FRIENDS OF KARANSI FOUNDATION (FOK)
PROJECT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
Introduction:
FOK believes that everyone has the right to equal opportunities and protection wherever they live and whatever their background. Education provides protection and is the best possible tool to help vulnerable communities to access equal opportunities. At FOK project we use pioneering education as the means to achieve our vision supported by our core value of solidarity.
With such a wide array of programs there are no set criteria or qualifications for volunteers. We are looking for people who can adapt quickly to a new and different environment and who enjoy using their initiative and taking on extensive responsibility. However, if there is an area of our work that particularly interests you or suits your skills please highlight this in the application form so that we can tailor your volunteering placement accordingly. We can also discuss this in further detail once we have received your application.
Our Objectives
- To work with our partners with a view to them becoming fully self-funded and locally managed with minimal requirement for external support.
- To ensure all volunteer placements are of real and genuine value to the community and meet an identified local need
- To encourage the transfer of volunteer skills to local staff wherever possible
- To help fund the continued development of partner projects through ongoing volunteer donations and post-placement volunteer fundraising.
- To assist our partners whenever we can in terms of ongoing marketing and fundraising support.
Terms and Conditions
- FOK project will not share information in this application with any third party.
- Within their placement volunteers will not be expected to undertake any work that puts them or others under any undue risks. Volunteers must realize that by coming to a developing country they need to take special precautions for their own safety and context, volunteers will understand that the FOK project cannot take responsibility for the health or personal security of visitors. FOK project cannot accept any liability for the acts or omissions of any third-party providers.
- In making the application the volunteer will make full disclosure to the FOK project of all matters relating to health or legal issues (including immigration) that are relevant to a proper evaluation of the volunteer placement applied for.
- All expenses, including travel costs, visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance will be met by the volunteer independently.
- If accommodation is to be arranged for the volunteer by the FOK project, the volunteer will be alerted of the conditions, costs, and payment details in advance of their departure.
- FOK reserve the right to cancel any volunteer placement at any point due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Once accepted volunteers will receive the FOK project’s volunteer pack, including useful preparatory information including advice on travel, medical, and packing.
- By making this application FOK assumes that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions.