ProDon:Entry of Volunteer Hours

Introduction

The compilation of time banks is used to count the number of volunteer hours worked for the organization, by keeping track of the volunteers' names and the number of hours each of them have worked. Following the compilation of the hours, it is possible to produce a report of the hours worked.

Implementation of the Structure

Prior to compiling the volunteer hours, the structure has to be implemented. That is, creating a General Ledger account, a payment method, an origin code, a donation occasion and activities specific to the compilation of the time bank; then creating a master document for the report.

Adding the General Ledger Account

Go to "General Ledger account management". To do so, from the software home page, click on the "Transactions" menu, then select " GL accounts".

Click on the button to add the following General Ledger account.
A: Enter "N/A" in the "Account" field.	B: Enter "N/A" in the "Accounting date export" field if the "Accounting Integration Module" is active.
C: Enter "Non applicable" in the "Description" field.	D: Leave the "Taxes" field empty.
E: Uncheck all boxes.

For more information concerning the addition of a General Ledger code, consult this procedure.

Adding the Payment Method

Go to the "Payment methods management". To do so, from the software home page, click on the "Transactions" menu, then select " Payment methods".

Click on the button to add the following payment method.
A: Enter "VWH" (stands for volunteer work hours) in the "Code" field.	B: Enter "Volunteer work hours" in the "Description" field.
C: Check the "Donor transaction" box and uncheck all other boxes.	D: Choose the type of transaction "Received or Issued".

For more information concerning the addition of a payment method, consult this procedure.

Using the Structure

Printing the Report

Example of Report

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