WhizzKids United Volunteer Application Form
BasicInformation
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Date of Birth: / Click here to enter text. /
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Country of Permanent Residency: / Click here to enter text. /
Nationality: / Click here to enter text. /
Passport
Do you have a valid passport? / Click here to enter text. /If yes:
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Contact Details
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Mobile Phone Number (including country code): / Click here to enter text. /
Alternative Phone Number: / Click here to enter text. /
SKYPE name: / Click here to enter text. /
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Emergency Contact
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Other
Do you own a laptop? / Click here to enter text. /Do you have a Driver’s License valid for South Africa? / Click here to enter text.
Background Information
Note: We have the obligation to ask the following questions.
1Have you ever been cautioned, arrested or convicted of a criminal offense or at present, the subject of a criminal investigation?
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If yes, please explain:
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2Medical History: Are you in good health?
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If no, please explain:
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3Do you have any physical disabilities?
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4Do you suffer from any pre-existing medical conditions?
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5Do you have any allergies?
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6Are you presently or have you been in the last two years on any medication?
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7Have you ever had a drug addiction or problem?
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More Details
Please answer the following questions in no more than 250 words each..
1How did you hear about our programme, WhizzKids United?
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2How long are you are able to volunteer for Africaid(prefered length of stay 6 months)? Please provide the exact dates that you are available, although we realise this may be influenced by availability of flights.
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3Please explain why you would like join WhizzKids United.
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4What are your strongest personal qualities?
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5Do you prefer working alone or in a group? Why?
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6What leadership positions have you held?
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7If you could have any superhero power, what would it be and why?
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8Have you travelled widely before? Please list the countries.
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9Which country was your favourite and why?
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10What is the biggest length of time you have been away from home?
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11What do you think will be your biggest challenge working in South Africa and why?
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12You will often realise that things do not go to plan. How will you deal with the frustration of people attending late to meetings for example?
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13This is an UNPAID VOLUNTEER position. How do you secure enough funding to cover your entire stay in South Africa?
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Working with WhizzKids United
The best way to understand what we actually do at WhizzKids United is to see us in. Please take the next few minutes to watch our documentary video: Living the Game - Documentaryabout WhizzKids United.
What were your thoughts watching the documentary video?
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Programme Team (covering programme implementation, programme coordination, trainer liaison and partner communication)
Monitoring and Evaluation Team (M & E of programme, research tasks, data entry, programme reporting)
Operations Team (any aspect of strategy, marketing, media, HR, finance and operations)
Fundraising Team (research for funding opportunities, writing fundraising proposals, present to potential funders, liaison with existing funders)
Health Academy Team (assist the local staff with your specific medical or counselingskills, documentation, training)
Any team!
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Final Submissions
Please send the completed application form to along with your CV, one photo and a police background check.
Selected applicants will then have a SKYPE/phone interview, before a final decision is made on your placement.
You should receive a confirmation email from the WKU team within a week of submitting your application on next steps.
Thank you for the time you have taken to complete this form.