2027 AllPeopleBeHappy Volunteer Service Award Application

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

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Please confirm email

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Please write a paragraph about why you’re interested in this experience and why you’d be a good fit for this program.

What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? If currently a student, highest degree received.

Are you currently a student?

If yes, what's your current academic status (first year university student, second year, etc.)

If yes, what is your major? Add multiple and/or minors.

If yes, would you be receiving university credits for this experience?

If yes, what are your universities requirements? (If you don't know yet, please look into it. You can still complete this application and skip this section.)

If yes, please share that point of contact for who is approving this experience.

What are you most interested in about this experience?

Have you ever stayed with a host family before?

Have you ever traveled with AllPeopleBeHappy/Amizade before? If so, please when and where.

Do you speak any language other than English? If so, what language and what proficiency?

Are you willing to commit to 6 virtual touch points with the cohort and community partners in the spring? (Dates and times TBD based on cohort schedule)

All VSA awardees are expected to help with content development and storytelling as well as a part of their experience. If awarded to a VSA postion, do you feel comfortable with that commitment?

Are there any sites that you're NOT interested in?

Are you open to going anywhere? You are more likely to get a placement if you are flexible.

Please select the statement that is most accurate:

Below are the community partners, locations, and a summary of the work they need help supporting, organized by region.

Africa

Challenging Heights | Winneba, Ghana

Fields: Education, Community Development, Youth Empowerment
Summary: CH aims to protect and improve the lives of young people and their communities affected by child trafficking and the worst forms of child labor. The organization believes education and the economic empowerment of women are the most important things for eliminating child slavery. Tasks may include research, program planning, and communications.

Peace Humanity International | Ghana

Fields: Peacebuilding, Education, Community Development, Health
Summary: Peace Humanity International promotes peace, quality education, environmental sustainability, and empowerment of women and youth in Ghana. The organization works closely with community leaders, government agencies, and grassroots groups.
Tasks: Interns may contribute to school gardening projects, menstrual hygiene education, youth and women empowerment activities, promotional media, or community outreach campaigns.

Welfare of Children and Youth Association | Accra, Ghana

Fields: Youth Empowerment, Gender Equity, Education
Summary: WOCA focuses on advancing gender equity and youth empowerment through education and advocacy. Interns learn about grassroots organizing while supporting local initiatives. Tasks may include workshop facilitation, communications, and community engagement.

Offgrid Zanzibar | Muyuni, Zanzibar

Fields: Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Community Development
Summary: OffGrid Zanzibar promotes clean energy solutions to improve livelihoods and reduce environmental impact. Interns gain insight into renewable energy and grassroots innovation. Tasks may include research, outreach, and program development.

Asia

Visions Global Empowerment | Sri Lanka

Fields: Education, Youth Leadership, Human Rights
Summary: Visions Global Empowerment expands access to education and leadership opportunities for marginalized youth. Interns collaborate with grassroots partners to strengthen programs that promote equity and inclusion. Tasks may include curriculum design, training support, and research.

Rukmini Foundation | Nepal

Fields: Girls’ Education, Gender Equity, Community Empowerment
Summary: Rukmini Foundation empowers girls in Nepal through education, mentorship, and leadership development. Interns support initiatives that break barriers to education and gender equity. Tasks may include research, communications, and program support.

Collateral Repair Project | Jordan

Fields: Education, Refugee support, Community-building
Summary: Collateral Repair Project (CRP) is a grassroots effort to bring much-needed assistance to refugees and other victims of war and conflict—commonly referred to as “collateral damage.” CRP manages two vibrant community centers, where families can rebuild social ties and participate in activities where they can connect, learn, and heal together.Fields: Girls’ Education, Gender Equity, Community Empowerment

North & South America

Nido de Vida | Ecuador

Fields: Environmental Conservation, Education, Community Engagement
Summary: Nido de Vida is rooted in sustainable living and community care, supporting environmental conservation and education in Ecuador. Programs include forest and bird surveys, storytelling, and creative knowledge-sharing with local residents and visitors.
Tasks: Interns may support biodiversity surveys, educational material development, birding data collection, storytelling through film or photography, and conservation-focused community engagement.

Please select the organization(s) you're interested in interning for. You may select up to three.

Project interest #1. Explain what interests you in this project and what you think you can contribute to ensure its success:

Project interest #2. Explain what interests you in this project and what you think you can contribute to ensure its success:

Project interest #3. Explain what interests you in this project and what you think you can contribute to ensure its success:

Please provide a reference (name, phone number, email address).

Please upload your resume.