Is there any financial support provided for the volunteers plane ticket, or other Fees?
No. Unfortunately, we have no external funding and operate on a shoestring budget. However, we can assist you if you are interested in fundraising before you travel to Kenya. • Can I raise money for my trip and have the donations be tax-deductible? Yes. If you are interested in fundraising for both the programs and your personal travel expenses, please contact us and we can give you the details. Donations made towards the programs can be tax deductible whereas donations towards personal expenses cannot be tax deductible. Volunteer Kenya is registred in the U.S. as a 501c3 public charity. • What has worked for other volunteers for fundraising? Past volunteers have found that talking to people you know and asking for direct support has proved successful. If you or your parents are members of any organization (Rotary Club, Churches, etc.), contact them and see if you can give a presentation about your trip and solicit funds. You can put together events as well. Many companies are willing