Lots of different questions here.

Volunteers are not considered donors in that they can't really deduct their volunteer-related expenses as donations. Nor can the entity claim them as revenue, unless the volunteers donate to the nonprofit and then the nonprofit buys their tickets.

In general, the last thing we need is yet another nonprofit. Why don't you try finding an organization with a similar mission that could partner with you to see if it works?

For example, you essentially become a self-contained department within that charity. You then recruit your own volunteers and donors, run everything through them, and… If you actually need to stand alone in the future… You can separate as an independent organization at that time.

But this way you will not need to setup all your own systems, file your own tax documents, conduct your own audit, etc

The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect that begins with the individual and non-profit organization and extends beyond the larger community, benefiting everyone in its wake. In addition to the personal satisfaction and deeper understanding of community gained in helping a person or organization, individuals who volunteer are likely to develop a network of contacts that can be useful when searching for a job. Volunteering can add depth to college applications and help give teens perspective. Volunteering as an adult can help keep a resume current with experience, as well as give the individual a deeper sense of pride and community. Individuals who connect with their causes on a deeper level and have skills and talents that are specifically relevant in a certain sector can have a greater impact in their work.
While many people think of feeding homeless people or reading to children as their only options for volunteering, there are many more opportunities to serve, including digital volunteering. Read more about each sector's accomplishments and available volunteer opportunities. Includes organizations that provide pro bono legal aid, individual and family services, residential care, job training and community and housing development. Volunteer by leading or participating in a trail or river clean-up, assist in wildlife research, participate in awareness events, or provide administrative service to the organization. Includes performing arts groups, non-profit radio and television, scientific, natural, and historical museums, orchestras, literary organizations, and other humanities-oriented organizations. Includes non-profit hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations. Volunteer clerical assistance assemble care packages for international disaster aid and help promote and organize events or campaigns.
Gaining volunteer experience can often spark a passion within the individual to become more involved in a cause and even seek a long-term career in that field. Harnessing the drive felt through volunteering and channelling it toward a structured job with a non-profit can lead to financial stability, personal benefits, and a greater influence within one’s community. Here are some things to think about when considering making the change from volunteer to non-profit employee. Your volunteer position may become so crucial to the success of the organization, you may be able to turn the position into a job.

Be prepared to show the organization manager how you have helped the bottom line of the organization. Offer to help your organization apply for grants or other financial help that can be used to pay your salary. If you have had a positive financial impact on an organization, you should highlight this in your job search. However, finding the perfect job at a non-profit organization takes some searching. First, it is important to recognize what makes a company a non-profit. A non-profit organization is not owned by anyone and is therefore not controlled by a person or multiple shareholders the way a normal company is. A director or board of directors and a committee made up of members usually leads the non-profit organization.

The organization may use all profits to further its mission rather than distributing the surplus to investors or directors as dividends. It is best to perform independent research as well as inquire with the organization about their purpose and NPO status. In a 2012 report from the Centre for Civil Society Studies at Johns Hopkins University, non-profit employment represents 10.1 percent of total US employment, totalling 10.7 million employees. Within each non-profit sector mentioned above there is a group of organizations working to contribute to their cause.

Job opportunities in non-profits can often be like those available in traditional companies. You will not find salespeople or a sales department at a non-profit because, instead of convincing people to buy a certain product, employees work to motivate the public to donate time or resources. Three common jobs you might find in a non-profit organization are detailed below, with role description, average salary, and an explanation of why that position is different from an equivalent job in a for-profit company. Fundraising is one of the most important parts of a functioning non-profit.
Most companies rely on sales of products or services to earn money, but because there is no tangible product to give to donors in exchange for their financial support, fundraisers need to be skilled at making donors feel comfortable giving money, and show them that their donation is significant to the cause of the organization.
I am sceptical of the fact that Volunteers would be donors if they offer training in education programs
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