Bound for Peace - Summer 2023 Application

Summer Medellín 2023

June 5-16, 2023
In order to apply to serve as a volunteer in this program, we ask that you complete the required items of the following application. Please read all content and questions carefully.
Program Snapshot

During your stay in Medellin, you will be able to participate in community service projects in different Comunas in Medellin with some of our partner nonprofit organizations. You will have the opportunity to visit important landmarks in the city of Medellin and learn about the history and culture of this beautiful city.

Round trip airfare $480.63
Housing – AirBnB $235
Transportation $200
Meals $288
T-shirts $15
Materials and Administrative fee $100

Total $1333.36 (price may change depending on the cost of airfare- cost of airfare as of March 21, 2023)

This budget is based on a group of 15 volunteers.
Prices will change if there are less volunteers on the trip.
Airfare price could change depending on the departure airport (This price is based on the current fare from Orlando International Airport).
Personal Information
Full Name (as it appears on passport)*
Preferred name*
Pronouns*
Mailing Address*
Permanent Address*
Birth date MM/DD/YY*
Phone Number xxx-xxx-xxxx*
E-mail*
DO NOT use your university E-mail. Please use a Gmail or personal email.
Do you have a valid passport?*

YesNo
How did you hear about this trip? *

Rate your Spanish proficiency on a scale of 1-5*

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is No Spanish experience, 5 is Native speaker

Demographic Information
Collecting and maintaining accurate demographic data among CBOB volunteers is critical to fulfilling our mission. CBOB is committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive programs in order to attract and retain talented leaders, more effectively serve diverse youth with diverse needs, understand and adapt to increasingly diverse local and international contexts, and devise creative solutions to complex problems. You can help support CBOB's mission by voluntarily providing the following information about yourself.

Children Beyond Our Borders does not discriminate on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender expression, sexual identity, age, physical or mental ability, income, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status.
Gender Identity
Please check all that apply to your racial/ethnic identity

American Indian or Alaskan NativeAsian or Pacific IslanderBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinxWhite or Caucasian
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that substantially limits one or more major life activity?
Please estimate your total household income for the family you were raised in:

Financial Information
We do not want the cost of this trip to be prohibitive to volunteer participation. Fundraising opportunities and resources can be made available to help cover program costs.
What level of financial assistance might be necessary for you?*

I should be able to afford the trip myself.I should be able to afford the trip, however I would benefit from group and individual fundraising.I would need help fundraising the money with group and individual fundraisers.

Reference
This program requires that you submit one professional reference who can comment on your character, adaptability, and dependability.

The person you select will automatically receive a short questionnaire to submit about you, so make sure to check with your reference about this request before submitting your applicaiton.
Reference Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference E-mail*
example@example.com

Short Answer Questions
Are you a first-time international traveler?*

YesNo
Have you previously been on a BFP trip?*

YesNo
Describe the extent of your global or intercultural experiences.*
Why did you choose this program? What do you see as the benefits and challenges of participating in an international service trip?*
What personal objectives do you hope to achieve through your participation in BFP? What do you feel you can contribute to the service group?*
Do you have any experience working with children or organizing group activities? This might include teaching art, music, computer skills, or coaching experience. If so, please include the activities you did and the age groups you worked with.*
Describe a time when you felt out of your comfort zone. What did you learn from this experience and how might this influence your experience in Medellín? *
How will you prepare for this trip and what resources will you utilize in your preparations? Do you have any concerns about this trip?*

Personal Information