Committed to ethical volunteering and adhering to responsible travelling, EDGE of AFRICA strives to provide team members with a life-changing, authentic African experience via participation in sustainable projects that are making actual, tangible differences to the communities and the natural environment of Africa.
Overview
EDGE of AFRICA operates volunteer projects in Africa, specialising in community empowerment, wildlife research and environmental restoration projects in some of Africa's most beautiful areas. Our organisation operates without any official funding. We rely solely on the goodwill, dedication and enthusiasm of our team members and volunteers. As winner of multiple awards, we accommodate all ages and nationalities, and guarantee an authentic, African experience. At EDGE of AFRICA, we are passionate about our volunteer programmes and we aim to distill our passion for Africa’s community and environment in each volunteer joining our mission- making sure that we conduct our programmes responsibly. EDGE of AFRICA- volunteering, done right!
Sometimes it feels like the biggest obstacle to going abroad is financing your trip, but that doesn't have to be the case! EDGE of AFRICA has teamed up with FundMyTravel so that participants can make their very own fundraising pages online. This way, you have a creative platform to communicate personal messages, keep your audience engaged with your travel plans, and collect the funding to help make this experience a possibility.
With a simplified payment system, participants collect funds right to their secure PayPal or WePay account. There is a solid team of experienced travelers and professionals at FundMyTravel, who are here to offer campaigners support, including insights for fundraising success. You can check out a few tips below before clicking the button above, to get started!
FUND
Just like travel, fundraising is about an exchange - so whether you send them post cards, create a video-diary, start a blog, or grow a photo gallery - make sure to share these things with your networks in exchange for their donations and online support! You can check out more unique and creative ideas on our Fundraising Toolkit.
MARKET
Using Social Media, writing Personal Emails and sharing consistent Updates on your campaign are essential steps for reaching that fundraising goal. You can plan the most inspiring trip, upload a video about it, and complete your campaign with profile details, but it won't make a difference unless you tell everyone where to find it!
THANK
Be sure to thank any and everyone who contributes to your campaign either through funding, shares, or even just likes. Be sure to acknowledge your supporters through Facebook and Twitter shout-outs, fun and engaging videos, individual emails or messages, hand-written letters and they are more likely to spread the word on your campaign efforts.