“This trip made me feel tougher than ever before and capable of doing tasks big and small. When I was not doing something strenuous for me, I was doing it for those around me, because I grew to care about them, which makes you want to take more weight.” – Nathalie, Alum
The skills we teach our students don’t just change their lives; they touch the lives of everyone around them. Your gift will ripple through the communities of more than 2,000 students this year.
Many donations can be doubled through corporate matching gifts programs. This is the perfect place to check if your employer has a program to increase your impact. If you are not finding your work here, please check with your organization's HR Department.
“Going forward, I know how to have a greater impact on others as both a follower and a leader! I cannot wait to share the joy and memories and laughter and lessons that have been experienced and learned on this journey.” –Jade, Alum
P.S. Any questions? Please contact VOBS at (651) 401-0632 or Emily.Hoover@vobs.org. Visit us online for more student testimonials, to sign up for your own course or to learn more about our educational approach: www.vobs.org.
Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. It's an easy way to double your contribution to us!
Requesting a matching gift is normally a five-minute process that must be initiated by the donor. You can do this through an electronic submission process or by filling out and submitting a paper match form provided by your employer. Please search our database above for company-specific information.
Many companies offer Volunteer Grants (often called "Dollars for Doers"). If you volunteer a certain number of hours with us, your employer may provide us with a financial grant in recognition of your time. Some companies also offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO), allowing you to volunteer during work hours without using your personal PTO. Search for your employer above to see if these programs are available to you.
We partner with a company called Double the Donation. If you see anything that should be changed, please email Double the Donation's team at data@doublethedonation.com.
For questions regarding your company's programs, please contact your employer's HR or community giving department. Much of the necessary information is also available on your company intranet.
For questions regarding submitting a matching gift or volunteer grant request to us, please contact us using the information provided on this page.
