Exporting volunteer data
When you need to pull your volunteer information out of INVOLVE, the custom export lets you choose exactly which columns appear. That way, you're not exporting sensitive data you don't need, and you get a clean spreadsheet that's ready to use.
- Navigate to your list of volunteers (either My Volunteers or a program's volunteer list)
- Filter your volunteer list to the group you need, then select the Export button
- In the export modal, tick at least one field from the basic information section (first name, last name, email, and so on). At least one of these is required before you can generate the file
- Use the additional fields search to add anything else you need. This includes all built-in profile fields, such as languages and skills, as well as any custom fields your organisation has set up. You can mix and match them freely; for example, you could combine Languages with a custom field in the same export. Just type the field name and select it
- Select Generate to download a CSV of the data

Tip: Your Custom fields are searchable by their name. If you're not sure what one is called, check one of your volunteers' profiles
What fields can be included?
The table below covers all built-in fields. Any custom fields your organisation has created will also appear in the additional fields search by their own name. All custom field types are supported, including text, number, date, single-select, multi-select and tag fields.
| Field name | Example |
|---|---|
| First name | John |
| Last name | Doe |
| Preferred name | Johnny |
| Status | Onboarding |
| johnny.doe@email.com | |
| Phone | 040403025 |
| Checklist progress | 6% |
| Residential address | 11 Oxford Street Leederville WA 6007 |
| Emergency contact | John Doe - Relative - +61 452238666 |
| Dietary requirements | Egg-free;Vegetarian |
| Medical conditions | He has mild anxiety and has a dog phobia |
| Reference ID | XD12Y9F |
| Start date | 28-Jul-21 |
| End date | 2-Jan-25 |
| Gender | Prefer not to say |
| Year of birth | 1989 |
| Date of birth | 15-Oct-89 |
| Programs | BBQ Fundraiser Day;Blues Festival |
| Roles | Assistant |
| Tenure | 26 Mar 2025 - current |
| Availability | Monday;Tuesday;Friday;Saturday;Sunday |
| Tags | Coffee drinker;VIP;Sandgroper |
| Referral source | Brochure |
| Centrelink obligation | Yes |
| Skills | Computer Skills;Customer Service;Adaptability |
| Interests | Cooking;Camping |
| Languages | English - Fluent;French - Conversational |
| Training | Health and Safety - 6-Aug-23;Cultural Sensitivity - 30-Mar-23 |
| Certificate | National Police Certificate; Blue Card - 26-Apr-28 |
| Referees | Mary Smith - Tutor - Monash University |
| Volunteer experience | Landcare - Planter - 15-Sep-25 to 15-Sep-25 |
| Professional experience | Woolworths - Customer Service - 20-Mar-19 to 30-Jun-24 |
| Education | Curtin University - Bachelor of Science - 16-Feb-18 to 25-Oct-21 |