Volunteers Frequently Asked Questions

• I would be interested in your volunteer or internship program. Who should I talk to?
• Please use our contact us form to learn more about opportunities and requirements. You can also call or email us at info@esengoglobal.com. A resume will be requested for review once you start your application.
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• Do you take unlicensed students?
• Yes. We typically send unlicensed medical, dental or nurse students on teams with licensed professionals.
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• How long do volunteers serve?
• We do not have a minimum duration. Depending on the project, volunteers can be on a project for 1-4 weeks or longer. Mid to Long-term or gap placements (3 - 12 months+) can be arranged.
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• Do I have to speak the local language?
• No. Although speaking a local language is helpful, it is not required. We provide translators when necessary and/or when possible.
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• What are the necessary requirements to be an Esengo Global volunteer?
• You must:
  • Be 18 or over
  • Have fully completed our application form.
  • Have provided us a personal or professional reference
  • Have made full payment 15 days prior to departure
  • Have thoroughly read our terms & conditions
  • Have provided Esengo Global with photocopies of your travel and medical insurance certificates
  • Have provided a photocopy of the photo page of your passport (just in case these documents are mislaid during travel).
  • Have sent us information on your travel arrangements (flight number, airline, arrival and departure time and dates).
  • Have all other required documentation two weeks before arrival.
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• Can I choose my own dates?
• Yes you are completely free to choose your own dates. All we need to know are how many weeks you would like to volunteer for and which date you would like to start.
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• I have never been overseas. Is this for me?
• Are you open minded individual ready to make a positive change? Then this is for you.
  
  Please do think carefully about embarking on a volunteer program as the living and working conditions may not be what you are used to and you will need to prepare yourself for this. Just take a minute to imagine what it means …. Will you be able to cope occasionally without running water and electricity? How will you deal with people totally different from you?
  
  We strongly advise people to do as much research as possible before signing up to a volunteer placement.
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• What measures do you take to ensure that I'll be safe?
• Volunteer safety is our top priority. All the necessary information will be provided in our volunteer kit program. We will help to find the best insurance. We also require volunteers to review a country-specific safety manual before their departure. We recommend our volunteers register with their national Embassy before departing in case of an emergency. Our local partners each have a security plan in place.
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• Why do you have to pay to volunteer?
• The organizations and projects with which you volunteer overseas have limited resources so part of the proceedings is intended to help these organizations to grow.
• Identifying appropriate host organizations overseas and working with them is time-consuming, takes resources, and requires an experienced and professional staff.
• The processes of preparing, training, transporting, housing, feeding, and supervising volunteers are included in the fees.
• The costs of recruiting volunteers are significant.
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• How much does it cost?

• Currency	1-4 weeks	Additional weeks	Long term placements 3-12 months
  Euros	653 €	150 €/ week	Please contact us
  Dollars	$900	$200/ week	Please contact us

• Volunteer will pay $200 dollars to secure placement via Paypal account. The remainder will be paid at least 2 weeks prior to departure.
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• What is included in the project fees?
• Accommodation
• Welcome pack
• $150 donation to the host organization(per placement)
• Airport pick-up & drop-off
• 24/7 Emergency support.
• Cultural activities and Group sightseeing
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• I would be interested in your volunteer or internship program. Who should I talk to?
• Flights & Visa
• Vaccinations
• Health Insurance (required)
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