How to create a volunteer application form in Makeform

You can build a volunteer application form for your nonprofit in Makeform for free. You describe what you need and the AI builder makes the form.

You can ask for contact details, the days someone can help and a file such as a resume. There's no limit on forms or responses on the free plan.

Is it free? Yes. The form, a closing date and file uploads within the Free limits are free. You need a paid plan to invite teammates.

#Steps

1. Go to makeform.ai/create and describe your form. For example: "a volunteer application for a food bank with contact details, availability and preferred roles". You don't need an account to start.
2. Check your contact questions. You'll want a Short Text Input for the name, an Email Input and a Phone Input.
3. Use choice questions for the roles you offer and for the days people can help.
4. Add a Long Text Input for why they want to volunteer.
5. If you need a document, add File Upload. Set Allowed File Types to the formats you accept.
6. If your volunteers must agree to a policy, add a Signature.
7. To stop taking applications on a date, go to Settings > Access and turn on Close on scheduled date.
8. Publish your form and share the link.

#Ask different questions for different roles

Use conditional logic to show follow-up questions that depend on the role someone picks. A driver can get a question about a license that a kitchen helper never sees.

#Review applications

Your applications arrive in the Submissions table. Use Export submission PDF to save one of them.

You can also send each application to Slack, Google Sheets or Notion as it arrives.

#Limits to know

• On Free, each file can be up to 20 MB and one application can carry 20 MB in total. Your form can have up to three upload fields. See file upload limits.
• Makeform doesn't run background checks or schedule shifts.
• If you want teammates to review applications with you, you need Pro or Business.
• On the free plan your form shows Makeform branding.

#FAQ

#Can volunteers upload a resume or an ID for free?

Yes, within the Free upload limits above.

#Can the form close by itself after the deadline?

Yes. Turn on Close on scheduled date and set the timezone, date and time.