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Can I Apply?
Yes! You can become a
Peace Villages Volunteer! We are happy to place volunteers wanting to work with us
regardless of their age (see
Age Limits below) or experience level. We welcome couple, family and
group participation. Typically Peace Villages Volunteers are dynamic,
motivated and enthusiastic about their work. They are flexible about the kind
of work that they do and able to adapt
 quickly to a new environment
and new people. You do not need special skills nor do you have to
speak fluent Spanish. Any necessary skills will be learned on the job. It is
quite possible to volunteer and learn Spanish in parallel.
Most of our international volunteers have no previous experience
and very little Spanish. This is rarely a problem as we
provide thorough support. If you have an ongoing health condition of any
kind, please inform us of this in the application form. This
will help us fit you into an appropriate program. If you
would like further information, please visit this link
Is Peace
Villages a Good Fit For Me?
The volunteer application process is very straightforward!
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Send us the details that we'll need
from you to consider your application. Also, please email us a short CV/resume including a passport style digital/scanned photo
(it's ok to smile, the photo is for inclusion on an official government recognized security pass and to help us recognized you at the bus terminal).
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Once your application has been received, assuming we are able to
accommodate you, we will send you a written confirmation of your
application and your requested placement, including a cost calculation form.
(Also see Application Timeline below).
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A 50% deposit is necessary to secure your placement. See
Terms & Conditions for further details.
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We will assist you as much as possible in preparing for your trip and
especially for your transfer to Santa Elena. Also, prior to your
arrival, we will keep you regularly informed about new and
changing volunteer opportunities, and Peace Villages news in
general.
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If you have a concept for a new program or development of an
existing program, or if you want to get involved in planning for your chosen program, we encourage you to let us know
as soon
 as possible, so that we can begin discussion before your arrival in Santa Elena!
Conditions of the Application
Age Limit
Peace Villages accepts applications
from all prospective volunteers, regardless of age. Our
youngest volunteer was 11 and the oldest was 72! We ask that
all volunteers under the age of 18 be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. If this is absolutely not possible then we can receive younger applicants,
at our discretion, if a parent/guardian contacts us to confirm their
support of the volunteers´ placement with us.
Placement
Duration
We are always in need of help and
accept volunteers year-round. We normally require a minimum of
3 months to process your application. It is possible that we
may be able to accept volunteers in shorter time scales, but
applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The minimum placement duration is one week and there is no maximum
time limit.
Application Time line
This is a basic timeline that could
vary depending on certain situations.
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Potential volunteer sends
application to Peace Villages Foundation by email
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PVF responds to email within
48 hours (same day response cannot be guaranteed due to
a very poor internet connection. Also no emails will be sent on Saturday
or Sunday). As long as all requirements are met and all
necessary materials included, applicant will be invited to volunteer
with PVF.
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Volunteer makes travel
plans. Typically our volunteers begin at Peace Villages within
90 days of application. This allows ample time to pay the 50%
deposit (we must receive your 50% deposit before arrival,
deposits take up to 5 business days to clear in our bank) 90 days is a preferred time
frame. Many volunteers come earlier,
many come later.
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Once 50% deposit is received, volunteer makes trip to Venezuela to begin!
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