Learn about our mission, our founder, and the communities we serve.
Ways to Engage
Volunteerism is the hallmark of Chisolm Trimble Foundation mission.
Working alongside community leaders and organizations, the Chisolm Trimble Foundation collaborates with dedicated volunteers to support initiatives that strengthen communities and create meaningful impact. Through these efforts, we aim to empower local partners and contribute to long-term, sustainable growth.
Volunteering with the Chisolm Trimble Foundation not only helps advance the communities we serve, but also offers a rewarding and transformative experience for individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
We are deeply grateful to our volunteers who generously contribute their time, skills, and knowledge to support our mission and help drive positive change.
Working with reformers in developing and emerging market countries
Why Ways to Engage
Share your expertise and experience with local counterparts in emerging market countries
Contribute to financial stability by advancing wider adoption of “leading practices” in financial services
Gain knowledge of local financial markets and economies
Expand your world experience and perspective
Develop lasting relationships with a global network of professional contacts
Whom We Look For
Finance, legal, business and civil society professionals, from both private and public sectors, with a minimum of 10 years of experience
Experts with sense of social responsibility
Desire to contribute their knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills
High level of comfort operating in international environments
Commitment to objectivity
Executive Coaching and Mentoring
Experienced professionals can serve as coaches or mentors for senior management at one of our 178 social enterprise clients. Duration and time commitment varies to meet the needs of both volunteer and client, but typical engagements are for 2 hours a month, over the course of several months. Experienced volunteers who wish to stay engaged in between assignment also have the opportunity to act as a peer mentor for new volunteers. By sharing your experience and answering questions, peer mentors help our new volunteers prepare for their upcoming projects.
Pro Bono Consulting Engagements
Pro Bono Consulting Engagements are an opportunity for you to use your skills to increase the scale, sustainability, and impact of poverty-focused organizations through on-site technical assistance and training or through remote consulting. Engagement duration and time commitments vary, but on average, volunteers contribute approximately 200 hours of their time over a three to four month time period
