=== Volunteers.io ===
Contributors: volunteers.io
Donate link: https://www.volunteers.io
Tags: volunteers, volunteer, volunteering, registration, signup, sign-up, application, do it yourself.
Requires at least: 2.7.0
Tested up to: 4.7.2
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Volunteer self-registration made easy. Without leaving your WP site. No hassles. No need to change any PHP or CSS file!

== Description ==
The easiest way to get volunteers for your tasks. They sign up/register themselves on your WP site/blog.
Fully integrated. No hassles. No need to change any PHP or CSS file!
Stop messing around with Google sheets or losing your visitors to anonymous third party platforms or lengthy bureaucratic procedures.

The Voluntueers.io for WordPress plugin connects to volunteers.io and seamlessly integrates a ssl secured service into your WordPress site.

<ul>
<li>
	<strong>As simple as possible:</strong>
		<ol>
			<li>Install the WordPress plugin.</li>
			<li>No need to change any PHP or CSS file!</li>
			<li>Direct result, no lengthy configuration cycles.</li>
			<li>Cloud based - no interference with your WP config.</li>
		</ol>
</li>
<li>
	<strong>Adapts to your existing WP design!</strong>
		<ol>
			<li>No overhauling of your site.</li>
			<li>No messing with already running scripts.</li>
			<li>No incompatibilities.</li>
		</ol>
</li>
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	<strong>Signing up made easy:</strong>
		<ol>
			<li>Event based: the sign up options is offered at the source: your site. There is no need to surf to a commercial, anonymous third party site. </li>
			<li>Your visitors will not leave your site.</li>
			<li>It is neither required to open another account nor to expose unnecessary personal data.</li>
		</ol>
</li>
<li>
	<strong>100% free version available</strong>
		<ol>
			<li>One year free, no credit card required.</li>
      <li>Extended and Pro versions available.</li>
			<li>No extra charge to your WP server, all is handled by our cloud based servers.</li>
			<li>Fully managed service, updates and upgrades are included.</li>
		</ol>
</li>

<li>
  <strong>Compatible</strong>
    <ol>
        <li>Mobile first responsive design.</li>
        <li>Compatible with all WP templates and plugins.</li>
        <li>Compatible with all browsers and devices.</li>
        <li>Windows, Linux, Apple, PC, Macbook, iPad, iPhone, Android tabs, smartphones, etc.</li>
    </ol>
</li>
</ul>

== Installation ==

<h3>PLUG IN</h3>

1. Login to your WordPress admin panel, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
1. Search for 'Volunteers.io' and click at Install now. Volunteers.io will then be automatically downloaded and installed.
1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

<h3>Manual installation</h3>

1. Download `wp_volunteers.zip` from https://www.volunteers.io/wp_volunteers.zip to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= I do not see any changes =

Please refresh your browser and/or empty the proxy/cache of WP.

= Where is the data saved? =

Your personal data is saved in your local WP database.
The settings (texts, css, preferences, etc) and sign up data (name and e-mail (encrypted)) are saved over an ssl secured connection on Amazon S3.
You can select what region of Amazon will be used.

= Where can I ask a question about Volunteers.io =

Please use the SUPPORT option at [Volunteers.io](http://www.volunteers.io "Ask a question").
We are happy to receive your feedback and/or to help you.

== Screenshots ==

1. Creating events and task is straightforward.
2. You decide where to place the shortcode (post, page, etc).
3. Your calls to action are clear and simple.
4. Visitors become volunteers without leaving the page!

== Changelog ==

initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =
* 2017 Febr.
* Multi-language
* New loader (faster)
* Make a choice out __18 Bootswatch themes__ or let the software adapt itself to your site
* Improved Bootstrap 1,2,3,4 detection

= 0.2 =
* 2016 Sept.
* First release of this Volunteers.io WordPress plugin.