FELLOWSHIPS AND FUNDRAISING

HVO has two fundraising tools available to members and volunteers interested in raising funds to support a specific HVO project or to help offset the out-of-pocket costs of an assignment.

• FirstGiving - a web-based tool that allows you to create a personalized page about your project. It is easy to upload photos, insert some text, and send a link to your friends and colleagues asking for their support. All donations are tax-deductible and come directly to HVO with a report identifying the project. Donors receive a thank you letter from HVO. You are able to keep track of the donations received. Details about the disbursement of funds will be given to you by HVO staff. Call the office if you are interested in setting up a page!
• Volunteers for Prosperity (VfP) - VFPServ is a public-private partnership designed to address financial challenges faced by skilled Americans interested in short-term international volunteer service. VFPServ provides matching grants to qualified volunteers in amounts ranging from $500 - $1000 to offset travel, insurance and local living costs. In order to receive funding the volunteer must raise an equal amount of funds (i.e. to request a matching grant of $500, you must raise $500). In order to apply, you must have a confirmed assignment with HVO. For more details, click here.

HVO manages several Fellowships - for more information, please click here.