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# How do I set my volunteer preference?

## Complete your profile, set preferences, install filters on profile.

To show search results relevant to your, the system allows you to set your volunteer preferences. This way you can also let organisations know where your strengths and interests lie.

1. When you are logged in, press on the profile icon in the top-right of your screen. Then press on "settings".
2. Press on the tab "Volunteering preferences"
3. Here you can enter your preferences

*Location* 

If you wish to do so, you can indicate a default location.  

When the website loads, the system will show you volunteer opportunities in and around your default location. When you do not select a default location, the system will select it based on your IP-address.  

*Themes and categories I care about*

You can indicate which themes or categories you find important when searching for volunteer work. The system will favour relevant opportunities by placing them higher in your search results. 

*Activities*

You can select several activities which you find important when searching for volunteer work. The system will favour relevant opportunities by placing them higher in your search results. 

*Show activity on my profile* 

By enabling this functionality, opportunities or events that you were a part of will be shown on your profile. Your activities become visible for anyone who views your profile. 

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