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How to Apply

  • Completing an application form does not commit you to a placement
  • All our placements are unpaid volunteer roles - see the project pages for details of costs

Personal Details
First name *
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Surname *
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Date of Birth *
(you must be at least 18 to join our projects)
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Gender *
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Nationality *
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Occupation
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Contact Details
Email *
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Phone *
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Mobile
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Address *
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Postcode
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Country
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Next of kin (contact person in case of emergency while at the project)
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Relationship
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Medical Details*
Any dietary requirements? *
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If Yes please specify
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Any current medication? *
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Any current/past medical issues or disabilities? *
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If Yes please specify
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When would you like your placement?
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If you have specific dates / range of dates, please specify
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For how long would you like a placement?
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Which country / project are you applying for?

If applying for more than 1 project, it's generally best to choose a maximum of 3 - you can also combine different projects in one or more countries into one trip

Belize
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Cambodia
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Ghana
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Nepal
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Peru
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South Africa
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Tanzania
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Thailand
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Vietnam
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Multiple / Combined projects - if applying for several projects please state below if you have a preferred project or if you would like to do a combination of projects
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Applying with friends / partner
If you are applying with a friend or partner please type their name(s) in the box below
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About You
A. Volunteering * - please tell us about: *
  • Why you want to do this project
  • What you expect to give to the project
  • What you expect from the project
Please tell us why you want to do this placement
B. More about you - please tell us about:
  • Yourself and what you are doing currently
  • Any travel you have done before
  • Any relevant experience you have
  • Any other information you think we should know
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Feel free to type your answers into a separate document and attach by clicking on the browse button
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(MS-Word or PDF)

Where did you hear about PoD?
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Confirmation

PoD’s Terms and Conditions *
Please confirm that you agree to PoD's Terms and Conditions

All fields marked with * are mandatory.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH PoD?

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We are passionate about volunteering and are dedicated to providing well supported projects where there is genuine 2 way benefit.

Why choose PoD

HOW TO APPLY GUIDELINES

Apply Online
Filling in our online application form does not commit you to a place, it just lets you receive more information on the project to check it’s the right one for you
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Receive information booklet by email
We will send you an information booklet with full details about the project
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Review your application
Some projects will require a reference and/or Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check. We may contact you to discuss the project in an informal phone interview
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Book your place
Once you have received an acceptance letter you can secure your placement with a £200 deposit (full payment if 8 weeks or less to your start date)
Click here for the PoD Terms & Conditions
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Confirm your place and dates
We will book you into the project, confirm dates with you and then you can book flights
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Final payment
Your final payment will be due 8 weeks before departure
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Start your volunteer placement!

COMBINE PROJECTS

South-Africa-cheetahs-80 + Thailand-orphanage-80

Combine two or more projects to make the volunteering trip of a lifetime!

Find out more