Bound for Peace - 2022 Application

Bound for Peace | Medellín 2022
Program Snapshot

June 18-28, 2022 | Medellín, Colombia

Bound For Peace (BFP) is finally back for summer 2022! 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.
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? *

Yes No
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 Native Asian or Pacific Islander Black or African American Hispanic or Latinx White 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
BFP participants should plan carefully for the financial aspects of this trip. Refer to the "Costs & Funding" section of the BFP webpage for more information on program budgets, payments, and funding options.

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 Name Last Name
Reference E-mail *
example@example.com

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

Yes No
Have you previously been on a BFP trip? *

Yes No
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