Hope Express: Learn Ethical Fundraising

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A experiência

Hope Express is a hands-on practicum for anyone (age 20+) interested in learning about the process and techniques of ethical fundraising.

For at least two weeks, participants can plan and run an own online crowdfunding campaign, organize a small fundraising event, and directly support a local community in Central Vietnam—with individual guidance and local insights from our experienced C4C mentors.

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Como você ajuda

18 horas por semana

Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: US$ 250 Por semana

Valor destinado a: Materiais para as atividades dos voluntários

Descrição: The fee covers activities we offer during freetime but also work-related, accommodation, meals, mentorship, and all working materials.

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O que você ganha

2 dias livres por semana

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Quarto da equipe: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Eventos de graça: Ganhe entrada gratuita para os melhores eventos da cidade.

Bicicletas à vontade: Use nossas bikes à vontade, quando quiser.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Certificado: Ganhe um certificado de conclusão quando for embora.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente

Espaço de Trabalho Dedicado: Espaço específico para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglês Intermediário ou Vietnamita Intermediário

Tem que ter pelo menos 20 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

Hope Express is a hands-on fundraising program for adults aged 20 and above who are interested in social engagement and developing or improving their skills in ethical fundraising. Over a minimum stay of two weeks, participants work closely with experienced coordinators from Catalyst for Change (C4C) and local partner organizations to develop and implement their own fundraising campaign, directly benefiting a selected community project in Central Vietnam.

The focus is on learning by doing: from the initial idea through planning to execution, volunteers go through all stages of a real fundraising process. They receive close mentorship and gain insights into topics such as storytelling, donor transparency, donor engagement and digital campaigning.

A key part of the experience is organizing a small fundraising event for the expat community in Da Nang. With support from the local kitchen team HerKitchen and the C4C team, participants learn how to design an event, invite guests, present their project effectively, and raise funds in person.

Volunteers are accommodated at the C4C Volunteer House in Da Nang—a safe and welcoming space for collaboration, reflection, and exchange. The program fee includes accommodation, all meals, mentoring, materials, and logistical support.

Hope Express is for those who want to get involved and learn at the same time—practically, collaboratively, and impactfully. It is especially suited for people interested in social innovation, looking to enter the nonprofit sector.

The program combines strategic thinking with personal connection—and offers a concrete way to contribute to better living conditions in Vietnam through focused, community-based projects.

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Atividades & Turnos

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, smmunity Partnerset 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