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Hope Express – Fundraising & Charity Missions

The experience

Hope Express is a 2+ week fundraising practicum for adults 20+, led by C4C in Central Vietnam. Work with coordinators and partners to design, launch, and complete a real campaign—online and at a live event—benefiting disadvantaged communities. Gain skills in ethical fundraising, donor engagement, and event planning, supported by C4C mentors and HerKitchen catering.


What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent English

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Location: Danang
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks (with flexibility up to 12 weeks, depending on participants’ availability and project scope)
Price: $250 USD/week (includes activities, accommodation, meals, mentorship, and materials)
Introduction
Hope Express is a hands-on, professional fundraising practicum designed for adults 20+ who are eager to learn ethical fundraising and create real impact. Over a minimum stay of two weeks, participants work individually with C4C’s experienced coordinators and community partners to design, launch, and complete a real-world fundraising mission—directly benefiting disadvantaged communities in Central Vietnam.
More than just a volunteer experience, Hope Express empowers you to learn ethical fundraising principles, practice donor engagement and stewardship, and deliver tangible results. Supported by C4C’s mentorship and HerKitchen’s catering team, you’ll plan an online crowdfunding campaign and a fundraising event for Danang’s expat community, culminating in a final Hope Express delivery day—where you’ll bring gifts and donations directly to your chosen community.
Accommodation and Meals
Participants stay at the C4C volunteer house dormitory—a safe, comfortable, and welcoming space. All meals and drinks are included, with options for both local Vietnamese cuisine and familiar comfort foods to help you feel at home.
Quick Summary
Hope Express is a transformative 2-week program that blends learning, practicing, and delivering. Participants learn ethical fundraising skills, launch an online crowdfunding campaign, host a fundraising event with expat supporters, and personally deliver donations to their chosen community. The result? Confidence, connections, and real-world impact.

Activities & Shift

2-Week Experience Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival, welcome meal, program introduction, overview of C4C and local partner communities, safety and cultural orientation
Day 2
Meet and learn about 2–3 local communities, choose a community to support, set initial fundraising goals
Days 3–4
Fundraising workshops: ethical fundraising, donor roles, digital tools, storytelling; one-on-one mentorship for campaign refinement
Days 5–7
Set up and launch online fundraising campaign, daily mentorship check-ins, adapt and promote campaign
Days 8–10
Plan in-person fundraising event: logistics, menu planning with HerKitchen, create invitations and promotions
Day 11
Host the fundraising event for expats and friends: share story, invite contributions, connect with supporters
Days 12–13
Audit and document funds raised, purchase supplies or gifts, mentor check-ins for stewardship and transparency
Day 14
Organize and deliver a Hope Express event in the chosen community, reflection session, final sharing, certificate ceremony, farewell dinner

Rules

Volunteers are required to follow C4C's housing regulations, including adhering to Vietnamese laws, maintaining a clean living space, and refraining from returning late or staying overnight away from the accommodation.