Education. Culture.

Community Development

DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER/ INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

Please word process, type or print clearly.

Name: ___________________________________________________

Current Address______________________________________________

City______________________________________________________________

State/Province_______________________________________________________

Zipcode____________________________________Country____________________

Day Phone__________________________________________________

Evening_______________________________________________________________

Phone Fax____________________________________________________________

Email______________________________________________________________
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
City: _________________________State/Province: ____________Zip Code: _________

Country: __________________

Day Phone: ___________________________________________________________

Evening: _____________________________________________________________

Phone Fax: ___________________________________________________________

Occupation / Employer: _________________________________________________

Marital Status: _______________Birth date: __________Citizenship____________

Signature of applicant: ______________________________Date: _______________


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EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Relation: _________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Tel: ________________________________________________________________

For which position(s) are you applying? Please cycle choice/s

Development Coordinator Volunteer Management

Education Coordinator Cultural Coordinator

Fundraising Coordinator Community Outreach

Research Assistant Other (specify) ______________

Language Skills
Languages: _____________________ Years spoken or studied

Proficiency: ____________ (Excellent—Intermediate—Poor)

Education (post secondary-school): ______________________________

School Location: ____________________________

Major/Degree: _____________________________ Date of Graduation____________

(Please, attach your most recent resume)

Will you earn college credits from working with Africa Project, Inc? Yes___ No: ______

What program are you applying for?

Internship: ________________________Volunteer__________________________


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Work Experience:

Position: ______________________Responsibilities: _________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Firm/Organization: _______________________________________________________

Location: ___________________________ Dates: ______________________________

Volunteer and Community Service Experience:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

International Work, Study, and Travel experience:

______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Other Skills and Talents (Artistic, musical, athletic, literary, technical, trade)

Awards and Accomplishments:

VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT PREFERENCES

Do you prefer office or field emphasis?

All Office Mostly Office/Some Field Half-Field/Half Office
All Field Mostly Field/Some Office No preference


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How much supervision would you prefer?
Much—I would like to learn about development by working closely with a mentor.
Some—I need some guidance, but I prefer to work independently once I am shown
direction.
Little—I prefer to work independently.
Do you have any other preferences regarding your placement?
Please feel free to be as explicit as you like, using extra paper if necessary.

How did you learn of Africa Project, Inc?

____________________________________________________________________

ESSAY QUESTIONS:
Please answer all of the following questions on separate paper. Answers must be typed.
Questions 1-7 require answers of a few sentences and 8 requires an answer of 500 words.

1. Why are you applying to become an Africa Project, Inc. Volunteer?

2. On what grounds did you select the position(s) and sector(s) to which you are
applying, as you specified on page one of the application? Explain how your
previous skills and experiences will enhance your volunteer work. If you do not
have experience in your chosen field, explain how your participation will benefit
the Africa Project, Inc.,
3. What does the term “Development” and “Charitable” assistance mean to you
personally?
4. How do you imagine someone from the developing world would define the same
terms?
5. What will you do to advance the Africa Project, Inc. Programs in general?

6. Please write an essay (about 500 words) commenting on one of the following
topics, drawing from your personal experience where applicable: Ethnocentrism,
Racism, Sexism, Economic Inequality, Human Rights, Poverty, War, and
Diseases.

B EFORE YOU MAIL IN YOUR APPLICATION…

Please take the time to fill in this checklist to ensure that your application is complete.
I have included:
• This signed, completed application
• My résumé in English or translated into English
• One (1) passport size photograph
• Two letters of recommendation

Africa Project, Inc., does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of, color/race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status or gender expression,
national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or veteran's status in employment,
education, and all other program areas.


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 AFRICA PROJECT, INC.

Education. Culture. Community Development

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Name of applicant____________________________________________

Position applying for _______________________________________

Name of reference____________________________________________________

Occupation____________________________Employer__________________________

Length and nature of relationship with applicant_____________________________

To the Recommender: The applicant has applied for a volunteer position with Africa
Project, Inc.. The applicant, if accepted, will be working at our office or at another
location around the country. On a separate sheet of paper, preferably letterhead,
Please comment on the applicant's ability to successfully carry out such a
internship/volunteer assignment, and based on your prior experience evaluate the
applicant in the following areas:
1. Teamwork 3) Cross-cultural adjustment
2. Leadership qualities and initiative
3. Other useful information about the applicant

Please return your recommendation to the applicant in a sealed envelope, signed and
dated to:
Africa Project, Inc.
P.O.BOX 386
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Telephone: 919-439-0480
Fax: (919) 439-3607
E-mail: volunteers@africaproject.net


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