We are happy to assist you with the following outline of steps you will take before departing on your international volunteer experience.

Step 1: Complete and submit your Volunteer Application

Go online to apply at MyVillage. We will review your application, and you will be notified by email of your acceptance and placement within 5 days.

Step 2: Reserve your placement

A $100 USD deposit will reserve your placement:

Once we have received your deposit, we will send you a confirmation email with instructions for accessing the Travel Preparation Documents in the password protected area of our website. We will answer any questions you have along the way.  You can also access our FAQ page online.

Step 3: Review the Travel Preparation Documents

Step 4: Book your flights and notify VV

All of our programs are customized, so you have the option to select your specific arrival and departure dates. When making your travel arrangements, be sure to reference the Making Your Travel Arrangements document. This document includes recommended airfare websites and important guidelines regarding the time of day when you should arrive and depart.

Immediately after making your flight arrangements, email the following information to kara@villagevolunteers.org:

Step 5: Obtain your passport and visa

Passports should be applied for approximately three months in advance. You must have six months left on a passport from the time you return.The following U.S. companies provide passport and visa expediting services: A Briggs  andPassportsandVisas.com.

Step 6: Consult a travel physician for immunizations and health precautions

Village Volunteers provides you with a health guide for traveling abroad in our Travel Documents but cannot give advice regarding immunizations or other travel medications. You must consult a travel physician for this information.

Step 7: Submit your final payment

Please submit your final payment in US dollars by check, wire or money order, made payable to Village Volunteers. Payments should be mailed 3 weeks prior to your departure.

Step 8: Submit your proof of travel health insurance

Travel health insurance is mandatory. Please provide proof of coverage by email to kara@villagevolunteers.org 3 weeks prior to your departure.For examples of companies that offer travel health insurance policies, visit our FAQ page online.

Step 9: Submit your required volunteer paperwork

Step 10: Update your Emergency Contact List

From the MyVillage volunteer page online, you can enter/edit your emergency contact list.

Step 11: Register with your home country embassy

Step 12: Read The Model Volunteer.

We are always available to answer any of your questions as you prepare.