How should a nonprofit allow prospective volunteers to fill out their application online?

Using the Volunteers for Salesforce Volunteer Signup Form is the most effective way for a nonprofit to enable prospective volunteers to fill out their applications online. This option is specifically designed for managing volunteer engagement and provides a user-friendly interface designed to streamline the volunteer application process.

The Volunteer Signup Form facilitates data collection tailored to the needs of the organization. It allows nonprofits to capture important information about the volunteers' skills, availability, and interests directly into Salesforce. This is advantageous as it integrates seamlessly with their existing Salesforce system, ensuring that all volunteer data is stored in one place, making it easy to manage volunteer outreach and follow-up.

Other options do not serve this purpose as effectively. For instance, a web-to-case form is generally used for handling support requests or inquiries, which isn't specifically tailored for volunteer applications. A Chatter Group could foster discussions amongst volunteers but would not provide a structured method for submitting applications. Likewise, a Site Contact Information Site may provide contact details but lacks the necessary functionality to gather detailed volunteer application information. Therefore, the Volunteers for Salesforce Volunteer Signup Form stands out as the optimal solution for this scenario.