VMF Community Partners works with trusted local organisations already serving elders in their communities.

VMF acts as a supplemental funder and capacity-building partner, while the partner retains full ownership of its activities, its volunteers, and its relationships with the elders it serves.

How it Works

VMF provides scoped financial support and  capacity-building sessions.

• Financial support is limited to transportation and communication costs for elderly beneficiaries and the volunteers who support them on a consistent basis.
• Capacity Building covers programme design, reporting frameworks, fundraising, and grant readiness. 

Eligibility

VMF Community Partners is open to organisations that meet the following criteria:

• Already operating as an organised community group serving elders, with at least one year of activity prior to applying
• Formally registered as a benevolent society, NGO, or community-based organisation, or operating as an informally organised group with clear leadership
• Based in a rural or underserved area
• Able to open a bank account for direct deposit, or willing to do so as part of onboarding
• Willing to participate in monthly reporting and capacity-building sessions
• Willing to commit to a defined engagement period

VMF supports partners in building documentation capacity through on-the-ground assistance, so groups that are still developing their internal systems are welcome to apply.

How to Apply

Community organisations interested in becoming a VMF Community Partner can reach out to VMF at operations@veramayfoundation.org. Please include a brief introduction to your organisation, the community you serve, the elder care work you are already doing, and the name and contact details of a lead representative. A member of the VMF team will respond to discuss next steps.