Why Choose Web-based Software?
Easier than Paper
Easier than Paper. From start to finish, students, faculty and organizations that are empowered by a web-enabled connection to the Internet can accomplish all the steps and administrative tasks that a Service Learning engagement requires without the time-consuming and disparate paper trails that used to be necessary. At every stage, students find it easy to manage their own program and find, initiate, record, get verification, approval, feedback and sign-off from all relevant parties. This also saves schools and faculty enormous from the headaches and confusions and extensive record-keeping of the past. In fact, SweatMonkey saves the average faculty user 3-5 hours a week. More efficiency and less human error. Now, all administrative tasks of a Service Learning Program can be conducted safely online in real-time in a password-protected network at SweatMonkey.org. Every party has appropriate access to the information they need at every stage. Everything is built so that none of the potential errors or inefficiencies of a paper-based documentation system can occur.
Accessible from Anywhere
SweatMonkey works when and where you like. If you want to review student submissions from your favorite beanbag chair while eating your favorite junk food...no problem! No more filing, no more "my dog ate my form" excuses. All submission are date stamped and time stamped electronically. You know when and where work was done and if you're not quite sure, all contact info is available on the submitted form....pick up the phone and call to confirm or spot check.
Email Communications
Alerts are automatically sent when your attention is needed. Constant signing in to the SweatMonkey website is not necessary. The system is automatically programmed to connect you to the needs of others with a simple click of a mouse. Archived information is also available at a moment's notice.
Time Saver
Face to face meetings are no longer necessary. You don't have to meet in person for verification. Also, there is no longer a need for students to revisit and annoy organizational administrators for physical signatures on paper.
Nothing to Buy or Download
You do not need to download anything. There is no steep learning curve. Simple tutorials on the website allow you to be up and running in as little as 15 minutes.
Nothing to Maintain
No ongoing IT support required. Does not require programming or maintenance. Automatically and instantaneously benefit from future updates & enhancements. You never worry about backups, updates, or enhancements. After four years in BETA testing with over 9,000 users, SweatMonkey has just about seen it all and can handle any problem you may have. Plus, we are eager to hear from you as to which enhancement may benefit the SweatMonkey audience. Please let us know!
Daily Backups
All data is backed up and triple redundancy maintained on three servers. Data may be downloaded at any time by any authorized organizational administrator.
One-Stop Shop for Student and Organizational Involvement
We know you have a website. Let us be your advocate. SweatMonkey is used by thousands of students in your community. Let us show them why they should volunteer or work at your organization and watch your community goodwill grow!