> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vomevolunteer.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vomevolunteer.com/resources/editor-4/retrieve-a-shift.md).

# Retrieve a Shift

Endpoint

`GET /api/shifts/{shift_id}/`

Replace `{shift_id}` with the actual ID of the shift you wish to retrieve.

Example Request

`GET /api/shifts/645dfb6c-437c-42a9-9cf7-2eaf9c0fa87d/`

Authorization

Requests to this endpoint must include an `API-KEY` in the header for authentication:

```python
headers = {"API-KEY": "your_unique_api_key_here"}

response = requests.get(
    "https://api.vomevolunteer.com/api/shifts/645dfb6c-437c-42a9-9cf7-2eaf9c0fa87d/",
    headers=headers
)
```

Response Object

The response object includes details about a single shift, including timing, spot counts, and share URL:

```json
{
  "id": "645dfb6c-437c-42a9-9cf7-2eaf9c0fa87d",
  "created_at": "2026-02-05T07:40:29.324645Z",
  "shift_start_at": "2026-02-12T09:00:00Z",
  "shift_end_at": "2026-02-12T13:00:00Z",
  "spots": 10,
  "spots_reserved": 4,
  "spots_available": 6,
  "opportunity": {
    "id": "2f56f3ef-08f5-4e5a-bf5b-76ca8fc4d5f1",
    "created_at": "2026-02-02T10:15:00Z",
    "category": {
      "id": "d610ab31-e480-4ef1-9e35-94f94ebacde9",
      "title": "Community Outreach",
      "description": "Programs and roles related to outreach work."
    },
    "title": "Weekend Mentor",
    "description": "Support volunteers during weekend sessions.",
    "share_opportunity_url": "https://api.vomevolunteer.com/api/share/opportunity/73bb56fa-6c7f-4fce-ad5a-32eb1ba215a6"
  },
  "shift_location": "123 Main Street",
  "shift_title": "Morning Shift",
  "shift_description": "Support setup and check-in.",
  "share_shift_url": "https://api.vomevolunteer.com/api/share/shift/645dfb6c-437c-42a9-9cf7-2eaf9c0fa87d",
  "title": "Morning Shift",
  "description": "Support setup and check-in."
}
```

Common errors:

* `404 Not Found`: The shift does not exist, or it does not belong to the authenticated institution.

Example:

```json
{
  "detail": "Not found."
}
```


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