How to Disable Volunteer Assignment Notifications

To disable assignment notifications for your volunteers while you make mass assignment changes in the Volunteer Management System, navigate to Settings → General in the Volunteer Management portal and select the option "Disable VMS System Notification Emails to Volunteers" then click 'Save Settings' at the bottom of the page.

To re-enable notifications, simply deselect the option and save.

What This Setting Controls

This setting disables system notifications for your volunteers, including:

Assignment change notifications
Test emails that volunteers send to themselves
All other system-generated VMS notification emails

**How teams use this setting:**

Before running scheduled bulk operations—such as mass deactivations or unpairings—administrators can check the "Disable VMS System Notification Emails to Volunteers" box so that the system doesn’t send an individual notification for every record.
After the operation completes, simply uncheck the box and click 'Save Settings' to restore normal notifications.

**Important scope notes:**

This is a self-service setting controlled by VMS administrators in the UI—no support request is needed.
The setting disables all system-generated notifications listed above; it does not affect emails composed and sent by volunteers directly to constituents.

**Where to find the setting:**

Go to Settings → General in the VMS administrator dashboard.
Alternatively, use the direct URL: https://www.givecampus.com/vms/[SCHOOLNAME]/admin/settings
Locate the checkbox labeled "Disable VMS System Notification Emails to Volunteers", then click 'Save Settings' after making your selection.

Important: This does NOT disable emails that your volunteers send to constituents.

Troubleshooting:

Why isn't my volunteer receiving test emails?

Test emails are considered system notifications. If you have system notifications disabled, volunteers won't receive test emails when they try to send them to themselves. Re-enable notifications or let volunteers know this is temporary.

Why are volunteers still receiving some emails?

Volunteers will continue to receive:

Emails they send to constituents (these aren't system notifications)
Emails sent directly through other GiveCampus tools
Manual emails sent by administrators outside the VMS

I can't find the Settings page

Make sure you're logged in as an administrator with appropriate permissions. Only administrators can access the Settings → General page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I quickly disable VMS notifications for my school?

To disable VMS system notifications, you can access the setting directly:

1. Or navigate manually: GC Volunteer Management Settings → General

Find the setting: In the General section, scroll down and locate the checkbox labeled "Disable VMS System Notification Emails to Volunteers".

3. Toggle the setting: Check the box to disable notifications

4. Save: Click 'Save Settings' at the bottom of the page

Can I control this setting myself?

Yes! VMS notification controls are now within your administrator settings, allowing you to enable or disable notifications at any time without contacting support.