The Google Maps Extension is a standardized add-on within Bonterra’s CyberGrants platform that integrates Google Maps functionality into the volunteer event experience.
It enhances how employees search for, sign up for, and create volunteer opportunities by adding interactive map features and smart address tools directly into the CyberGrants interface.
Core functionality
The extension delivers the following three key enhancements.
Event creation with address autocomplete
When creating a new volunteer event, the address field includes a type-ahead feature. As the event manager begins typing, suggestions appear from the Google Places API. Once an address is selected, the map auto-populates, and the event location is confirmed.
Event search with interactive map
On the event search page, employees can filter for opportunities and view them visually on a map, making it easier to find nearby or convenient volunteer options.
Event sign-up with embedded map
When employees choose to register for a volunteer event, they are taken to a sign-up page that includes a Google Map showing the location of the event, providing helpful geographic context.
Technical specifications
This extension follows a “Bring Your Own License” model. To use this extension, a Google Maps account must be opened, and Bonterra must be provided with the necessary licensed access to the following APIs:
Each API comes with usage limitations (e.g., API call quotas), so licenses must be sized to meet the expected usage volumes. Administrators are responsible for monitoring and maintaining their API access with Google Maps over time.
