Footprinter Application Form
Please fill in this form with as much detail as possible in support of your application observing the following guidelines:
- The form should be typed. Just click in each box and it will expand to fit your text.
- Please attach a photo of yourself in the box below.
- Other than a photo and the application form please do not send any other documents.
- Please print and send to the completed form to: Hazel’s Footprints Trust, Legerwood, Earlston, Berwickshire, TD4 6AS.
- If you have any difficulty filling in the form, please .
The Trustees review applications in May and October and forms must be submitted before the end of March and August respectively to be considered in these meetings.
All applicants will be notified of the success or otherwise of their applications.
Summary
Full NameLocation of gap year
Date of departure
Duration of trip
Duration of voluntary period
Organisation arranged through
Name of school or project to which you will be going
Personal Details
Contact AddressPostcode
Contacttelephone
Mobile telephone
Email address
Date of birth
Nationality
Details of your Trip
Where will you be working and what activities will you be undertaking?
Financials
How much money will be needed for the trip?Please include a breakdown (arrangement fees, flights, accommodation, living expenses, charitable contribution,insurance, visas, inoculations and any other expenses)
Where is your funding coming from? (Please give details of fundraising events planned or actioned. Have you contacted other trusts orcharities and how successful have these approaches been?)
Education Details
Name of university or collegeUniversity or college course
School name and date leaving/left
Academic qualifications
Languages spoken & level
Extra curricular activities and achievements
Intended future course/career
Please fill in this section if you are taking a career break
Current occupationand employer
Professional qualifications and skills
Reason for break
Other Information
Why did you choose this gap year and organisation?
What do you hope to gain from your time abroad?
What do you feel will be the main challenges, how will you cope with these?
What will you contribute to the life of your placement?
What overseas experience do you have (holidays, previous voluntary work) and how have these helped prepare you for this trip?
What are your hobbies and interests?
Are you involved in any voluntary or charitable work?
Please write 100 words on something you’re passionate about.
Please write here any other information to support your application.
How did you hear about Hazel’s Footprints Trust?
Hearing from us
We will review your form and then you may be asked to attend a brief interview. This can take place in a number of locations across the United Kingdom and will be arranged on a case by case basis.
If you are currently under 18 years of age, please detail the name and contact details of a parent or guardian. If asked to attend an interview we will contact them prior to setting a date.
Name of parent of guardianTitle
Phone number
Email address
Thank you for taking the time to apply to Hazel’s Footprints Trust. The Trustees look forward to reading your application. If successful in becoming one of our Footprinters, we will ask you to send us regular reports during your trip which we will post on our website for the interest of our many supporters and possible future “gappers”.
Please ensure you have included a photo of yourself in the form and attached a copy separately.
We’ll be in touch with you as soon as possible. Good luck!
Hazel’s Footprints Trust Legerwood, Earlston, Berwickshire, TD4 6AS Scottish Charity No. SC036069