JustWorld International

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are welcome to apply for field assignments in Cambodia, Honduras and Senegal. For more information on JustWorld International projects and partners in these countries please refer to the 'About JWI' web page.

All applications must be sent to:
JustWorld International
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 308
White Plains, NY 10604

In Europe, applications may be sent to:
JustWorld International
116 bd Maurice Barres
92200 Neuilly sur Seine
FRANCE

To expedite the selection process, an electronic version of your application may also be sent to: jwinfo@justworldinternational.org

Prospective volunteers are strongly encouraged to arrange a telephone interview with JustWorld International upon submission of the volunteer application.

First-time volunteers should plan on working in the field for at least one month between June and August. Exact dates will be determined based on the most economical travel days during those weeks.

Returning volunteers are strongly encouraged to accept a three to six-month field assignment.

Volunteers will be provided with pre-departure information on the country of assignment. They will also be required to prove that they have diligently and adequately prepared for the volunteer experience on their own and in cooperation with JustWorld International. Failure to prepare for the assignment could result in its cancellation.

All volunteers will receive confirmation within one month of the reception of their volunteer application.

Checklist:

Completed application form
Curriculum vitae
Unofficial copy of university transcript
Responses to three essay questions

Click here for the JWI Volunteer Application

Qualifications and Responsibilities of a JustWorld International Volunteer

Qualifications

Must either be enrolled in an accredited college or university or be recent graduates
Must express a demonstrated commitment to social justice work
Must be fluent in English
Should possess a familiarity with other languages, trade and development issues, and/or globalization

Responsibilities
While working on behalf of JWI, a Volunteer's responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

To represent JWI at any internal and external events or conferences as deemed appropriate for the Volunteer's service
To attend JWI meetings and workshops prior to, during and after volunteer assignment
To ensure that JWI has access to the most up-to-date information concerning the Volunteer's service
To maintain weekly contact with JWI while serving in the field
To network with grassroots humanitarian organizations, as needed and appropriate
To submit a comprehensive report following the Volunteer's service of a caliber to be used in a JWI publication
To promote JWI during organized presentations and events




				BECOME A VOLUNTEER Volunteers are welcome to apply for field assignments in Cambodia, Honduras and Senegal. For more information on JustWorld International projects and partners in these countries please refer to the 'About JWI' web page. All applications must be sent to: JustWorld International Attn: Volunteer Coordinator 925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 308 White Plains, NY 10604 In Europe, applications may be sent to: JustWorld International 116 bd Maurice Barres 92200 Neuilly sur Seine FRANCE To expedite the selection process, an electronic version of your application may also be sent to: jwinfo@justworldinternational.org Prospective volunteers are strongly encouraged to arrange a telephone interview with JustWorld International upon submission of the volunteer application. First-time volunteers should plan on working in the field for at least one month between June and August. Exact dates will be determined based on the most economical travel days during those weeks. Returning volunteers are strongly encouraged to accept a three to six-month field assignment. Volunteers will be provided with pre-departure information on the country of assignment. They will also be required to prove that they have diligently and adequately prepared for the volunteer experience on their own and in cooperation with JustWorld International. Failure to prepare for the assignment could result in its cancellation. All volunteers will receive confirmation within one month of the reception of their volunteer application. Checklist: Completed application form Curriculum vitae Unofficial copy of university transcript Responses to three essay questions Click here for the JWI Volunteer Application Qualifications and Responsibilities of a JustWorld International Volunteer Qualifications Must either be enrolled in an accredited college or university or be recent graduates Must express a demonstrated commitment to social justice work Must be fluent in English Should possess a familiarity with other languages, trade and development issues, and/or globalization Responsibilities While working on behalf of JWI, a Volunteer's responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to the following: To represent JWI at any internal and external events or conferences as deemed appropriate for the Volunteer's service To attend JWI meetings and workshops prior to, during and after volunteer assignment To ensure that JWI has access to the most up-to-date information concerning the Volunteer's service To maintain weekly contact with JWI while serving in the field To network with grassroots humanitarian organizations, as needed and appropriate To submit a comprehensive report following the Volunteer's service of a caliber to be used in a JWI publication To promote JWI during organized presentations and events