FAQ

What kind of work am I doing? My goal is to be as "hands-on" as possible. For 4 months I have been helping refugee familes resettle in my community. I show them what resources are available and how to use them (like the bus, library, doctors, etc), help them deal with culture shock and start a new, independent life. The next step is to develop a self-supporting business plan which will provide training and income to unemployed and/or unskilled workers while also providing help to charitable organizations who rely on volunteers. I'm always looking for input so if you have experience or ideas email me at volunteerevolution@gmail.com.

How much money are you trying to raise? My target is $10,000 which will cover housing and food for a whole year. Other costs like healthcare or transport will be looked at as luxuries as they are to most of the world's population. I believe in living simply and will not abuse the generosity of those supporting me by using the funds irresponsibly. In other words, no mochaccinos for a while!

How do I donate? You can make a donation in any amount by clicking the "Donate Now" button (Paypal and credit cards accepted). Or if you can give a bit more and want to have some fun bid on my Ebay/Givingworks auctions. The auctions allow you to bid for a number of volunteer hours and a portion of the proceeds also goes directly to the nominated charity.

What if you don't raise enough money? Any amount is "enough" for something. If I raise half the funds, I will volunteer as long as I can and then may have to work part-time to supplement my income. I am committed to volunteering and to this project and if I only raise $1000 then I will will squeeze the most volunteer hours out of the donations as possible.

What if you raise more than your target amount? That would be amazing, and if volunteerevolution proves that successful, then maybe you'll also want to quit your job and join up. I've got lots of ideas for growing the organization to support more volunteers and provide much needed help in other communities or countries.