Volunteer Application

Important

Currently we only accept Volunteers from the following countries:

Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile

Colombia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
France
Guatemala
Haiti

Honduras
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Panama

Paraguay
Peru
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay

Mission Statement

Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, inspired by Christian values, strives to create a loving and safe family environment for vulnerable children living in extreme conditions. Through comprehensive education, healthcare and spiritual formation, we give the children the opportunity to develop their potential, shaping better futures for themselves, their families and their communities.

Information

Thank you very much for your interest in volunteering with Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH). Our volunteer program is full of opportunities and we invite people of all backgrounds who have an open heart and mind and the desire to be of service to the NPH community. This application should be completed in full, answering all of the questions and attaching all of the documents requested. Consideration of your application will be given only when it is complete.

Once you submit your application a staff member should contact you within two weeks to inform you if you qualify to continue with the next phase of the application process. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please contact your local fundraising office or our International Volunteer Coordinator.

Application Deadlines

- January 1st to begin service in July
- July 1st to begin service in January

We prefer to receive applications by these deadlines, but we often have openings after the deadlines have passed. Please submit your application even if you have missed the deadline.

Availability

Volunteer service with NPH requires a minimum commitment of one year. We accept volunteers to begin their service in January or July.

I am available from*

I am available until*

Preferred Volunteer Position

Other

Country preference

First*

Second*

Third*

Languages

Please indicate your degree of fluency in the following languages (your Spanish language skills will be evaluated in the interview)

English*

Spanish*

French*

Other languages and degree of fluency

Head Shot*

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload a professional head shot or passport-style photo.

Resume/CV*

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload your resume that includes your professional and academic background, any prior volunteer experience, and any relevant skills.

Supporting Documents

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Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload any diplomas, certifications, licenses, or other documents to support the experience listed on your resume.

Cover Letter*

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload a one-page cover letter expressing your interest in the NPH International Volunteer Program.

Spanish Writing Sample*

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload a 300-word maximum Spanish writing sample answering the following question: cuál es tu meta en la vida?

Please answer the following questions using a maximum of 3,000 characters per question.

1. Please describe an important experience in your life and explain why it was important.*

2. Name three people whom you admire, living or dead, and tell why you admire them.*

3. Why do you want to work with children and adolescents?*

4. Have you worked with children and adolescents before? If yes, in what capacity? What do you like most about working with them?*

5. Is there anything you dislike about working with children?*

6. Have you ever had to deal with children or adolescents who needed discipline? What is your approach to discipline?*

7. What would you do if you discovered that a child had stolen something highly valued that belonged to another child?*

8. In a few sentences, describe a child you have worked with or you know well.*

9. What is your definition of love? How do you practice love?*

10. What is your goal in life?*

11. What would you describe as your strengths and your weaknesses? What are you doing to overcome your weaknesses?*

12. Have you had any experience with community living or living with others who are not members of your family? What were the challenges and how did you overcome them?*

13. Have you experienced violence? If so, how did you deal with it?*

14. What would you do if a supervisor gave you a command that is within accepted ethical norms but with which you do not agree?*

15. Describe what you expect to find at NPH and what you expect to gain from your experience as a volunteer.*

16. NPH is a Catholic organization and we have multiple spiritual development programs for our beneficiaries. However, we invite people of all backgrounds to join us as employees or volunteers, regardless of their religious background. Nonetheless, we do require that volunteers and employees respectfully participate in spiritual development activities during their service, including attending mass. How do you feel about this and what does religion mean to you?*

17. Have you ever received counseling or psychotherapy for any reason? If so, please describe its impact on your life now. (Please note that a yes does not disqualify you from volunteering with NPH).*

18. Are there any family, personal, financial, physical, mental health or recovery issues that you feel would affect your ability to commit to a year of service at NPH?*

19. Please state what you most liked and disliked from your past job responsibilities.*

20. NPH operations in the different service countries vary quite a bit in size, and the amount of structure and support for the volunteers. Additionally, some jobs are more structured than others. Please describe the kind of work environment that is ideal for you (e.g. do you prefer working in a highly structured environment or a less structured environment? Do you prefer to work in a team, or individually?).*

21. What is your job preference as a volunteer and why?*

Commitment

- Professionalism (accountability, punctuality, etc.)
- Service expressed through hard work
- Participating in activities related to the spiritual development of beneficiaries and staff
- Genuine interest, respect and openness to the culture and people of my country of service.

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