missing something? Let us know.
Self-service shift signup
Volunteers browse available shifts and sign themselves up. You no longer have to fill the schedule yourself.
- Filter by date, role, or location
- See who else signed up
- Join waitlists when full
Automatic reminders
Volunteers get an email before each shift. You choose how far ahead.
- Automatic reminder emails
- Custom reminder timing
- Multiple reminders per shift
Your branding, your portal
Each organisation gets its own portal with its own logo, colors and web address.
- Custom subdomain
- Logo and color theming
- Personalized welcome messages
Passwordless login
Volunteers log in with a link we email them, so there is no password to forget.
- No passwords to manage
- Secure one-time links
- Works on any device
More features
Smaller things that save you time every week.
Roster planning
Plan a whole week on one grid. Drag positions onto a day and schedule volunteers straight into them.
English and Dutch
The volunteer portal and every email follow your organisation’s language.
Message your volunteers
Reach the people on a shift when plans change or you need one more.
CSV export
Download your roster and volunteer list whenever you need it.
Copy a week onto the next
Repeat last week’s schedule instead of recreating every shift by hand.
Mobile-first design
Works well on phones, so volunteers can sign up wherever they are.
Instant setup
Get your portal running in under 10 minutes. No technical skills needed.
Calendar sync
Volunteers can add shifts to their personal calendar with one click.
Built for one thing
Serva focuses on what matters most: getting shifts filled. We keep things simple so you can focus on your volunteers, not on software.
You do not need training to use it, and neither do your volunteers.
Curious how it works?
Try our interactive demo or start your own portal for free. No credit card needed.