4353- Cougar Connect

Full-Stack Volunteer Management Application

A full-stack web application built for COSC 4353 using the PERN stack (PostgreSQL, Express, React/Next.js, Node.js).
The application allows administrators to manage events and volunteers to register, match to events, and track participation.

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Features

• User Authentication

  • Volunteers and administrators can register/login
  • Email verification for new users

• User Profile Management

  • Manage personal info, skills, preferences, and availability

• Event Management

  • Admins create/manage events with required skills, location, and urgency

• Volunteer Matching System

  • Automatically matches volunteers to events based on profiles and event requirements

• Notification System

  • Sends event assignments, updates, and reminders

• Volunteer History

  • Tracks participation and performance

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (React)
• Backend: Express.js (Node.js)
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Other Tools: JWT Authentication, TailwindCSS

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Getting Started

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Colep39/4353-Project.git

2. Navigate and run the project

cd 4353-Project
cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev   # runs on http://localhost:3000

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List of dependencies used

• npm install express cors dotenv pg pg-hstore bcryptjs jsonwebtoken
• npm install --save-dev nodemon

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Developers

• Cole Plagens
• Jason Pedder
• Samuel Alvarez
• Ramsey Chandoklow