The Friends International Volunteer Program sends qualified individuals, couples and families to support the staff and children living in the homes of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru.
As a volunteer, you will:
Volunteers are urgently needed for the following positions:
The volunteer is responsible for arranging and paying for all travel to and from NPH. The volunteer is also responsible for pre-travel medical expenses (i.e. vaccinations) and health insurance as well as any language school expenses (if needed).
Volunteers who have a strong command of the local language(s) are better able to serve the children and will be given priority in the selection process. We ask that you are proficient in the language and/or make a commitment to attend a language school before you begin volunteering.
The minimum age for volunteers is 21. We have successful volunteers from ages 21 through 70 serving in NPH homes.
The minimum volunteer commitment is 12 months in most homes. Honduras requires a 13-month commitment. This allows time for the volunteers and the children to form lasting relationships. Longer commitments are encouraged.
No, unfortunately, NPH does not accept short-term volunteers.
Bolivia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru: For January placement, applications must be received by August 1st. For July placement, applications must be received by February 1st. Please submit your application before these deadlines if possible. Haiti: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for NPFS Haiti.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. It is best to apply early, since there are limited opportunities!
Volunteers are provided free room and board at the NPH home. Housing varies by country and ranges from apartments to dormitory-style room with fellow volunteers.
As with any international travel, risks are involved and it is important to be aware of your surroundings. NPH strives to provide a safe and secure environment for the children, staff, and volunteers.
Yes! Please contact us and we will put you in touch with a current or recently-returned volunteer from the country you are considering. Talking with a former volunteer can answer many questions and help you decide if NPH is the right place for you.
Successful volunteers are cooperative, extremely flexible and very patient. They have strong work ethics and are able to adapt to multi-cultural environments. NPH volunteers work with staff and volunteers from around the world. They are respectful of their host country and its culture, and have positive attitudes to share with the children.
Visit the NPH web site at www.nph.org.
Click on the volunteer section to find the application.
We prefer to receive applications via the NPH secured server. Using this form will speed up the application process. You may save your work and return to the application as many times as needed before submitting it. Please keep in mind that the application represents you to NPH; make sure that it is free of grammatical errors and typos.
If you must use the Word Document, please send it electronically to info@fotocan.org.
Once you have submitted your application, Friends of the Orphans will review it and contact you about the next steps.
You will be contacted for a phone interview if your application is approved.
Please expect the application process to take two to four months ... Apply early!
If you have any questions throughout the application process, you may contact the International Volunteer Coordinator at (519) 421-1992 or e-mail info@fotocan.org.