2. BEAN
• “There is more to life.”
• Community outreach organization, registered
Chinese charity with 3,500 members, the
majority of whom are Chinese. Over 1000%
growth in three years.
• Volunteer-run. No one on salary.
3. What kinds of work does BEAN do?
• Service Projects: migrant schools and
community centers, foster
homes, orphanages, elderly care
centers, centers for the disabled, centers for
animals, environmental projects, occasional
partnering with other charity groups on
specific events.
• Community-Building: social events to bring
people together and fundraising for our
projects.
4. What is BEAN’s ethos?
• Volunteer needs are equally as important as
charity needs.
• What we promise volunteers: no language
requirements, free, hands-on, no hassle, GREAT
EVENTS.
• What we promise charities:
confidentiality, respect their wishes, bring our
own supplies, mentor/support them, GREAT
EVENTS.
• What we get for that: loyal volunteers and charity
partners.
5. How much was donated?
• Over 4,000 RMB
• Thank you on behalf of the charities you
supported for providing them with much-
needed supplies!
6. Where did it go? Part 1
Games for
Sunshine
Home
1056.10
RMB
12. Where did it go? Part 4
Diapers for
Orphanage
990 RMB
13. Why is donating money so hard?
• Accountability/Due Diligence/Checks and
Balances – comprehensive process, even
when working with our direct partners
• TIME – For example, this project took 50+
hours.
• Many groups want access for cash – Why is
that illegal? What are the ethical boundaries?
14. To Find Out More
If you’d like to get involved on your own, you’re
welcome to join us at
http://shanghai.beanonline.org!