Youth Challenge International

Program Overview

	-	Overview
	-	Key Features and Benefits
	-	Program Calendar
	-	Your Fundraising
	-	How YCI Uses Your Fundraising
	-	Field Conditions
	-	Apply Now

APPLICATION FORM

Each year we get hundreds of motivated young people for far fewer positions. We have a variety of projects. Please take a look at the Program Countries and the Program Calendar to find YOUR volunteer experience. We use the information you submit to place people on the right volunteer project. YCI is an exceptional way to volunteer and travel overseas with purpose, to make a difference by working with local youth.

Please take the time to fill out this application. Every field with a red star [red star here] is obligatory – you will not be able to submit the application without filling those in.

Congratulations on taking the first step in make a world of difference!

Overseas Volunteer Application

First Name:*

Last Name:*

E-mail Address:*

Confirm E-mail Address:*


Date of Birth:*

Sex:*

Citizenship:*		Permanent Resident Landed Immigrant Canadian Citizen

Current Address:

Street:*

Apt#/Unit#:

City/Town:*

Province:*

Postal Code:*
(M1M 1M1)

Current Until Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)

Permanent Address: (if different than current)

Street:

Apt#/Unit#:

City/Town:

Province:

Postal Code:
(M1M 1M1)


Home Phone:*		Alternate Phone:

Occupation:*

(Enter all that apply)

Secondary Student:	School:

Post-Secondary Student:	School: Field of Study:

Working:	Occupation: Field of Work:

Other:	Please Specify:

Program Preference:*

Please specify your project preferences:

First Choice:
Country:	Season:
Second Choice:
Country:	Season:

Program Preference Explanation
Please share with us your reason for wanting to volunteer on this specific project:

How did you first hear about YCI?*

(Please choose one)

Someone told me about it		Who:
Internet		Which website:
Presentation		Where:
YCI Brochure or Poster		Where:
Print Ad		Which Publication:
Radio or Television Ad		Which Station/Channel
Volunteer Fair		Where:

What made you decide to apply to volunteer overseas with YCI?

Risk Management & YCI Requirements

Do you have any physical or mental health issues that would limit your participation on an overseas volunteer project?*

Yes No

If yes, please note that all selected participants must have a doctor complete a medical form confirming that the Volunteer is medically fit to participate in the overseas placement. If you believe that your physical or mental health issues will prevent or limit your participation, please advise us now. The information you provide will be held in confidence and only shared with our Medical Consultant should you be selected to participate.

Please note that Volunteers on YCI’s overseas programs are obligated to meet several requirements. Are you willing to:

Abide by YCI field policies and procedures?*		Yes No

Take anti-malarials?*		Yes No

Obtain the required vaccinations?*		Yes No

Cope with the physical and emotional stress of travelling, living and working overseas?*		Yes No

Swim 200 metres unassisted? (not required for volunteers going to Ethiopia)*		Yes No

Raise the required financial contribution to YCI?*		Yes No

What are you planning to do in order to raise the financial contribution?

Do you have any other issues that would prevent you from participating in an overseas project? Some examples may include a criminal record, being on probation or not being able to be away from your family for an extended period of time.

Physical, Health and Lifestyle

Living and working conditions on project will vary depending on the country and community. Some projects are located in remote rural communities while others are located in mid-sized towns or cities. You may be sleeping on a bed, in a hammock or on the floor; eating a limited diet; dealing with extreme heat and insects. In many cases, you will generally not have access to a means of communication and there is rarely indoor plumbing or access to electricity.

1. What concerns do you have about living with conditions you are not accustomed to for an extended period of time?*

2. What beliefs, habits, dietary or other restrictions, do you have that may make your participation more challenging?*

3. What allergies, health issues or other conditions do you have (if any) that might limit your participation?

Project Related Knowledge, Experience and Expectations

1. What are you hoping to get out of a volunteer experience with YCI?*

2. What aspects of volunteering overseas are you looking forward to and what aspects are you concerned about?*

3. What skills do you have that make you a good group member? What experience do you have living and working with a group?*

4. What experience do you have living away from home?*

5. What qualities do you think a successful overseas volunteer has?*

6. What else should we know about you?

Work, School and Volunteer History

Please copy and paste your resume into this field:*

Interview Scheduling

Please indicate your first and second time preference for an interview. All interviews are conducted over the phone and take between 20 and 30 minutes. Please note that we are ONLY able to conduct interviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1:30 and 3:30, and on Wednesdays between 10:00am and 12:00pm noon.

1st choice:*

2nd choice:*

Additional Options*

Would you like to be added to the Volunteer Action Network mailing list?

Yes No

Would you like to be added to the YCI e-news Mailing list? This e-newsletter is delivered to your inbox every 2 months and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Yes No

Once complete, please click "submit" button.