Description
The project addresses the need of Samaritans Association to overcome the barriers to volunteering (turnover and prejudices) and attract more volunteers to support its causes related to children and women at risk, blood donation and voluntary work. First, a study of the attitudes to volunteering and donation will be held among 400 people aged 18-65 in Stara Zagora. Second, a strategy to attract supporters will be developed by means of online tools and motivational meetings with about 300 business representatives. Finally, 3 public events will be held to support the causes of children with rare diseases, children in foster care and violence against children. It is expected that by the end of the project 160 volunteers will be attracted, 50 of them new. The project will not only boost the capacity of Samaritans Association enabling it to expand its social services but will also benefit the volunteers involved and support the most vulnerable members of the local community.
Summary of project results
The project implementation contributed to several successful good practices that boosted the capacity of the organization for giving and work with volunteers. First, cause-related payroll giving was introduced and presented to about 100 employees of ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3. Second, about 50% of the 70 informed business representatives joined modern giving schemes. Third, over 600 young people aged 18-35 and people aged 35-63 were attracted to the project via a campaign of sport activities, blood donation suits and inspiring messages suitable for school students. More information can be found at
https://www.samaritans.bg/dari
Summary of bilateral results