Donate
Over the past few years, Village Volunteers has wired well over two million dollars for programs that are still thriving and enriching their communities. This success all has to do with the transformational leadership of our partners. Rest assured that your donation will reach its destination and be well spent.
General donations to Village Volunteers allow us to address community challenges in collaboration with our partners. We are happy to report at any time about your donation choice. Contact us at info@villagevolunteers or call (206) 577-0515. For a list of our partners and donation options, see the drop down menu below on the Donate Online tab. Read about our initiatives below.
Village Volunteers is transparent, efficient, and effective.
- 95% of your donation will go directly to support projects abroad.
- 5% supplements VV’s administration costs
Volunteer payment or donations may be made via check, money order, PayPal online, or bank wire. We recommend using checks or money orders to avoid the transaction fee. The PayPal or wire fee will be deducted from your total amount.
Matching Gifts: Does your company provide matching funds? Let them know you donated and they will send us paperwork to double your donation.
For a list of program and donation options, see the drop down menu on the Donate Online tab.
Initiatives
The initiatives below are at the heart of Village Volunteers to assist in solving challenges shared around the world. The initiatives are able to be implemented anywhere donations and volunteers are available.
Below are suggested donations. However, any amount makes a difference.
Orphan & Vulnerable Children Support
Provide education and support to orphaned and vulnerable children in Kenya, Ghana, India and Nepal.
- $20 provides school supplies for a year
- $25 buys a uniform and shoes
- $500 provides tuition and care for a year
Provide clean water with locally made ceramic water filters to a school or orphan home.
- $20 per filter provides clean drinking water for 10 students per day for three years
Moringa Tree Project
Your donation buys moringa trees from a student-run village nursery where the youth earn money for school. Moringa tree leaves, pods, seeds and flowers provide a rich source of nutrients, more protein than soybean meal, and a high quality oil. The tree combats malnutrition and provides income opportunities.
- $30 buys 30 trees from student-run nurseries and supports scholarships
- $300 provides an oil press for women’s groups to extract seed oil
Provide a college scholarship for a promising young woman committed to serving her rural community through a career in education or nursing.
- $1,200 to educate a young woman for a year
- $3,600 full scholarship (3 years)
Water Hyacinth Sanitary Pad Project
Support women’s social enterprises that make biodegradable sanitary pads from water hyacinth, an invasive species.
- $20 provides 300 pads to allow girls to remain in school for a year
- $4,750 buys a machine and sets up a new franchise in a village
Environmental Youth Action Corps (EYAC)
Train local youth in environmental advocacy to educate their community about human-caused sources of pollution and the effects on public health.
- $20 trains one youth, providing them with training materials and a t-shirt.
Empower and educate youth about HIV/AIDS prevention, gender equality and healthy lifestyle practices for HIV positive people.
- $30 trains two youth
Feed Villages Sustainable Agriculture
Promote sustainable farming methods and education through training in bio-intensive organic farming methods.
- $30 trains one woman, providing tools and seeds
Kick it With Kenya
Promote public health awareness, leadership and empowerment to rural youth in Kenya through soccer
- $50 supports one player with a uniform and equipment
To Donate by Check:
Please make checks payable to Village Volunteers in USD .
Include your purpose and email address in the memo line.
Mail to:
Village Volunteers
5100 S. Dawson St., Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98118
USA
Because 95% of your donation goes to support the project or program of your choice, please consider additional support for the advocacy work of Village Volunteers.
Thank you for your generosity!
To Wire a donation
Please contact info@villgevolunteers.org,
or call (206) 577-0515 for our account information.
Because 95% of your donation goes to support the project or program of your choice, please consider additional support for the advocacy work of Village Volunteers.
Thank you for your generosity!
Estate Planning
When you are planning your estate, consider leaving a legacy to support programs that assist the most vulnerable in society – women and children. Make a contribution that will dramatically impact lives and be directed towards programs that will support the project of your choice. If you would like to discuss ideas and options, please call our office at (206) 577-0515.
Remembering Village Volunteers in your will, through a trust, annuity, or life insurance is one of the most meaningful gifts that you can give to support a healthy future for generations to come. Discuss this with your legal advisor and we are happy to follow through to administer your wishes.
Village Volunteers
5100 South Dawson Ave, Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 577-0515
Giving Stock
There are two ways to donate with stock. You can sell your stock and donate the proceeds, or donate the stock itself. By selling your stock first, your gain counts as income and might affect your total taxes. By donating stocks, you don’t recognize any income and you can write off the value at the time the gift is donated. As with all tax related issues, this decision should be made based on the advice of your tax adviser. For tax guidance, you can also visit the IRS website.
If you wish to contribute stock to Village Volunteers, please contact info@villgevolunteers.org,
or call (206) 577-0515 for more information.