There are important benefits to being a participating business or non-profit organization in Volunteers for Prosperity. Businesses and non-profit organizations will have their use of skilled volunteers taken into consideration in applications for federal grants associated with the Federally-supported initiatives relating to Volunteers for Prosperity.

Participating businesses and non-profit organizations also can gain additional exposure for an interest in their international development activities. Many corporations will welcome participation in Volunteers for Prosperity not only as a good way to contribute to global health and prosperity but also as a means of enhancing the continuing education and quality of life of their professional employees. In the same way, trade associations, professional societies and other membership organizations will find participation in Volunteers for Prosperity as a useful service to individual members seeking to contribute their talents to international development.