Volunteering

Requirements

Volunteers must speak fluent Spanish and commit to a minimum of six months service, beginning either February or September. In special circumstances, the length of service and the time of arrival may be altered to fit the needs of the volunteer and the project partner receiving them.

Clearness Committee

Potential applicants are encouraged to convene a support group, or Quaker Clearness Committee, of two or more people to assist with the discernment necessary to make a spirit-led decision. These folks would:

Before going to Nicaragua

Explore the applicant’s motives and hopes for volunteering in Nicaragua
Consider how such a sojourn fits into the spiritual journey of the applicant’s spiritual journey
Assist fundraising to support the volunteer while serving in Nicaragu,a if necessary

During volunteer service in Nicaragua

Communicate with the volunteer, Volunteers are encouraged to share impressions, trials and joys with their Clearness Committee

After the volunteer returns home

Assist volunteer to process the experience. Re-entry to our overly-consumerist society is often difficult.
Assist volunteer to arrange opportunities to speak about his or her experience in Nicaragua. Sharing can be helpful to both the volunteer and listener (This public sharing is not required but is suggested.).

Application Process

Potential volunteers complete an application and provide three references. Prior to the commencement of service, volunteers submit a medical evaluation signed by a physician, proof of international insurance for the duration of volunteer service and a liability release.

Both Stateside and Program Coordinators review all applicants for suitability of service and project partner needs. Application, reference letters, and Coordinators recommendations are reviewed and approved by Volunteer Committee. Applicants are advised of approval with a Committee Minute.

Nicaragua Service

Volunteers fund all expenses. ProNica provides free lodging at Quaker House, Casa Cuáquera, while volunteer visits Managua. ProNica Program Coordinator is the best volunteer resource, assisting with project assignment, housing and networking.

ProNica also assists volunteers to find international health insurance. The ProNica DVD is an effective fundraising tool.

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Volunteering

Requirements

Clearness Committee

Application Process

Nicaragua Service

Stateside office

Nicaragua office