SANKOFA CENTER FOR AFRICAN DANCE & CULTURE, (S.C.A.D.C.)

APPLICATION FORM

The Sankofa Center for African Dance & Culture (S.C.A.D.C.) is a non-profit charity based in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. This non-governmental organization, (N.G.O.), utilizes the skills of foreign volunteers for progress in Africa. The volunteer program focuses on merging traditional African dance & music with western art forms in the creation of staged performances that educate local Ghanaians about HIV/AIDS through art! S.C.A.D.C.'s agenda also relies on volunteers who counsel youth on peer health education and special community projects. Like most African charities, volunteers are the heart and life of the organization. Therefore, we review each applicant carefully to select the most appropriate individuals for our mission. Please complete the following application and email it back to sankofa_center@yahoo.com.

PROGRAM: S.C.A.D.C. Volunteer Program

START DATE:	March 1st- April 30th

May 1st - June 29th

July 3rd- August 31st

September 3rd - Oct. 31st

November 1st- Dec. 28th

Select your program length: Accepted volunteers may select any week length of participation on the 8 week programs.

2 Weeks 3 Weeks 6 Weeks 8 Weeks	Other

How did you learn about S.C.A.D.C.?

1. Biographical Information

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Age:

2. Why do you want to volunteer with S.C.A.D.C.?

3. In what capacity do you envision your participation in the program?

4. Please discuss any artistic abilities to be utilized on the program?

5. Please discuss previous HIV/AIDS education experience?

6. Please discuss previous volunteer/ teaching/ and foreign travel experience?

7. Although exciting, your experience in Africa may be challenging due to the great differences between cultures and lifestyles. What do you think will be the most challenging aspect of your volunteer program ?

8. Are there any pre-existing health or physical conditions that may be a concern for you on the program?

9. Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Do you understand that you must possess a valid passport within 2 months of your program start date or your participation in the program may be jeopardized?

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S.C.A.D.C. takes extensive measures to protect the safety and health of all volunteers. However, there is always some inherent risk involved in any travel. Do you realize your participation on the program is at your own risk and you will be required to sign a liability release form as a condition of participation, failure to do so will jeopardize your participation in the program?

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A non-refundable deposit of $300 will be due within two-weeks of your acceptance into the program. Failure to abide may compromise your place in the program. Do you accept this condition?

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1/2 of the program fee is due 60 days prior to your program start date and the remaining balance is due 30 days before the program start date. Failure to meet these deadlines may compromise your place in the program. Any exceptions must be arranged early with S.C.A.D.C. Director. Do you accept this condition?

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Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission! S.C.A.D.C. will review your application and inform you of our decision accordingly. You may be contacted for a phone interview supplementing your application.

Please email completed application to: sankofa_center@yahoo.com