Program Requirements:

Minimum stay: 2 months
Maximum stay: 6 months
(can be extended)
Age: 18 to 65 years

Volunteers should meet the following requirements:

  • be 18 years or older
  • have no major health problems
  • a medical background is required for the primary health care project

Registration deadline:
Fees should be paid anywhere up to 12 weeks prior to departure.

Program Cost

Program Fees include

Fees do not include

No fees will be refunded or transferred when volunteers do not complete there voluntary period.

Spending money should be brought in U.S. dollars cash, which is easier to exchange than traveler's cheques or personal cheques.

Signup to become a volunteer

This application forms are used by the Foundation for Young Orphans to assess your suitability for the program. Please take the time to fill out the appropriate form thoroughly, telling us about any skills and experiences that specifically relate to the program that you wish to volunteer for.

If you have difficulties submitting the application form, please send us an e-mail to volunteers(at)thefyo.org with all of the required details and documents (current resume, cover letter and other required documents) according the online application form (Mandatory Field Indicator indicates a mandatory field).