International Volunteer Application

Signing Up To Volunteer in Guatemala

Here is the application you should use if you are interested in volunteering at our networked program, Asociación Nuestros Ahijados, in Guatemala, Central America. If you only want more information, please complete our volunteer interest form.

To complete this application, please fill in the form below and hit SUBMIT at the end. This will automatically email us your application to be an individual, group, or ServiceTeam volunteer.

In addition to filling in the application, please complete and submit (either by attaching to your volunteer application below, or by printing out and mailing to us), the following support documents:

Volunteer Application Waivers (Download PDF) (Download Word Document)
A photocopy of your passport
Payment of the Volunteer Registration Fee. This covers administration costs, a background check that we run on all volunteers, and the first 14 days of our mandatory International Medical Insurance plan.

Please upload these support documents to your volunteer application (below) or print them out and mail them to: Alyza Streeter, The GOD’S CHILD Project, P.O. Box 50668, Minneapolis, MN 55405.

Also, should you have any questions, please contact us at Info@GodsChild.org or call 612-351-8020. Thank you and we look forward to having you with us.

I am applying to:*
- Volunteer abroad by myself
- Volunteer abroad with my ServiceTeam group
- Volunteer abroad with an open enrollment Team
If you wish to volunteer in the United States, apply here.
ServiceTeam Name

Please enter your ServiceTeam name or Open Enrollment Trip name.
Contact Information
Name*
First Middle Last
Phone*
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Country of Citizenship*
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Gender*
- Male
- Female
- Other
Emergency Contact Information
Name*
First Middle Last
Relationship*
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Relevant Education
Start with the most recent degree attained or in process. For multiple, separate by new line.
Degree attained, Institution, Completion Date (or N/A)
Employer, Position/Major Responsibility, Dates of service (mm/yy)
General Information
How did you hear about us?*
Have you volunteered with us before?*
- Yes
- No
In what capacity have you volunteered with us?
Are you receiving school credit for volunteering with us?
- Yes
- No
Explain
Date you plan to start volunteering with our program:*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date you plan to finish volunteering with our program:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Times (check all that apply)
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Mornings
- Afternoons
- Weekends
Please check if you will need us to arrange the following for you:
- Host family
- Airport pick-up
- Airport drop-off
Spanish Speaking Ability*
- None
- Fair
- Good
- Excellent
- Fluent
- Native
Extra Qualifications and Skills (i.e. MD, RN, DDS, OT, PT, LSW, TEFL, ESL, Teacher, etc.)
Volunteer Interests (check all that apply)*
- Direct Care Work
- Clerical/Office Support
- Young Children
- High School Youth
- Social Worker Visits
- Grounds Keeping
- Casa Jackson Malnutrition Center
- The Dreamer Center School
- The Scheel Center School
- Santa Madre Homeless Shelter
- Construction/House Build
- Medical/Dental Clinics*
Special need for: Physical/Occupation Therapists in Casa Jackson Malnutrition Center, Dentists and Nurses in Clinics, Teachers in Schools. Please specify if you have any special education or professional experience in any of these areas above.

*Must have medical background/special qualifications – please list your specific qualifications above and talk to volunteer coordinator to arrange.
Motivation Statement
What do you hope to accomplish from a volunteer experience with The GOD’S CHILD Project?*
Medical Information
A volunteer experience in Guatemala can be physically (the areas you work in may be 5,500-7,000 feet above sea level) and mentally challenging. Please provide all pertinent medical information.
Please describe your present health*
Please check all health conditions that apply
- Heart Problems
- Diabetes
- Head Injury
- Migraines
- Asthma
- Orthopedic Problem
- Mono
- Depression/Anxiety
- Other
Please explain any health conditions that you checked
Other physical limitations
Certifications (check all that apply)
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Are you under the care of a doctor or other practitioner for any reason? If yes, please explain
List all current medications (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and vitamins) and indicate for what condition, dosage, frequency, and duration you take them*
Are you allergic to any medications (i.e. penicillin, sulfa), insect stings, foods, or plants? If yes, please list*
Do you have any special dietary needs (i.e. vegan, vegetarian, no pork, gluten-intolerant, etc.)? If yes, please list
Volunteer Waivers
To complete this application, all volunteers also need to complete and submit their Volunteer Application Waivers and a photocopy of their passport. Please upload the completed forms here, email them to Info@GodsChild.org, or mail them to: The GOD’S CHILD Project, P.O. Box 50668, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
Volunteer Waivers and Passport Upload
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 8 MB.
Electronic Signature*
First Last
By signing, you agree that all information in this application is true and complete.
Today's Date*
Month
Day
Year
Phone
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Signing Up To Volunteer in Guatemala

Contact Information

Emergency Contact Information

Relevant Education

General Information

Motivation Statement

Medical Information

Volunteer Waivers

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