VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES FOR CNCF VIETNAM

The information below is the current application requirements for people wishing to volunteer their services for The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation in Vietnam.

Although the majority of our volunteers are recruited for our Social and Medical Centre, we also have spaces for people with the following specialised skills; Medical, Sports and Music/Arts/Drama/

GENERAL INFORMATION
When applying for a volunteer position you should be aware that it is of the utmost importance that we respect the cultural & environmental differences when working in Vietnam and present a tolerant, patient and respectful attitude. Although we are a foreign aid organisation we are totally committed to respecting and upholding the Vietnamese cultures.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
The minimum length of stay for volunteers is 3 months. This is to ensure that volunteers have adequate time to be trained, adjust and contribute as best they can, whilst ensuring that minimum disruption is caused for the children and staff. Secondly volunteers need to be at least 21 years old. We also ask that volunteers have the necessary experience for the volunteer position that they apply for. Volunteers working in the Social and Medical Centre must have experience with working with children, the Art and Music volunteer needs to have experience in the these areas and the Sports volunteer needs to have experience within the sporting field.

THE ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers work primarily in our Social and Medical Centre. This Centre is a rehabilitation centre for children who are malnourished or suffer from acute illnesses; some are disabled and some able-bodied. These children are aged from newborn to about 13 years of age.

Volunteers may also be invited along on excursions organised for the Sunshine Children from our other projects for e.g. The Sunshine School, Girl’s and Boy’s Shelter. These can involve days out to the beach, trips to the water park etc. These are great fun packed days.

There are limited spaces in the Art and Music Project and Sports Project. The Children in these projects range for 6 – 18 years of age. These roles involve working with the Coordinator to ensure that classes and activities run smoothly as well as encouraging and instructing staff and students within these projects

* Depending on your experience your role as a volunteer may change from those above.

APPLICATION PROCESS
People wishing to volunteer should contact CNCF Vietnam directly via email or fax for the attention of Hannah Vallance.

Email: Megan Miles or fax us here at the Foundation on 84. 8. 9327276

STAGE 1 Tell us why you would like to volunteer for The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation; including special skills you feel would be beneficial to your application. At this stage we will also require you to indicate how long you are able to volunteer and date of when you are available to start.

STAGE 2
We will then require you to send us your CV/Resume along with two Personal references.

STAGE 3
Finally if you are successful in your application and we have suitable positions available we will then request you to apply for a police report from your home country. Please take into account the processing time of police reports, which differ in each country. We therefore advise future volunteers to apply for this document at the earliest possible stage to avoid disappointment.

Please note that we do work in partnership with the Vietnamese Government and we are limited to the number of volunteers we have working with us at any one time.

VISAS
All volunteers are responsible for applying for and ensuring that their visas are in date. Working visas are not required.

EXTRA NOTES
You will need to be in a position to support yourself financially for the duration of your stay. Please take into account the cost of accommodation, food and transport. We are more than happy to book your accommodation in advance at your request. Should you require any information and advice regarding accommodation or any other questions our CNCF staff will be happy to help.

You are also requested to ensure you have the necessary medical insurance and inoculations before you arrive.

On arrival our volunteers are met by a CNCF representative and they will accompany you to your hotel / guesthouse. All volunteers are provided with an information pack on arrival, which details important information pertaining to their stay and they will be able to orient them in their new role and also to life in Vietnam.

Please note the above regulations are subject to change.

Should you have any further questions please contact Megan Miles who will be more than happy to assist you with any enquiries you may have.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Christina Noble Children's Foundation.