V-All: Making volunteering a habit through gamification
Introducing our next grant as a part of a recent pilot experiment that aims to bridge the funding gap on building bold ideas into scalable solutions!
Founded by Bindi Dharia, V-All is reimagining volunteering as a lifelong journey through its civic action platform. India faces a $21 billion funding gap to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), yet only 1% of Indians actively engage in giving in any form – time, skills or money. On the other hand, nonprofits across the country face persistent challenges in attracting skilled volunteers who can provide time and expertise to advance their missions.
By building meaningful connections between individuals and social causes, V-All is helping create a culture of giving in India by making it engaging and aspirational. With early traction from partnerships with schools, colleges, and community organizations, V-All is well-positioned to transform India’s volunteering landscape.
V-All’s gamified platform makes volunteering accessible and rewarding. Volunteers can discover opportunities that match their skills, interests, and availability. Personalized quests allow users to track their impact, build a giving portfolio, and develop a lifelong habit of civic engagement. Simultaneously, nonprofits gain access to skilled volunteers, helping them deliver programs more effectively.
With ACT’s pre-MVP grant, V-All will:
- Develop key platform features, including gamified user journeys
- Build AI-powered matching to connect volunteers with nonprofits
- Create a marketplace for rewards and recognition to encourage sustained engagement
In addition to funding, ACT will provide technical advisory and strategic mentorship on business model development and fundraising to support V-All in scaling their MVP effectively.
By connecting socially conscious individuals with nonprofits in need of critical skills, V-All aims to democratize philanthropy and engage over 2 million volunteers by 2027. We’re excited to support V-All as they work to build a more engaged, empowered, and socially conscious India.
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