TWI For the Children, Inc
English Language Support Project to Orphanages in the Balkans

TWI for the Children, Inc.
5929 Queenston Street
Springfield, VA 22152 Tel:  703-569- 9213

TWI4KIDS@earthlink.net     
www.twi4kids.org

APPLICATION

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Name: (As it appears on passport) ______________________________________________________________

Date:


Address
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E-mail:  _____________________________________________________________          

Telephone: ________________________

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Guidelines for becoming a volunteer to work with children at orphanages in the Balkans:

Age: Volunteer will be 18 years or older and must have completed high school.

Guidelines: The minimum period of work is 30 days. Volunteer will provide a positive leadership example at all times on the trip. This includes, but is not limited to: no public display of affection; no inappropriate drinking of alcoholic beverages; no inappropriate dress. “TWI for the Children” will provide an interpreter throughout the time the volunteer is in the Balkans.

TWI Expectations: Volunteer will teach English language and other educational subjects to children and teens living in orphanages in the Balkans. Volunteer will live in the assigned orphanage. The orphanage director will assign tasks to the volunteer.  Volunteers will not be expected to work on weekends.   Each volunteer will provide a journal of activities accomplished during their stay at the orphanage.  This journal will be provided by email to TWI. 

Orphanage Provides: Accommodations, 3-meals each day, and a room for the TWI activities.

Check the activities that interest you :  

q       1. Arts/Crafts:

q       2. Sports/Games:

q       3. Music:

q       4. Computer Skills

q       5. Touring and Culture of the Balkans

q       6. Foreign Language

q       7. Social Work

Please provide information on the following questions

1.       Sex: ____.  Age: ____ Weight: ____ Height: _____ List any Health Problems. ( List medications) _______________________________________________________________________________________

2.       Passport Number and date of expiration: (Please provide a photo copy of the passport 1st page-with picture.)

___________________________________________________________  Expires: ________________

3.   Do you play a musical instrument, or sing, have experience with computers, teaching English or other subjects? (Circle skills that apply)

4.      Have you traveled abroad? No__Yes__. Which Countries: ________________________________________.

5.      CPR Certified: Yes:___; Life Guard Qualified: Yes: ____;  Swimmer: Yes: _____

6.      Have you experience with disabled or traumatized children? Yes _____;  No: _____ (Explain)

7.      Do you speak a language other than English?

8.       What is your current vocation? 

 

I understand that I am responsible for a donation (approximately $2,400.00)  to “TWI for the Children” to help defray  trip costs that include:  (1) airfare and accommodations and (2) transportation en-route to and from the orphanage in Bosnia. Personal discretionary costs would include optional cultural events, tours, travel and meals outside of the orphanage.

 

                                  Signature:                                                        Date:

 

Please provide a paragraph explaining:

  • Your key strengths and leadership experiences.
  • The objectives you wish to gain from the experience as part of the English Language Support Project to orphanages in the Balkans.

 

Please provide at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher or clergy

 

Updated: 02/05/2008