Development of a Unified Volunteer and Sustainability Management Platform

The organization faces difficulties in efficiently coordinating environmental cleanup activities and managing volunteer sign-ups, instructions, and activity scheduling. Additionally, there is a need to provide verified information about sustainable seafood sourcing to consumers and restaurant partners to promote transparency and trust.

A mid-sized environmental organization focused on ocean preservation and restoration, aiming to enhance volunteer coordination and promote sustainable practices among partners.

• Streamline volunteer registration, coordination, and activity management through an integrated web platform.
• Facilitate effective communication and scheduling of cleanup events to maximize community participation.
• Create a comprehensive catalog for seafood products, ensuring verified information about origin and sustainability.
• Enable restaurant partners to confirm sourcing commitments, enhancing transparency for consumers.
• Improve overall platform usability and visual appeal using modern design principles.

• Centralized portal for organizing and conducting cleanup events with volunteer registration and instructions.
• User management system for volunteers and organizations.
• Event scheduling and notification modules.
• A comprehensive seafood product catalog with verified origin and sustainability data.
• Partner portal enabling restaurants to confirm sourcing practices.
• Language support for English and French to serve diverse communities.
• Responsive design following material design standards for improved usability and aesthetics.

• External databases or APIs for seafood origin and sustainability verification
• Calendar and notification systems for event management
• Language localization tools for bilingual support

• The platform should support scalable growth to handle increasing user registration and data volume.
• Response time for core functionalities should be within 2 seconds for 95% of requests.
• Security measures must comply with data protection standards, including user data encryption.
• Accessibility standards to ensure usability for all users, including those with disabilities.

The platform aims to significantly improve volunteer engagement and coordination efficiency, leading to increased participation in cleanup events. It will enhance transparency around sustainable seafood sourcing, fostering consumer trust and supporting the organization’s environmental goals. Anticipated outcomes include higher volunteer turnout, more effective event management, and a reputable verified seafood catalog that encourages responsible consumption.