Volunteer Management Platform Development
Project Overview
| Industry | Business |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 months |
| Services |
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Challenge
The client, a Vancouver-based ocean preservation organization, partnered with Celadon for web app development and UI/UX design to create a comprehensive volunteer management platform. This platform serves both English and French-speaking communities, reflecting the organization's dedication to ocean conservation.
The volunteer management software development encompasses a comprehensive approach, addressing two vital aspects: the cleanup of coastlines and oceans and the promotion of sustainable seafood practices through collaborations with restaurants.
System structure: Web app
Duration: 7 months
The client, a Vancouver-based ocean preservation organization, partnered with Celadon for web app development and UI/UX design to create a comprehensive volunteer management platform. This platform serves both English and French-speaking communities, reflecting the organization's dedication to ocean conservation.
The volunteer management software development encompasses a comprehensive approach, addressing two vital aspects: the cleanup of coastlines and oceans and the promotion of sustainable seafood practices through collaborations with restaurants.
The initial phase of the volunteer management platform development centers around organizing and executing cleanups. This portal serves as a central hub for individuals and groups devoted to environmental preservation. It streamlines cleanup coordination, enabling volunteers to register, access instructions, and engage in scheduled cleanup events.
The second aspect of the software is a comprehensive seafood product catalog. Its goal is to furnish consumers with authenticated details regarding seafood's origin, sustainability, and ethical practices. Restaurants can join as partners by affirming their commitment to sourcing seafood responsibly from reputable suppliers and clean regions.
Solution
One of the primary hurdles encountered during the project revolved around the development of the front-end (FE) and back-end (BE) by separate teams without direct communication. The lack of collaboration between the FE and BE developers posed significant challenges. The BE developers exhibited slow responsiveness to requests and failed to consider all the requirements, leading to a delay in progress. To overcome this obstacle and ensure the successful delivery of a functional product, our team had to step in and develop a portion of the BE functionality.
Furthermore, the project faced the issue of incomplete requirements to build volunteer management software, necessitating close collaboration between our team and the client to define and refine the essential business logic. This collaborative effort was crucial in bridging the gaps and ensuring that the project aligned with the client's vision. Unfortunately, the BE development fell behind the FE development timeline, resulting in further complications.
The success of the project was greatly influenced by the adoption of the Next.js library and material design principles. These choices streamlined development and enhanced both the effectiveness and visual allure of the volunteer management platform.
The volunteer management platform case study underscores how technology can revolutionize volunteer coordination, boost efficiency, encourage collaboration, and amplify the outcomes of volunteer endeavors.
This example of volunteer management software underscores Celadon's expertise, techniques, and insights, which can be applied to other web and mobile app development projects.