How-To: Create an Opportunity

A specific time-bound “way to help” that someone can sign up for (ex: volunteer, attend, contribute). Follow the steps below to create a new opportunity on the platform. Click here to watch a short tutorial for a step-by-step overview.

Steps to create an opportunity

1. Navigate to create

In the top right-hand corner of the home page, click the “Create” button.

2. Select 'Start an opportunity'

Choose this option from the menu.

3. Select a project

You must have a project set up under your profile before creating an opportunity. Select the project you want to link this opportunity to.

4. Fill in opportunity details

Enter the following:

• Opportunity Title
• Brief Description
• Hero Image
• Location
• Attendance type (onsite, hybrid or remote)
• Date (ongoing or a specific date)

Other Information - Requirements (optional) - Further Details (optional)

NOTE: Use the Other Info section to fill out specifics about the Participant Requirements

5. Apply tags

Add optional tags to help people discover your opportunity. You can select up to 5, then select Continue.

6. Add Volunteer Link (if applicable)

If you're already managing signups somewhere else (like Eventbrite or a Google Form), check the “connect to an existing opportunity instead” box, and paste your link. Otherwise, keep the box unchecked. Select Continue.

7. Preview and submit

Select Continue to preview the opportunity. On the preview page, you can optionally add the following:

• Highlights
• Visuals
• Stories

8. Submit the opportunity for review

When ready, submit the opportunity for review by the Be The People platform’s admin team. You will receive an email with a status update shortly.