Donation Policy

Indian Volunteer Trust believes in ethical, voluntary, and transparent support for social good. This Donation Policy outlines how contributions are accepted, used, and governed.

1. Nature of Donations

• All donations to Indian Volunteer Trust are voluntary.
• No individual or group is pressured, influenced, or obligated to donate.
• Donations may be accepted in material form and/or monetary form as decided by the organization.

2. Types of Donations Accepted

• Material Donations (clothes, grocery items, recyclable materials, religious items, etc.)
• Service-Based Support (skills, time, professional services)
• Event-Based Contributions (voluntary support during approved events)
• Monetary Donations (only through approved, transparent channels when enabled)

3. Purpose & Use of Donations

Donations are used strictly for organizational, social, community, and charitable purposes.

• Supporting active volunteers and community initiatives
• Organizing approved events and activities
• Welfare of society, environment, animals, women, and senior citizens
• Operational needs aligned with the Trust’s mission

No donation shall be used for personal benefit, political activity, or unlawful purposes.

4. No Guarantee or Consideration

• Donations do not guarantee membership, leadership roles, or special privileges
• No employment, income, or business opportunities are assured
• Influence over decisions or activities is not permitted

5. Transparency & Accountability

• The Trust maintains basic records of donations received and their utilization
• Authorized office bearers oversee donation handling
• Donation details may be reviewed internally for ethical use
• Summarized information may be shared for transparency when appropriate

6. Fundraising Ethics

• Aggressive fundraising is strictly prohibited
• Cash collection without written authorization is not allowed
• All fundraising activities must be pre-approved

7. Refund & Return Policy

• Donations once accepted and utilized are non-refundable
• Exceptional cases may be reviewed at the discretion of the Trust

8. Tax Benefits

• Tax exemption benefits will be clearly communicated if applicable
• Donors should not assume eligibility unless officially stated

9. Legal Compliance

• All donations are governed by applicable laws of India
• The Trust complies with statutory and regulatory requirements

10. Changes to Donation Policy

Indian Volunteer Trust reserves the right to modify this Donation Policy at any time to reflect:

• Legal requirements
• Organizational changes
• Operational needs

For donation-related queries:
📧 info@indianvolunteers.org