Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Volunteer Connection fee include?
Charity Connect has no paid staff, however our nonprofit does have expenses. The $100 Volunteer Connection fee covers our website, insurance, and other business expenses. The fee includes our full service which typically requires 2-4 meetings and takes 1-3 months to get you started with a volunteer opportunity that fits your lifestyle.
Do I have to live in the Washington DC area to use the Volunteer Connection Service?
Yes, while we would love to match EVERYONE to their "right fit" opportunity. We have established relationships with over 100 area nonprofits which enables us to quickly and successfully place volunteers in the Washington DC area.
Do you work with kids?
We have and boy did we love it. Currently we are only placing adults as there are many that wish to volunteer and we don't have to navigate age limits. The first step in getting your kids volunteering is a being a role model :). Contact us to get started with your Volunteer Connection Service.
Do nonprofits pay you to find volunteers for them?
No, we do not charge nonprofits to partner with us. We do not recruit volunteers for nonprofits. We coach our clients, (people who want to volunteer) identify volunteer opportunities that fit their interests and availability, and work with the nonprofits to onboard our volunteers.
Learn more about how Charity Connect works with people to integrate service into their lives in this video interview of our Founder/CEO Cristin Caine by Kim Jones of the Nonprofit Village.
Cristin discusses volunteering as a helpful tool in navigating life after a divorce with family law attorney Lloyd Malech of Malech Law.