DGH Volunteer Application

Doctors for Global Health
Volunteer Application

DGH depends on and encourages the spirit of volunteerism to carry out its mission. Whether or not you spend an extended period of time in a foreign country, you can still be a DGH Volunteer. From volunteering abroad to organizing events in your neighborhood to helping with technical jobs at home, you can contribute to promoting health and human rights around the world.

When you volunteer with DGH you will be connected with a volunteer DGH Mentor to work with you and provide guidance.

Please place a checkmark in the box(es) where you would like to help!

From Your Home

	Join a DGH Committee: Committees do the bulk of DGH work. Join in on conference calls and help set the pace for DGH. The advocacy committee and volunteer committee need your input! (Estimated time 2-4 hrs/month)
	Spread the DGH News: Let other organizations you are a part of know about DGH. Forward DGH announcements, distribute newsletters, or recommend our website. (Estimated time 1 hr/month)
	Update the Database: It may sound mundane, but the database is one of our most important tools. If you are familiar with Microsoft Access, your skills are needed! (Estimated time 2-10 hrs/month)
	Work Wonders with the Website: Help the DGH webmaster to develop web features. (Estimated time: variable)
	Translations: Help translate portions of the website and other documents to English, Spanish or other languages. (Estimated time: variable)
	Design an Item: Raise awareness and funds for DGH Projects by working with the Board to design, print, and sell a DGH T-Shirt, postcard, note card, calendar, or greeting card. (Estimated time: variable)
	Write! : People with expertise in the history of human rights situations in different countries are needed to write articles for the “Human Rights Around the World” section of the newsletter. (Estimated time: 4 hr/project)
	Evaluation Innovation: Assist the Project Committee in designing data collection projects in communities where DGH works. Help us learn from and share our triumphs and tribulations! (Estimated time: variable)

In Your Neighborhood

	Attend a Newsletter Party (In Atlanta): – Order pizza and call your friends! The newsletters are ready! We need volunteers to make sure this important DGH information gets into the hands of our supporters.
	Collect In-kind Donations: Help make DGH Dreams come true! Look at our wish list on the website and approach local organizations about donating supplies and materials. (Estimated time: variable)
	Organize a Fundraiser: Plan a concert at your local coffee shop, invite some friends over for a dinner party fundraiser, hold a Human Rights Movie Night, or ask your place of worship to take up a special collection. Every cent counts! DGH has start-up packets to guide your way. (Estimated time: variable)
	Coordinate a Speaker’s Tour: DGH seeks to inspire and educate others about health and human rights. Invite a Board Member, Volunteer, or community member to come speak about their experiences at your workplace, school, or other organization. (Estimated time: variable)

Internationally

Volunteer with one of DGH’s international partners. Separate application - see below. (Estimated time: few months)

Special Opportunities for Former DGH International Volunteers

	Become a DGH Mentor: Support new volunteers traveling to a community where you have volunteered. Through phone, email, or snail mail, support them throughout their journey. (Estimated time: variable)
	Prepare “Before You Go” Packets: Prepare information for volunteers who are preparing for their trip. (Est. time: 2-4 hrs)

I want to be a DGH volunteer!

Contact Information

First Name:
Last Name:
Birth Date:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Country:
Permanent Address:
City, State, Zip:
Country:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Occupation/Interests/Activities:
Language Abilities and Level:
Where (country or community) would you like to volunteer?
When are you thinking about volunteering?
For how long?

Are you ....

New to DGH

Former International Volunteer

Current Volunteer

Advisory Council Member

Other

How did you first learn about DGH?

Friend/Colleague

Presentation/Conference

Another Organization

DGH Website

Website

Other:

Why would you like to volunteer for DGH?

What skills or talents would you like to share with DGH?

Web skills

Fundraising

Proposal Writing

Database

Translation

Public Speaking

Organizing/Activism

Graphic design

Research/Evaluation

Other

Previous Volunteer History: (Which organizations? Years of involvement?)

Would you like to receive occasional emails about future US-based volunteer opportunities with DGH? Yes

I would like to be a member and volunteer of DGH. I have read and agree with the Mission Statement and Principles of Action of Doctors for Global Health (DGH) and agree to support the work of DGH with my time and/or donations. I agree not to hold DGH liable for any losses, claims or actions of any kind arising out of my association with DGH. Yes

FOR INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS ONLY

Short Essays

Please answer the following questions in one or two paragraphs each:

How do you think this experience will impact your future or present career?
Describe and comment on the history and social reality of the country or countries in which you would like to volunteer. If relevant, please address how the relationship between that country and the United States has affected life in that country.
Elaborate on any previous experiences you have had volunteering with a marginalized population (previous experience, however, is not necessary to volunteer with DGH).

Resume

Please mail a copy of your resume to:

Doctors for Global Health
P. O. Box 1761, Decatur
Georgia 30031, U.S.A.

or email it to: Volunteer opportunities(email: volunteer at dghonline.org)

Please have a person who knows you in a professional/educational context write you a letter of recommendation.

Please have the letter mailed to:

Doctors for Global Health
P. O. Box 1761, Decatur
Georgia 30031, U.S.A.

or emailed to: Volunteer opportunities(email: volunteer at dghonline.org)

Reference Information

First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Country:
Telephone:
Email:

DGH international volunteers are expected to assist DGH in the United States as well.

Plan to volunteer with DGH domestically prior to and/or after your international experience. Your options include any of the items listed on page one of this application. Other ideas for international volunteers:

Help do background research on the country in which you will be volunteering

Fundraise for DGH and the community in which you will work

Assist in finding future volunteers

Write an article for DGH Reporter

After you return, contact other DGH volunteers, help DGH to fundraise

Please direct any questions to Volunteer opportunities(email: volunteer at dghonline.org).