Nonprofit Connects Travelers of All Kinds with Other Hosting Nonprofit Organizations Worldwide
Press Release – San Francisco, Calif., July 26, 2016 – Give A Day Global, a startup nonprofit organization focused on connecting international travelers with volunteer opportunities, today announced the launch of its global platform to enable travelers to uncover new and exciting volunteer opportunities while traveling abroad. As the only international volunteering organization focused exclusively on one-day opportunities, Give A Day Global connects travelers of all kinds – from students, to honeymooners, to families, to business travelers – with hosting nonprofit organizations across the globe, in order to engage more people in volunteering abroad through meaningful, impactful experiences.
With more than 24 projects with hosting nonprofit organizations in 12 countries and counting, Give A Day Global offers the largest number of diverse opportunities to give back while traveling internationally through a unique model, pairing vetted nonprofit organizations in developing countries with one-day opportunities that can fit into any busy travel itinerary. Give A Day Global strongly encourages volunteers to make a suggested donation, along with giving their time, in order to amplify their positive impact on the local community and their selected nonprofit organization’s mission. Volunteers can also participate in crowdfunding in order to meet the suggested donation.
“When I founded Give A Day Global in 2013, it was with the vision that all people should have access to education, healthy food, medical care, a sustainable environment and economic opportunities,” said Kerry Rodgers, co-founder and executive director of Give A Day Global. “As we bring daylong volunteer opportunities to travelers worldwide, our goal is to engage as many people as possible in making a positive impact on our world. We are proud to be the only nonprofit that offers single-day volunteer opportunities for international travelers.”
Give A Day Global thoroughly vets all hosting nonprofit organizations to assess their effectiveness, ensure they have sound financials and verify their reputation for integrity and community impact, amongst other key requirements. Give A Day Global is currently collaborating with several U.S. corporations to assist their employees with finding volunteer opportunities while on travel as well.
“We have been collaborating with Give A Day Global for over a year, and it’s been extremely beneficial to have this network of volunteers support our cause, both with their time and financially,” said Elsa Bonilla, Director of Creciendo Juntos in Costa Rica. “The short-term volunteers are full of joy when they leave here. It makes a significant impact on our local communities, and many times we are building long-term relationships with the volunteers that extends beyond their one-day experience.” –
“Our daylong volunteer experience in Cancun was the highlight of our week-long family vacation,” said Elaine Schoch, editor at CarpeTravel.com. “The entire experience offered by Give A Day Global was incredibly simple and easy – it took only minutes to sign up, and the volunteer opportunity was well vetted and coordinated. My kids got to connect with local children in an unforgettable way, one that truly impacted them. This was a great experience to see another side of a destination and one we look forward to repeating in our future travels.”
For more information on Give A Day Global or to get involved as a volunteer, please visit www.giveadayglobal.org or find us on Twitter at @GiveADayGlobal.
About Give a Day Global
Give A Day Global is the only nonprofit in the U.S. that has a network of international non-profit organizations that offer single-day volunteer opportunities to travelers of all ages and demographics. Give A Day Global is a member of the Stanford-affiliated StartX accelerator program. For more information on Give A Day Global or to sign up for a volunteer opportunity abroad, please visit www.giveadayglobal.org
