Volunteer Application Form

Thank you very much for your interest to volunteer with the Foundation of Goodness. We greatly appreciate your desire expressed to help the less privileged in the rural areas of & Northern region of Sri Lanka and we look forward to receiving your application.

Please take a few moments to complete the form below to make sure that we are able to match you to the most appropriate project(s). KINDLY FILL IN ALL AREAS PLEASE.

THE PREFERRED PLACEMENT PERIOD IS IDEALLY 14 - 30 DAYS especially since there are so many volunteers applying to the Foundation of Goodness. However, in the event we are able to accommodate you beyond 30 days we shall be pleased to oblige subject to extraordinary performance, discipline and value addition from our perspective, unless you can present to us a specific action plan for which you require extended stay.

1	Name:
2	Date of birth:	Nationality:
3	Country of residence: Contact number: Email address:	Male: Female:
4	Languages spoken:	Mother tongue: Other languages: Fluency: Basic Intermediate Advanced
5	Status:	School Student: Gap year: University: Name of School/University: Employed: Name of Employer: Other (specify): NOTE: * Kindly note that there is a fee liable for School/Gap Year Students. http://www.unconditionalcompassion.org/howtohelp_volunteer_howtoapply.php
6	T/shirt size:	Small Medium Large XL XXL
7	Emergency Contact:	Name : Relationship : Telephone # : Email address :
8	Volunteer Requirements:	1. It is recommended to visit the FOG Colombo office prior to proceeding to the North in order to meet the relevant officers and the Founder/Chief Trustee if available for a brief meeting if you arrive within office working hours – Read & understood NOTE: * The Foundation of Goodness - Colombo office operates from Monday to Friday from 9 am – 5:30 pm.
2. We require a brief project plan on how you aim to make a difference in adding value in any ONE of your most preferred areas. NOTE: * The format will be provided upon receipt of your VAF – Read & understood
3. To serve as a volunteer in the North it is essential to have a working knowledge of the Tamil language. If not it is the volunteer’s responsibility to find an interpreter at a cost – Read & understood
4. The ‘Weekly e-Report which’ will be emailed at the start of your assignment to be updated of the work carried out and submitted WEEKLY – Read & understood
5. Relevant Officers from Colombo will meet up for a briefing of the work carried out by you and discuss the on-going action plan during their monthly visit to the North. The Founder/Chief Trustee too will join in if available - Read & understood
6. Please purchase a local sim card which will cost Rs.400/- (US$ 4) for easy contact - Read & understood
7. Most of the correspondence is done via email. It is advisable to purchase a dongle (approx. cost US$ 35), since internet facilities are not readily available in the North - Read & understood
8. Duly complete and submit the ‘Volunteer Evaluation e-Form’ which will be emailed by the end of the volunteering assignment prior to your departure from the Foundation of Goodness - Read & understood
9. Kindly update our Volunteer-Action web-site https://sites.google.com/site/fogvolunteers/home which is exclusively dedicated to the volunteers to leave on record the work carried out during the period of volunteering & your contact details for the reference of future volunteers - Read & understood
10. Please note that if you do not comply with the compulsory requirements of the Foundation of Goodness it is at our discretion to discontinue the volunteer placement - Read & understood
9	Areas you can add value with previous experience & knowledge: - please check the appropriate box(es) to indicate your areas of interest -	Mental Health: - the Rebuilding Lives Project provides psycho-social support in the community – English Instruction: Computer Training: Pre-school: - Children’s Activities – - includes Drama & Art Therapy and other activities. These activities have been set up to promote wholesome values and to develop exemplary leadership-
Business Skills Development: youth & women - helping the villagers to find responsible, sustainable and rewarding means of employment Ad hoc workshops and education seminars can be organized by the volunteers. - i:e: Dress Making, Cookery, Candle Making, Curtain Making, Slipper Making Other suggestions:	Sports: once a month coaching camps - Cricket: Volley Ball: Netball: Physical Fitness Training: Sports Psychology: Life Skills Development: Ground Curator:
12	Areas you can add value with previous experience & knowledge: - please check the appropriate box(es) to indicate your areas of interest -	Other: Leadership Training: Fundraising: - The under mentioned clinics are held periodically and should a volunteer’s visit correspond with any of them, they are welcome to help out as per eligibility. Medical Clinic: Dental Clinic: Maternity Clinic:
14	Please highlight your relevant skills and experience and indicate specifically how you would be interested in helping with the above project(s):
15	Previous volunteer experience:	Place: Date of commitment: From: To: Assignment/District: Place: Date of commitment: From: To: Assignment/District: Place: Date of commitment: From: To: Assignment/District:
16	Please indicate the proposed start date and length of stay:	Start date: (Please mention specific dates) Intended length of placement: NOTE: * Kindly read through our holidays and adjust your period of volunteering accordingly please. Thank you. http://www.unconditionalcompassion.org/images/FOG_holidays-2014.pdf
17	Why are you interested in volunteering at the FOG?
18	How did you hear about FOG?
19	Reference:	Please list two people who know you well and can attest to your character, work, etc. Include your current/ former employer - Skills and Dependability (non-relative) - Name : Designation : Address : Telephone # : Email : Professional – current Employer or school/ university Authority – NOTE: * We require a letter of recommendation from your immediate Supervisor/Principal - Name : Designation : Address : Telephone # : Email :
20	Accommodation:	The Foundation of Goodness has no accommodation centre in the North and the volunteer is responsible for his/her board. However, we can offer a list of available guest houses upon inquiry.
21	Health issues:	Do you have an International Health/Accidental Insurance cover? Please provide copy: Yes No Do you have any conditions needing medical/psychological attention? If yes - how long have you suffered from this condition? History of Medical/Psychological conditions: Treated Untreated Please provide a copy of the Doctor’s Diagnosis/ prescription. Known allergies: Blood group: Disabilities (Mental/Physical): NOTE: Filling in the above in FULL is ESSENTIAL as this information may be important in an emergency. Thank you.
22	Rules of Conduct for Volunteers:	ALCOHOL AND SMOKING ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED while engaging in work for the Foundation of Goodness. The Foundation of Goodness will not be responsible for the loss of any valuables and as such the volunteers are requested to keep all belongings under lock & key at all times Volunteers should notify the relevant officer IN WRITING if they intend to be away from FoG on holidays/weekends with specific dates of departure & return. In case this is not complied with, and any incident takes place FOG will not be held responsible Volunteers are required to be properly attired in a very decent and respectful manner at all times. Deep necklines and mini dresses are strictly prohibited Wear white clothes that cover shoulders and knees if visiting the kovil/temple A local mobile is essential for ease of communication. Please bring your mobile as a local sim card could be purchased easily It would be of great benefit if you are able to bring a laptop with you which will help in facilitating & planning the operations We value the quality of honesty being upfront and straightforward. This being the case, in the event a mistake is made please communicate the truth where we can then resolve it amicably - Have you read and understood the contents and agree to adhere to the rules stated? Yes No Comments re: Rules of Conduct for Volunteers if any :

Thank you for completing this application form.

Please email your completed form along with a copy of your CV to: Fazana Ibrahim fazana@foguc.org & Amaarah Kellapatha amaarah@foguc.org. We will respond as soon as possible.