Volunteer Form Template

Collect essential details from potential volunteers, from personal information and emergency contacts to experience and availability.

Data sources supported

Airtable
Google Sheets
MySQL
BigQuery
REST API
HubSpot
Maria DB
monday.com
Notion
PostgreSQL
Smart Suite
SQL Server
Supabase
Xano
ClickUp
Coda

Categories

Forms
Non-profit
Education
Events & Media
HR & Recruiting

Overview

This free Volunteer Form template is a helpful tool for nonprofits, schools, and event organizers to gather key details from potential volunteers — without juggling paper forms, spreadsheets, or email threads.

It helps you capture availability, emergency contacts, experience, and consent, all in one place. The template includes a sample database where all form submissions are stored, making it easy to manage and review volunteer data in real time.

Why use this volunteer form template?

  • Centralized records: All form data syncs directly to Airtable (or another data source), so you can keep everything organized.
  • Consent and agreements: Easily collect digital signatures and consent for participation, safety, or photo release.
  • Availability tracking: Let volunteers select preferred dates, times, and frequency to simplify scheduling.

Template features:

  • Customizable fields
  • Step-by-step form experience
  • Conditional logic
  • 2-way data sync
  • Responsive design
  • Thank you page

Who is this volunteer form template for?

This template is great for any organization that relies on volunteers and needs a streamlined way to manage signups:

  • Nonprofits: Collect volunteer interest forms for events, community outreach, or long-term opportunities.
  • Schools & PTAs: Coordinate parent volunteers for field trips, lunch programs, or school events.
  • Event planners: Recruit and organize volunteers for festivals, conferences, or sporting events.
  • Community centers: Capture skills, schedules, and contact details to match volunteers with local programs.

“What we love most about Softr is the instantaneous, customizable power a no-code platform allows.”

David Malbin
Founder, Integral Ed

“What we love most about Softr is the instantaneous, customizable power a no-code platform allows.”

David Malbin
Founder, Integral Ed

How to set up your volunteer form template

  1. 1
    Click Use template: Sign up or log in to your Softr account (it’s free, no credit card required!)
  2. 2
    Connect and map your data: Connect to any of 14+ data sources (like Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Notion, and more) in just a few clicks. Map your data to replace mock content in pre-set fields and pages.
  3. 3
    Customize logic and branding: Adjust layouts with drag-and-drop. Set user groups and permissions to control access, then style everything to match your brand.
  4. 4
    Go live in minutes: Your volunteer form is ready! Publish and share the URL with your clients to start collaborating.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is a volunteer form?
  • Can I connect this to my database?
  • Is the form customizable?
  • Why use a digital volunteer form instead of a paper one?

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