Frequently Asked Questions

The typical group size is 10 students.

Our general guideline is for students to wrap up their programs within 90 days.

The main responsibilities include identifying participating students, distributing project cards, and monitoring student progress. GDG will send updates so you know where each student is at. Other things that are helpful for a successful program include kicking off the program with a meeting and doing periodic check-ins to monitor student progress.

Students are prompted to register their cards on our website via the Student Registration form with parent/guardian approval. GDG is notified and we confirm that they are a participating student. Once verified, GDG notifies the parent and you via email that the card has been activated and the student can get started on their project.

Once students complete their projects, they’ll report back to share the impact they had plus any reflections from their project. The Participation Experience form is on our website.

• What progress have you made since we last met?
• What challenges have you encountered, and how did you overcome them?
• What have you learned so far?
• Do you need to make any adjustments to finish the project?
• Is there any additional support you need?
• What could you do to continue your project’s impact beyond its completion?

We encourage you to think outside the box on ways you can impact your communities!

• Are there ways I can grow my $100 to have a greater impact?
• Who can I collaborate with for my project (personal connections, organizations, businesses, family, friends, classmates, etc)?
• What community needs inspire you? Whose lives could be improved? What do I care about?

Remember to capture photos/videos to include with your final reflection!

Once you receive your project card, register it on our website via the Student Registration form with parent/guardian approval. GDG is notified and confirms your participation. Once verified, we email your parent/guardian and your educator that the card has been activated so you can begin your project.

It typically takes one business day to verify your participation and activate the card. Activations are processed during our business hours (Monday–Friday). If you register after hours or on a weekend, activation occurs the next business day.

After activation, funds take about a day to load—so you can usually start using your card the following day.

If you’re asked for a PIN with your Jassby Card, use the last 4 digits of the Lot Number printed on the back of the card just below the card number (in smaller print). Sometimes the PIN can be bypassed by choosing the credit option.

There’s a QR code on the back of the card—scan it to view your balance.

Email our team at thebenjaminproject@globaldoinggood.org and we’ll look into it.

Once your project is wrapped up, report back with a reflection and the impact you had. Complete the Participation Experience form on our website.