Create Your Own Impact

Turn your passion into a project

Program Creators

At Trek Relief, our Program Creators are the visionaries behind meaningful projects. They harness our platform, tools, and networks to transform their passions into community-benefiting initiatives. We acknowledge their dedicated efforts and have established structures to recognize and reward their valuable contributions.

Qualifications

To be a successful Program Creator at Trek Relief, individuals should possess the following qualifications:

A genuine passion for Trek Relief's mission, including prior participation on a Trek Relief trip to understand our standards and fundraising approaches.
Leadership skills, including the potential to lead trips and train fellow Trip Leaders, based on prior trip leading experience with Trek Relief.
The ability to independently drive projects from conception to realization, demonstrating self-motivation.
Proficiency in collaborating effectively with international partners, valuing diverse cultures, and navigating local dynamics with respect and cultural sensitivity.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Program Creator (Director) at Trek Relief, your roles and responsibilities encompass:

Identify community-declared issues aligned with our nonprofit mission and collaborate with locals to develop sustainable solutions via ongoing project(s) with local nonprofit partners.
Create fundraising opportunities by designing engaging volunteer experiences and attractive local tours, as well as seeking grant/funding opportunities.
Create persuasive campaigns on Trek Relief's platform, effectively conveying program goals with compelling visuals.
Develop informative trip materials for participants, outlining expectations, conditions, packing lists, and other relevant details.

Compensation

To express our appreciation for your commitment to making a positive impact, we offer the following compensation structure:

Per realized trip, the trip’s Program Director receives a base compensation of 1,000 USD, plus the remaining profit split 50/50 with the organization as commission.
- For example, a program generates one trip per year with 7 participants contributing 2,900 USD each, for a total of $17,400, with budget allocations of 40% to the charitable project, 20% to admin, and 40% to the tour operator. With a remaining profit of $270 to be split, the Program Director will receive $1,135 as total compensation for the trip.
- US residents will receive IRS 1099-NEC forms.
The Trip Leader—who may also be the Program Director—can receive reimbursement of up to 2,000 USD of the trip budget to cover their incurred travel expenses (economical transportation to/from the destination within specified limits), as well as their portion of the trip participation costs.

Charitable Projects

Programs consist of one or more charitable projects, which allow for volunteering activities and fundraising by trip participants and donors. These projects are created hand-in-hand with local nonprofit partners on the ground.

Priorities

Projects are prioritized by Trek Relief based on:

Alignment with the Organizational Mission
- The organization aims to dedicate at least two-thirds of its projects toward environmental causes
Opportunity for Meaningful Volunteer Work
Attractiveness of Travel Itinerary and Location
Impact and Sustainability
Urgency of Aid

Criteria

All projects must comply with the IRS Exemption Requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Program Creation Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Eligibility

Have you successfully created and led a program with Trek Relief?

Yes

Program Title:

Location(s) of Program:

Date(s) of Program:

Program Details

What inspired you to initiate the creation of your program, and how does your personal connection with the project and the land drive your commitment to its success?

Please describe the key achievements and outcomes of your program, including any quantitative metrics (e.g., number of participants, funds raised, community impact).

Reflect on the long-term sustainability of your program. How do you envision it making a lasting impact on the community and environment it serves, both with and without continued involvement from Trek Relief?

What were the community, tour operator, and participant reactions to the program? Please highlight any notable stories.

What advice would you give to aspiring program creators based on your experience? Is there anything you would have done differently in hindsight?

Reflect on your experience as a program creator with Trek Relief. How has this experience impacted you personally and professionally? This may be shared as a testimonial that may inspire others interested in program creation with Trek Relief.

Please provide any additional information or insights you would like to share with the review committee.

By submitting this application, I confirm the accuracy of the provided information. If chosen as a Program Creator Grant recipient, I agree to be featured as a Program Creator on Trek Relief's website and social media platforms. I also commit to actively supporting the project's success and engaging with the Trek Relief community.