How to Use the Portal

A step-by-step guide to everything you can do as a Kalam volunteer.

Getting Started

Your Complete Walkthrough

Watch the video guide below in your preferred language, then follow the step-by-step accordion to go from new visitor to active, certified volunteer.

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Portal Tutorial Video Guide

Choose your preferred language. Both videos cover the same content.

हिंदी  |  Hindi
~3 minutes  |  Text transitions, no audio required
English
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Tip: After watching, use the step-by-step guide below to follow along with each section of the portal in detail.

Start by creating your volunteer account. The registration form has four sections — fill them all out carefully as this information is used by the admin team to assess your application.

  • Personal Details — your name, contact info, date of birth, and location.
  • Skills & Availability — what you can do and how many hours per week you can commit.
  • Areas of Interest — the types of volunteer work you prefer.
  • Motivation — a short note on why you want to volunteer with Kalam Foundation.
Tip: Double-check your email address — your login credentials will be sent there once approved.

After submitting your registration, the Kalam Foundation coordination team reviews your application. This typically happens within 1–3 working days.

  • You will receive an email notification once your application is reviewed.
  • If approved, your account will be activated and you can log in immediately.
  • If more information is needed, the admin team will contact you directly.
Tip: Check your spam folder if you don't receive a response within 3 days.

Once approved and logged in, you can explore active projects and apply to join ones that match your skills and interests.

  • Go to My Projects in your dashboard sidebar.
  • Projects are assigned by the admin — you will be notified when added.
  • Each project card shows your logged hours and progress toward the 50h target.
Tip: You can be assigned to multiple projects at the same time. Hours are tracked separately for each.

After completing volunteer work, log it by submitting an activity report. Every approved report adds hours toward your certificate.

  • Go to Submit Report in the sidebar.
  • Fill in the activity type, date, hours, location, and a description of what you did.
  • Attach photos or supporting files if available.
  • The admin team reviews and approves or provides feedback.
Tip: Submit reports promptly after each activity — don't let them pile up at the end of the month.

Your volunteer hours are tracked automatically as reports are approved. You can monitor your progress at all times.

  • The dashboard shows total approved hours and a progress bar toward the 50h target.
  • Each project card shows hours logged for that specific project.
  • Pending or rejected reports do not count toward your total.
Tip: Check the Reports History page to see the status of every report you have submitted.

Reach 50 approved hours on a project and you become eligible for a Kalam Foundation Certificate of Service. Certificates are project-specific — you can earn one per project.

  • The admin team issues your certificate once the 50h threshold is crossed.
  • Go to Certificates in the sidebar to view and download yours.
  • Certificates include your name, project, hours, and the Kalam Foundation seal.
Tip: Use the browser's print function on the certificate page to save it as a PDF.

Your dashboard is your command centre — everything about your volunteer activity is visible at a glance.

  • Stats bar — total approved hours, reports submitted, projects assigned, and certificates earned.
  • Overall Hours Progress — a global tracker showing hours logged vs. the 50h certificate target.
  • Recent Reports — your last 5 submitted reports with live status (Pending / Approved / Rejected).
  • Active Projects — project cards with per-project hour progress bars.
  • Announcements — the latest 3 notices posted by the coordination team.
Tip: Use the sidebar to navigate quickly between all sections — Reports, Projects, Certificates, Articles, and more.
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