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RippleVMS

How RippleVMS Works

From scheduling to dispatch, see how RippleVMS helps community organizations coordinate volunteers efficiently.

Set up in minutes
Works on any device
Secure & private
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Schedule Shifts

Create shifts for different zones, times, and roles. Import from spreadsheets or build from scratch with our intuitive calendar.

  • Drag-and-drop calendar interface
  • Import shifts from Google Sheets or Excel
  • Set role requirements (Volunteer, Coordinator, Shift Lead, etc.)
  • Recurring shift templates for regular schedules
Shift Calendar
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Morning Shift - Zone A
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3/4 filled
Evening Shift - Zone B
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
1/4 filled
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Notify & Fill Shifts

Volunteers see available shifts and sign up based on their qualifications. No more group chat chaos.

  • Automatic qualification matching
  • Email notifications for new shifts
  • One-click signup from any device and confirmation emails with calendar invites
  • Waitlist for popular shifts
Shift Details

Morning Shift - Zone A

Open
Saturday, Jan 18, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Positions Needed:
Verifier (2)Zone Lead (1)Dispatcher (1)
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Track Coverage

See coverage at a glance across all zones and time slots. Instantly identify gaps that need attention.

  • Real-time coverage grid by zone and time
  • Color-coded status (full, partial, needs help)
  • Coverage reports and analytics
  • Alerts for understaffed shifts
Coverage Grid

Today's Coverage

Jan 18, 2025
Zone8-1212-44-8
Zone A432
Zone B314
Zone C242
Full coverage
Partial
Needs help
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Coordinate Teams

Dispatch and communicate with field teams in real-time. Keep everyone in sync during operations.

  • Live team status dashboard
  • Quickly copy information to send via messaging apps (e.g. Signal) using message templates
  • Incident logging and assignment
  • Shift handoff checklists
Dispatch Console

Active Teams

Live
Zone A TeamActive
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3 volunteers
Zone B TeamActive
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2 volunteers
Quick Message
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Map Your Territory

Define custom zones and mark important locations. Visualize coverage across your entire service area.

  • Draw custom zone boundaries on an interactive map
  • Mark points of interest (courts, hospitals, shelters, etc.)
  • Color-code zones for easy identification
  • See zone coverage at a glance with the legend
Coverage Map
Zones
Downtown
Midtown
Uptown
Eastside
Points of Interest
Court
Hospital

Plus Everything Else You Need

Training Center

Interactive modules with quizzes that auto-award qualifications when volunteers pass.

Volunteer Management

Track qualifications, attendance history, and volunteer profiles all in one place.

Incident Reporting

Log and track incidents with SALUTE-style intake and transparent audit trails.

Ready to get started?

We're onboarding a limited cohort of community organizations. Tell us about your team and we'll be in touch.

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