GVRP Volunteer Companion App: Track Your Hours, Organize Your Service

January 19, 2026

Updated October 11, 2026

Volunteer service can be easier to remember and share when you keep a clear record of it.

The GVRP Volunteer Companion App helps you record service hours, organize activities and reflect on your contributions throughout the year. Whether you volunteer occasionally or maintain a busy service schedule, the app gives you a place to build your volunteer history.

You can start with a Free account and choose an optional Premium upgrade when you need additional features. GVRP membership is not required to use either plan.

Open the GVRP Volunteer Companion App to get started.

What Is the GVRP Volunteer Companion App?

The Volunteer Companion App is a digital volunteer journal and hour tracker created by the Global Volunteer Recognition Program™.

It works through a web browser on your smartphone, tablet or computer. An internet connection is required.

You can record activities as you complete them, review your service history and keep useful notes about what you contributed. These records can help you prepare information for award applications, school requirements, scholarship applications, pageant portfolios, résumés and personal reflection.

Each organization reviewing your service sets its own documentation and acceptance requirements.

Start With Free Volunteer-Hour Tracking

A Free account includes:

Up to 10 saved volunteer journal entries.
A live session timer.
A dashboard showing recorded hours, entries and locations.
Space to record service dates, organizations, activities and reflections.

You can explore the journal before deciding whether Premium fits your needs.

Create your Free account.

What Does Premium Include?

Premium adds:

Unlimited saved journal entries.
Digital achievement badges.
Spreadsheet exports.
Optional event photographs.
Optional supervisor signatures.
Optional GPS check-in.

The current Premium price is $14.99 USD for a one-time purchase, providing lifetime Premium access without a recurring subscription charge.

Review the Premium app listing for current pricing and features.

Digital app badges celebrate progress within the app. Formal recognition programs have their own eligibility and review requirements.

Organize Records for Different Reporting Periods

Volunteer reporting periods vary. A school may use an academic year, a pageant may use a competition cycle, and another organization may request records for a particular project.

The app organizes journal history by month and provides a year filter. Premium users can also select start and end dates for a filtered CSV spreadsheet download.

Before preparing a report, confirm:

The dates the receiving organization accepts.
Which activities qualify.
Whether supervisor confirmation is required.
What information must appear in the record.

For Global Volunteer Awards, eligible service follows the calendar year, January 1 through December 31.

Accounts for Students and Families

Account setup depends on the age of the person who will use the app:

Adults 18 or older: Create and operate your own account.
Teens ages 13–17: Parent or guardian approval is required before completing account setup.
Children under 13: A parent or legal guardian age 18 or older must create and operate the account. The child does not independently register, sign in or use it.

Each account currently contains one journal. Parent-operated accounts do not include separate child profiles.

Review the young-volunteer account information and parent account agreement before setting up an account for recording a child’s service.

How to Begin Using the App

Open the Volunteer Companion App and select Create Account.
Follow the instructions for your age range and account type.
Complete any required parent approval and account setup.
Sign in and begin recording your service.

Google sign-in is also available. Create your account first and use the Google email that matches your app account. Teen users must complete the approval and setup process before using Google sign-in.

To upgrade, purchase Premium access using the same email address as your app account. Then sign in and select Check my purchase access.

If you need help with access, contact GVRP.

Tracking Hours and Applying for Awards Are Separate Steps

The app helps you organize your records. Recording an entry does not automatically verify the service or submit an award application.

For Global Volunteer Awards, members must:

Hold membership for the applicable recognition year.
Complete qualifying service.
Meet the requirements for their age group and award level.
Submit the required information through the official award form.
Complete the review and verification process.

The membership year, service year and requested award year must match.

Visit the Global Volunteer Awards requirements and submission page for the current official form. Review which volunteer activities qualify before counting time toward an award.

Free or Premium app access is separate from annual GVRP membership. Purchasing Premium does not enroll you as a member or establish award eligibility.

Can Service From a Previous Year Be Reviewed?

Qualifying service from a past calendar year may be submitted for Global Volunteer Awards review when the corresponding membership remains available and the membership, service and award years match.

For example, service completed in 2025 requires a qualifying 2025 membership and a 2025 award submission.

Supporting documentation and verification are still required. Review the GVRP FAQ or contact us for guidance about your situation.

Keep a Useful Record of Your Contributions

The app’s journal fields are optional, allowing you to choose what to keep. For a record intended to support an application, useful details include the service date, actual hours, organization, tasks, contribution and a verification contact when available.

Describe your own work and avoid including confidential information about people you serve. Photographs, signatures and GPS check-in are optional.

You can review the app’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use for more information.