Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in working with us! Please complete this online application for an opportunity to volunteer with ZanaAfrica. If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, please email megan [at] zanaafrica [dot] org to follow up.
  • Please indicate the position you are applying for from the options on our Volunteer page
  • Please include the URL link if you have an online resume, blog, or webpage.
  • Please describe your educational background, schools attended, degrees earned, significant classes etc. (4-6 sentences)
  • Please describe any volunteer or extracurricular activities you have been involved recently. (4-6 sentences)
  • Please briefly provide current and past jobs held, length of employment, position held and duties responsible for.
  • Please provide at least two references outside of your immediate family. Include their names, relationship to you, job title, and contact information (email and phone number).
  • Please describe any relevant travel experiences here- whether domestic or international- and why you think they are significant.
  • List languages studied or spoken and fluency level.
  • How did you hear about ZanaAfrica? Why do you want to volunteer for this organization? (4-6 sentences)
  • What do you see as the pros and cons of the non-profit industry and the challenges in international development?
  • What was the most significant challenge you have overcome in your life? Why was it important? How has it changed you?
  • What are two things you have learned about yourself in the last four years, and how did you come to that knowledge?
  • Given that spirituality is important in Africa (in ways that it is not in America, for instance) what are your personal perspectives about faith and why? While working with ZanaA does not require that you subscribe to or practice a particular religion, you will find that most people in Kenya, including your co-workers, have strong feelings about their own personal faith, and this will undoubtedly be part of your experience and journey in Nairobi if you are coming from abroad.
  • Please indicate the dates you will be available to volunteer and the maximum duration you are willing to stay with ZanaA.