HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center
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Founded in 2004 by a group of young professionals who believed people can make a difference, HandsOn Shanghai is an officially registered non-profit organization with the Shanghai Civil Affair Bureau since 2010. Governed by a board of 11 members, the HandsOn Shanghai volunteer platform helps to bridge the divide that exists between individuals who are looking to give back to their community and the organizations that would benefit from the support that volunteers can provide. With a primary objective of providing flexible volunteer opportunities for busy professionals and serving local charities in needs, HOS manages a big group of volunteers and a diverse range of community service projects in Shanghai Currently we engage more than 2500 volunteers each month through …
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HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center is a human services nonprofit based in Shanghai, China. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Founded in 2004 by a group of young professionals who believed people can make a difference, HandsOn Shanghai is an officially registered non-profit organization with the Shanghai Civil Affair Bureau since 2010. Governed by a board of 11 members, the HandsOn Shanghai volunteer platform helps to bridge the divide that exists between individuals who are looking to give back to their community and the organizations that would benefit from the support that volunteers can provide. With a primary objective of providing flexible volunteer opportunities for busy professionals and serving local charities in needs, HOS manages a big group of volunteers and a diverse range of community service projects in Shanghai... HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center is a human services organization based in China. The organization was founded in 2010.
HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center is located in Shanghai, China. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its address is C22, Building-B 5F, #505 Xinbei Rd., Minhang District.
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Quick facts about HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center
- What is HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center?
- HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center is a human services nonprofit organization based in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2004 by a group of young professionals who believed people can make a difference, HandsOn Shanghai is an officially registered non-profit organization with the Shanghai Civil Affair Bureau since 2010. Governed by a board of 11 members, the HandsOn Shanghai volunteer platform helps to bridge the divide that exists between individuals who are looking to give back to their community and the organizations that would benefit from the support that volunteers can provide. With a primary objective of providing flexible volunteer opportunities for busy professionals and serving local charities in needs, HOS manages a big group of volunteers and a diverse range of community service projects in Shanghai Currently we engage more than 2500 volunteers each month through more than 150 local service projects. Projects that benefit the young and old through long term, committed, partnerships with more than 75 project partners. With our mission is to promote volunteerism, inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world, we envision a world in which individuals, students, and corporate leaders are able to discover (and harness) their power to make a difference, participate as volunteers, and participants in the development of healthy, vibrant, and resilient communities.
- When was HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center founded?
- HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center was founded in 2010.
- Where is HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center located?
- Headquartered in Shanghai, China.
- Is HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center trustworthy?
- HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center's website?
- http://www.handsonshanghai.org.cn
- Are donations to HandsOn Shanghai Volunteer Service Center tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of China under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.