Filters are especially useful when performing precise searches based on time slots or assignment periods.
Example 1: Shift Assignment (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
You want to identify members available during this time slot. Here's how to interpret the filters:
Contains: selects members available at a specific moment within the time slot (e.g. 9:15 AM).
Is Within: selects members whose availability is fully included within the shift time (e.g. 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM).
Overlaps: selects members whose availability partially overlaps with the shift time (e.g. 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM).
Includes: selects members whose availability completely covers the shift time (e.g. 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM).
Example 2: Lunch Planning (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 16 May)
To estimate how many volunteers to provide lunch for on that day:
Filter by assignment date
Select the Overlaps option
Enter the relevant time slot (e.g. 16/05/2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM)
The system will return all members assigned during that time slot, allowing you to adapt your planning accordingly.