Building the future of volunteer coordination
See what we're working on and what's coming next. Your feedback shapes our roadmap.
Completed & Live
22 major features shipped and available to all users.
Web Application MVP
Full-featured web app for coordinators and volunteers with role creation, commitments, and dashboards.
Recurring Commitment System
Create roles once, automatically generate instances. Supports weekly, fortnightly, monthly, daily, and one-off opportunities.
Email Notifications
Automatic reminders before each shift, skip notifications, coverage alerts, and withdrawal notifications.
Skip Functionality
Volunteers can skip specific dates with one tap, coordinators are instantly notified via email.
Coverage Dashboard & Alerts
Real-time visibility into coverage with configurable thresholds. Automatic alerts when coverage drops below 80%, with acknowledgement system.
Islamic Calendar Integration
View dates in both Gregorian and Hijri calendars, perfect for mosques and Islamic organisations.
Shareable Commitment Links
Generate unique links for each role, volunteers sign up in seconds. Supports public and invite-only visibility.
Landing Page & Marketing Site
Public-facing website with product information, pricing, and comprehensive documentation.
Volunteer Groups & Bulk Invitations
Create reusable volunteer groups for bulk operations. Send invitations to entire groups with one click.
Invitation System
Invite-only opportunities with email notifications. Send invitations by email, user ID, or group ID. Purple-themed invitation emails with Hijri dates.
Signup Approval Workflow
Three-tier access control: Open signup, approval required, or invite-only. Coordinators review and approve signup requests with notes.
Advanced Discovery Filters
Filter volunteer opportunities by day of week, time of day (morning/afternoon/evening), and location (on-site/remote). Cursor-based pagination.
Organisation Following
Volunteers can follow organisations to get email notifications when new opportunities are created.
Volunteer Hour Tracking
Coordinators log volunteer hours per instance. Volunteers see total hours and per-instance badges. CSV export available.
Analytics Dashboard
Comprehensive analytics with per-volunteer breakdown, per-series reports, date-range filtering, and CSV export at /coordinator/analytics.
iCal Calendar Export
Export commitments to calendar apps. Download .ics files to add volunteer shifts to any calendar application.
Manual Send Reminder
Coordinators can trigger ad-hoc reminder emails for any instance. Complements automatic daily reminders.
Instance Management
Coordinators can view attendance, cancel instances with reason, add coordinator notes, and quick-update time/location for all future instances.
Find Replacement Volunteers
When coverage is needed, send targeted recruitment emails to potential volunteers with one click.
Public Holiday Integration
Automatically skip public holidays by region using GOV.UK Bank Holiday API. Configurable per series.
Series End Date & Deactivation
Set end dates for time-limited opportunities. Archive/deactivate series when no longer needed (soft delete).
Push Notification Infrastructure
Expo push notification system with device registration API. Backend infrastructure ready for mobile apps.
In Progress
Mobile Apps (iOS & Android)
Native mobile apps with push notifications, offline support, and calendar sync. Built with React Native and Expo. Backend API complete.
Planned
SMS Reminders
Optional text message reminders in addition to email, via Twilio integration.
Q2 2026Google Calendar & Outlook Sync
Automatic two-way calendar integration with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook. (iCal export already available)
Q2 2026Multi-Language Support
Interface available in multiple languages including Arabic, Urdu, French, and Spanish.
Q3 2026Integration API & Webhooks
REST API and webhooks for integrating KindSquare with existing tools and workflows.
Q3 2026Automated Attendance Tracking
QR code check-in and automatic attendance logging. Generate attendance reports for grants and compliance.
Q3 2026Advanced Reporting
Attendance trends, reliability scores, coverage history, and impact metrics over time.
Q4 2026Ideas & Exploration
Features we're considering based on user feedback and research. No timeline yet — help us prioritise!
Volunteer Recognition & Badges
Gamification elements to recognise consistent volunteers with badges, streaks, and leaderboards.
Team & Group Commitments
Allow volunteers to commit as a team or group, managing coverage together.
Automated Replacement Matching
When someone skips, automatically suggest potential replacements based on availability and role fit.
Video Training & Resources
Embed training videos and resources directly in role descriptions for volunteer onboarding.
Volunteer Skills & Preferences
Match volunteers to roles based on their skills, interests, and preferences.
Multi-Organisation Dashboard
For volunteers who support multiple organisations, unified view of all commitments.


