Log custom fields appear on every service log form in your org. They capture per-session data like supervisor name, service location, meals served, trees planted, etc.
Adding a log field
Go to Settings → Custom Fields → Log Fields. Click Add Field, pick a type, name it, and set Required or Optional.
Impact tracking fields
Custom number fields are powerful for impact measurement. Create fields like 'Meals served', 'Books donated', or 'Trees planted' and they'll show up on every log. Your dashboard and reports can then sum these across all volunteers.
If your funder asks 'How many meals did your program serve this quarter?' create a 'Meals served' number field on logs. The report builder can sum it automatically — no manual counting.
If your school added required log fields (like 'Supervisor name' or 'Service category'), you'll see them as red-asterisk fields on every log. These must be filled out to submit.
Every required field adds friction to logging. Start with 2-3 essential fields and add more only when you have a clear reporting need. Volunteers who face a 10-field form log hours less often.