
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below are the most frequently asked questions we have received.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] or at 1800 434 1328
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A project volunteer is someone who has joined the administrative team of DevXchange to help with project monitoring and support services.
If you are interested in joining the team, please see Join Us to begin the process.
Anyone who has humanitarian values that align with the mission, vision and values of Devxchange International and are willing to join the administrative team in helping to monitor and support its programs/projects.
Once you are a registered project volunteer of Devxchange you will have many opportunities like:
- join the administrative team
- provide support to a specific program/project.
- get involved with overseas local implementing partners.
Devxchange International projects are worldwide though concentrated in areas of greatest humanitarian need and where we have adequate administrative support to liaise with the local implementing partner. Since inception, we have supported projects in more than 30 countries.
Yes, most donations are eligible for tax receipts except where personal benefit is received. Tax receipts are issued at the end of the year.
For most of our projects, there is a local implementing partner on the ground that oversees the implementation of the project. Our name, ‘Devxchange’, implies a development exchange. It is a two-way street of learning from other cultures and working together to improve the lives of others.
We do not operate as a volunteer placement service but opportunities may exist with local implementing partners and as part of the administrative team there are many opportunities to visit and report on programs/projects. Volunteers can raise support through us for their volunteer opportunities.
Yes, we rely on volunteers for nearly everything in our organization. This helps us keep our administrative overhead to a minimum. If you are interested in volunteering your time or expertise, please send a Volunteer Inquiry to connect with us.
We are not a funding organization and do not receive or fulfill requests for funding. All of the funding for our projects comes from funds raised and allocated to specific programs/projects.
How do I...?
The CRA does not allow donor directed giving, however, the Board of DevXchange will honor your wishes to the extent that it aligns with its charitable purposes and there is no personal benefit. To donate to a specific program/project, search our projects to find one you would be interested in. For a listing of all projects – click here. Each project profile describes the project and its activities. You can donate directly on any project profile or if you require assistance, please contact us via email – [email protected]
For a list of all the ways to donate click here.
There are two ways to make a recurring donation
- Select the option for Recurring Monthly Donation from the menu of the project you wish to donate to. You can then enter any amount you wish. The amount will automatically be donated every month. If you wish to stop a monthly donation you can contact us.
- To have monthly donations come out of your bank account- download our pre-authorized donation form, fill it out, and mail it along with a void cheque to Devxchange at PO Box 224, Barrie, ON L4M 4T2.
You may send a cheque made out to
Devxchange
PO Box 224
Barrie, ON L4M 4T2
Please specify by way of note or memo on cheque the designation.
Online donation portal: ccministries.net/international/devxchange
To make a tax deductible US donation please mail your cheque to:
Coordinated Christian Ministries
1321 Trinity Park Dr.
Louisville, KY 40213-2119
Please specify Devxchange and the name of the project that you would like to donate to.
Most donations to Devxchange are eligible for a tax receipt unless there is a personal benefit like a meal, gift, auction or concert involved. In such cases only the amount donated that is more than the personal benefit received is eligible for a tax receipt. Your tax receipt will be combined with all your donations for the year and mailed or emailed to to you at the end of the year.
Available to volunteer?
We are always looking for volunteers to assist our project leaders or support our organization.