GENERAL
INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE GCO 2006 VOLUNTEERS:
Application fee: $35, due at time application is submitted.
Application
due date:
Program
fee: The program
fee is $1550 for each volunteer. In
addition to this program fee, volunteers
cover their own transportation costs to and from camp.
Age
of applicants:
Applicants must be seventeen or older.
Returning
volunteers: GCO
welcomes returning volunteers.
All returning volunteers must submit an application and complete all
documents.
Volunteer
selection: GCO
aims for a balance of individuals
representing returning and new volunteers, both genders, a wide range
of age
groups, nationalities, and cultures.
Interviews: Applicants are interviewed
in-person and/or via phone within
two weeks of submitting an application.
Deposit:
Within ten days of notification of acceptance to the program,
accepted
volunteers send a $500 deposit to GCO office. Proof of
medical
coverage abroad must accompany the deposit.
Fundraising: Many volunteers engage
in fund-raising to raise their
program and transportation fees. All applicants will be provided with a
Fundraising Manual to assist them in these efforts.
Final
Payments: The
balance of $1000 is due to the GCO office no later
than
Pre-Camp
Volunteer Training and Planning: All volunteers, in-country and
international, will meet at our Mountain Retreat for three days for
team-building, orientation, training and camp planning, prior to the
arrival of
the campers.
Location/lodging:
Photos of the Mountain Retreat can be viewed on this website.
Departure: At the conclusion of camp, volunteers are responsible for arranging their own transportation departing from Sarajevo. In past years, many of our volunteers have been interested in traveling locally in the Balkans, and/or extending their trip with some travel time in Europe either prior to after camp. GCO travel mentors will be available to help you consider possibilities for post camp travel, suggested options and general travel advice.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SUBMITTING APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Here are the forms that must be filled out and submitted:
PART ONE: THE APPLICATION
You may submit your Application by email or by post (email is preferred).
Sending by email:DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTION PACKAGE NOW:
· Download Microsoft Word Document (104KB)
The following documents are included in this word file:
-- APPLYING TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER CAMP COUNSELOR WITH GCO
-- INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
-- GCO CAMP VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM-2006 (2 PAGES)
-- VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT CONSENT LIABILITY & WAIVER RELEASE FORM (3 PAGES)
-- MEDICAL RELEASE AND WAIVER (1 PAGE)
-- APPLICATION CHECKLIST
-- IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ACCEPTED APPLICANTS
-- 2006-EARLY TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR GCO APPLICANTSIf for any reason you are unable to download and print any of the application forms and/or instructions, or you have any questions, please contact:
Email: gco@globalchild.org
Or call (310) 581-2234
Important Information for Accepted ApplicantsA deposit of $550 is due to the GCO office 14 days after notification of acceptance in the program.
(Remaining $1000 due to GCO office by June 10th)Volunteer applicants accepted into the program will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the pre-camp meeting location. Volunteers must notify GCO of their confirmed travel itineraries.
Cancellations must be received in writing at least one month before the start of the program. Deposit amounts will NOT be refunded.
If GCO must cancel its programs due to circumstances beyond our control, accepted applicants will be refunded all fees except the $35 application fee. Accepted Applicants will be notified immediately should there be any changes in plans for GCO programs.
Travel plans and expenses outside of the program are the responsibility of the individual.
Volunteers are asked to complete a post-camp evaluation.
Fundraising: Many volunteers engage in fund-raising to raise their program and transportation fees. All applicants will be provided with a Fundraising Manual to assist them in these efforts.
2006 - EARLY TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR GCO APPLICANTS
GCO volunteers will meet in Sarajevo for training and orientation
When making travel plans to the Balkans, keep in mind the following:
1. Generally, there are no direct flights from the US to Sarajevo. You will need to put together an itinerary that takes you to a major European city (London, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Zurich, Brussels etc) and then connects to Sarajevo. Air travel is the best options for getting to Sarajevo from major connecting cities in Europe. However, another option is to fly into Dubrovnik or Split, large and lovely coastal towns in Croatia, and take a bus (about a 6 hour trip) to Sarajevo from either of these cities. Flights, ferries and buses have schedules that vary, depending on the day of the week, so when considering travel, check schedules carefully and verify with an agent. If you need an agent, we can suggest:
Meri Svircic
Adriatic Travel
1(800) 262-1718 ext. 104 or (310) 548-1446 ext. 104e-mail: meris@adriatictours.com
2. There is an International Arts Festival in Dubrovnik every summer, generally starting about July 10 running until August 20. If you plan to travel through Dubrovnik before or after camp, we suggest you make your airline plans AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, and reserve lodging in advance. Rooms in youth hostels and hotels can be difficult to find at the last minute.
3. You are responsible for making arrangements for personal travel before or after camp.
4. If accepted, you will be assigned a mentor, someone who has been at a GCO camp and is returning to camp this year. Your mentor might know a good deal about the range of travel options, and if they do not, they will direct you to someone who can.
P.O. Box 67583
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 581-2234
Fax: (323) 934-0308
gco@globalchild.org