VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Please complete the following volunteer application and email it to cheer.internationalgroup@gmail.com with the subject line ‘Volunteer Application- Your Name’. Please also make sure to attach your CV, an official background check, any relevant certifications, and include the dates you are available to volunteer in the email.

CHEERing has a range of different volunteer opportunities which range from remote volunteers to field volunteers. We are looking for people who can contribute to admin work (remote), translation/interpretation, or lactation support/infant weight monitoring/post-natal consultation (onsite in Athens). Please state which area you would be interested in contributing towards and note that we have minimum commitment requirements for both remote and field work volunteers. Remote volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week, whereas field workers are expected to commit to a minimum of 30 hours a week for at least one month. For long term volunteers, we are happy to discuss a shorter weekly commitment in exchange for at least 3 months of regular work.

Position: Estimated Date of Arrival (if applicable):Estimated Date of Departure (if applicable):

PROFILE:

Name:

Date of Birth:

Nationality:

Languages spoken:

Educational Background:

Certifications (Lactation, mid-wife, nurse etc.). Please attach evidence where applicable:

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Home Address:

Phone Number:

Email:

Skype ID:

Do you have any physical/medical conditions we need to know about?

Do you have any criminal convictions? Please provide your background check as an attachment in your email.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION:

CHEERing does the most to ensure the safety and protection of all of our volunteers and beneficiaries; however, in the case of an emergency we need to know who to contact!

Emergency Contact Name:

Emergency Contact Email:

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

Relationship to Emergency Contact:

MOTIVATIONS AND GOALS:

1. What has motivated you to apply for a volunteer position at CHEERing? (150 words max.)

2. What do you expect to gain from your volunteer experience at CHEERing? (200 words max.)

3. What do you already know about the Greece in regards to the refugee context? (200 words max.)

4. What previous volunteer/professional experience do you have that would aid you in contributing to CHEERing efforts? (200 words max.)

5. What particular skills do you possess that would make you an asset to CHEERing? (150 words max.)

6. Have you worked with vulnerable populations in the past? Please elaborate on why you would like to work with refugees specifically. (200 words max.)