We’re excited that you want to work with Shanti Bhavan.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications for the summer semester (June – August) are closed.

Volunteer positions at Shanti Bhavan are highly competitive and are given out based on merit, with additional preference given to early applicants. Please complete the entire application below, and expect a 4-8 week processing time.

Shanti Bhavan recruits volunteers with the understanding that almost always at some point in time, due to a variety of unpredictable situations, you will be uncomfortable – whether it’s due to food, conditions, time, culture, etc. The children of Shanti Bhavan have experienced extreme trauma and difficulties. Whether it is domestic and/or sexual violence and/or abuse, loss of immediate family/friends or being a victim of, or directly affected by racism/discrimination, these children have experienced some form of crisis. Please carefully consider how you may deal with these feelings.

Application Requirements

Volunteer applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
There is a six week minimum commitment for summer applicants and four-week minimum commitment for spring and fall applicants, waived only under special circumstances.
One (1) letter of recommendation is required, submitted with this application.
Applicant must be able to provide proof of current or previous attendance/enrollment in a university or high school.
Application must be submitted in English. Shanti Bhavan is an English medium school, and volunteers are required to be fluent in English language.

Application Process

Submit the online application form below.
Have your recommender send us their letter within 1 week of submitting your application.
Fulfill two (2) rounds of skype interviews.
Participate in two (2) online, pre-departure training sessions.

The Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference. All information will be held confidential unless specified otherwise.

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Shanti Bhavan! We are excited to learn more about your experiences, please note that thorough responses will be given preference and incomplete applications will be discarded. Only successful candidates will be contacted for first round interviews.

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Shanti Bhavan volunteer program. Please complete the entire application form below. It can take up to 4-8 weeks to process an application, please plan accordingly.

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Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Current Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Permanent Address
If different from Current Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
What is your date of birth?*
Are you a US citizen?*
What country are you a citizen of?
Do you have a valid passport?*
How did you hear about Shanti Bhavan?*
Tell us more:
Have you volunteered at Shanti Bhavan before?*
What year?
Please select your projected (or preferred) date of arrival.*

Note: Shanti Bhavan is out of session from mid-December through the second week of January and from mid-April through the end of May. The school will not accept volunteers during these time periods.
Please select your projected (or preferred) date of departure.*

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Education History
High School*
Name, Location, Years in Attendance
College or University*
Name, Location, Years in Attendance
Degree and Course of Study
Graduate School
Name, Location, Years in Attendance
Degree and Course of Study
Language
Languages spoken and degree of proficiency
Certifications
e.g. CPR, First Aid, CPA, professional
Technical Skills
e.g. computer, art, performance skills

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Professional Experience
Company Name*
Position*
Employment Dates*
Nature of Work*
Company Name
Position
Employment Dates
Nature of Work

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Volunteer Experience
Organization*
Position*
Dates*
Nature of Work*
Organization
Position
Dates
Nature of Work
Current Resume*
Drop files here or
Please feel free to attach additional information as necessary. This can include a current resume or CV, university acceptance letter, biography, letter of support etc.

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Reflective Questions - Personal
A volunteer opportunity with Shanti Bhavan is highly competitive and we take the process very seriously, ensuring that our students are learning from the highest caliber and most dedicated teachers. Please answer the following questions openly and honestly.
On a scale of most important to least important (1-5), please list your top most priorities in your life.*
The nature of this volunteer experience demands a substantial time commitment from a thorough application process to spending several weeks volunteering. Why would you like to make this experience a priority?*
What do you think will be the most difficult aspect of this volunteer experience?*
Explain 5 of your STRENGTHS.*
Please provide a 2-3 sentence explanation of each.
Explain 5 of your WEAKNESSES.*
Please provide a 2-3 sentence explanation of each.
How are you with teaching children?*
How are you with teaching adults?*
How are you with group brainstorming?*
How are you in disciplining children?*
How are you in foreign living conditions?*
e.g. communal living, no AC, limited running water, bugs
How are you with a simple diet?*
e.g. delineated portions, in-opportune meal times, very foreign foods
How are you with conflict resolution?*
How are you exploring extracurricular activities?*
How are you improvising performance?*
How are you with limited personal time?*

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Reflective Questions - Teaching
You are working with a difficult child who suddenly does not want to participate in the activity taking place in a class setting. What are 3 things you would do to create a positive and effective outcome with that child?*
It is a rainy day and you have to stay inside with 20 restless and enthusiastic children. What are 3 activities you could lead in this setting?*
What age groups are you comfortable teaching?*
Select all that apply.
For the following questions, please select what grade level you can expertly teach each subject. -- Accounting:*
Select all that apply.
Biology:*
Select all that apply.
Chemistry:*
Select all that apply.
Physics:*
Select all that apply.
Commerce:*
Select all that apply.
Computer Programming:*
Select all that apply.
Economics:*
Select all that apply.
Business Math:*
Select all that apply.
Math:*
Select all that apply.
English Literature:*
Select all that apply.
English Language & Writing:*
Select all that apply.
Shakespeare Studies:*
Select all that apply.
Advanced Composition:*
Select all that apply.
Environmental Science:*
Select all that apply.
Indian History:*
Select all that apply.
World History:*
Select all that apply.
Geography:*
Select all that apply.
Political Science:*
Select all that apply.
Public Speaking & Debate:*
Select all that apply.
Dance:*
Select all that apply.
Choir:*
Select all that apply.
Art:*
Select all that apply.
Soccer:*
Select all that apply.
Basketball:*
Select all that apply.
Volleyball:*
Select all that apply.
Please list any other subjects or extra curricular activities that you can teach.
Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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Letter of Reccomendation
You are required to provide 1 letter of recommendation and 1 additional reference. Please upload the letter of recommendation here.
File*
If your recommender prefers to send us their letter separately, upload a note indicating the date we can expect to receive their letter by. Please ensure it is within one week of applying. They can email the letter to [email protected]
Recommendation Contact Information*
Please provide information for your reference who will be submitting your recommendation letter separately.
First Last
Email*
Phone*
In what context do they know you?*
Additional Reference Contact Information*
Please provide contact information for a second reference check. This person will not be required to submit a letter on your behalf but may be contacted by Shanti Bhavan staff.
First Last
Email*
Phone*
In what context do they know you?*

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Emergency Contact Information
Name
First Last
Relation
Email
Phone
Volunteer Agreement
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application, we are pleased to get to know more about you and your interests in working with Shanti Bhavan. By submitting this form and the electronic signature below, you acknowledge and agree to your eligibility to take part in the program, that consuming tobacco, alcohol, or drugs on campus will result in you being asked to leave, and that you will attend all mandatory training sessions prior to departure. Further, you agree to alert Shanti Bhavan if anything changes in your submitted application. If accepted and anything changes on you planned arrival or departure dates, you will give Shanti Bhavan a minimum of 6 weeks notice.
By signing here I affirm all of the information in this application is accurate*
First Last
Date*

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Application

Apply today and make a difference.

We’re excited that you want to work with Shanti Bhavan.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications for the summer semester (June – August) are closed.

Application Requirements

Application Process

Apply here:

Volunteer Application

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Personal Information

Education History

Professional Experience

Volunteer Experience

Reflective Questions - Personal

Reflective Questions - Teaching

Letter of Reccomendation

Emergency Contact Information

Volunteer Agreement

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