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Q: I am from another country. Can I volunteer with World Vision US? Q: What skills are required for a volunteer position? Q: What types of volunteer jobs do you offer? Q: How many hours do you require from volunteers? Q: Does World Vision hire volunteers? Q: How do I apply for a volunteer position? Q: Do you send volunteers overseas? A: We currently do not send volunteers from the U.S. to international locations. Top Q: I am from another country. Can I volunteer with World Vision US? A: We frequently receive requests from international students and individuals who are interested in interning or volunteering with World Vision United States. Unfortunately, World Vision U.S. does not have the staff, nor the resources to accomodate these requests due to the complexity of issues involved. We encourage you to contact a World Vision office near you for opportunities to become involved. Please visit our World Vision International website at www.wvi.org to find contact information for many of our World Vision International offices. If you are located in Africa, you may also visit our World Vision Africa website at www.wvafrica.org for opportunities in your area. Q: What skills are required for a volunteer position?A: This depends on the type of work a volunteer will be doing. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word or similar program is necessary for positions requiring the use of a computer. Q: What types of volunteer jobs do you offer? A: Data entry, filing, general office support, computer technology, customer service, event planning, special projects, and sorting. Some volunteer jobs are based on the skill and experience of the volunteer. Q: How many hours do you require from volunteers? A: We will coordinate a schedule based on the volunteer’s availability and the department’s need. Most volunteers work one to two days per week for 4-16 hours total. We do ask a minimum commitment of three months. Q: Does World Vision hire volunteers? A: Yes. They must go through the same employment application process as other applicants. Q: How do I apply for a volunteer position? A: Send inquiries to vol-int@worldvision.org. An application will be forwarded to you along with a required background check form. Q: What types of opportunities do you have for interns? A: We place interns according to the intern’s major, interest, and skill level. We have opportunities in broad categories of marketing, internet, international programs, corporate giving, public relations, finance, and more. Q: Do interns have to be students in a university, college, or technical school? A: Interns must be currently enrolled in a university, college, or technical school or have been enrolled within the past year. Q: Do students interning at World Vision have networking opportunities? A: Networking is encouraged and interns are provided those opportunities. Q: Does World Vision have a structured intern program? A: Our summer intern program is structured. It is geared to help interns gain a holistic view of World Vision. There are opportunities to meet with leadership and other interns at weekly intern meetings. Q: Do you send interns to your international projects? A: No, we do not have international intern opportunities at this time. Q: How many hours are required for an internship? A: This depends on how many credit hours are needed, and the intern’s schedule. Many interns need to work part-time in the summer. We work around the intern’s schedule. Most intern positions require at least two full days a week, or four half days. |  |
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