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Volunteer Application


Want to volunteer in San Francisco? Get into the thick of it in Nicaragua? Help us in Paris?

NOTE: All volunteer positions for Nicaragua for this summer (May-August) are now filled.

We review applications four times a year (End of February, May, August, November). Under very special circumstances we can convene extra committee meetings, but this rarely happens. If you submit an application close to the date of a selection meeting we may not have time to review all your materials and conduct the necessary interviews needed to make a determination on your case - and a decision on your application may be postponed until the next committee meeting.

We make every effort to confirm the receipt of applications. Occasionally something goes wrong with a submission, so you are encouraged to save your answers offline in the event you need to redo the application. If a week passes without confirmation, please follow up with an email to volunteer@blueenergygroup.org .

If your online application makes the first cut, you will be contacted by someone at blueEnergy to schedule an in-person or phone interview. Our staff is very busy and the expectation is that you will be flexible in terms of the scheduling of the interview.

If you are selected for a volunteer position you will be required to download, print, fill out, sign, and mail in an emergency contact form as well as a general liability form. You will also be asked to submit a copy of your passport or equivalent identification.

Personal Information
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Full name you go by
Gender

Male

Female
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)
Nationality

Contact Information
Address
Phone (primary)
Phone (secondary)
Fax
Email
Skype Username

General Questions: blueEnergy's work is very challenging. The following section is intended to help us understand your motivations for this kind of work and the experiences you have had that would help you handle these challenges.
Why are you interested in volunteering with blueEnergy? In what capacity do you see yourself contributing to blueEnergy's work?
Do you know anyone who has worked or is working for blueEnergy? If yes, please elaborate. If not, how did you hear about blueEnergy?
Please describe any volunteering experience (past or present) you have had.
Please describe your travel experiences (briefly).
Please describe any work experience you have had in challenging environments.

Time Commitment: blueEnergy gives preference to volunteers who can commit to longer time periods. Commitments of less than three months are generally not considered unless the applicant has a specific skill that can yield immediate benefits for blueEnergy. Few applicants with commitments of less than 6 months are accepted.
Please describe the time commitment you are prepared to make to blueEnergy. Please include your intended length of stay and when you would be available to start.

Desired Volunteer Location: blueEnergy accepts volunteers at the following locations: Nicaragua, San Francisco, France, and Work-from-home.
Where would you like to volunteer for blueEnergy?

Financial Commitment: blueEnergy asks all on-site volunteers (ie. those working in Nicaragua) to make a financial contribution to partially defray their living expenses. We have nice accommodations including meal service, laundry service, and wireless internet. It's not the Ritz, but it is much above average local conditions, and it costs blueEnergy a fair amount to maintain. Volunteers are required to contribute financially to their stay so that our meager funding can be focused on critical project work. The fee is made up of a fixed registration fee and a per month component; the total sum must be paid upon acceptance of a position offer.

• For USA Residents, the fixed fee is USD$500
• For European residents, the fixed fee is €300
• For Nicaraguans, the fixed fee is negotiable
• For all other residents, the fixed fee is USD$500 equivalent

• For everyone, the per month fee is USD$100
YES, I am able and willing to contribute the full amount to help defray my living expenses
If not, please explain why and describe how much you can contribute

Additional Financial Resources: blueEnergy is a small organization with very limited financial resources. Are you able and willing to solicit financial contributions (in addition to the living expense mentioned above) to help blueEnergy's critical work? (funds could be solicited from your family, friends, church, school, social club, or any other number of places)
YES, I am able and willing to solicit additional financial resources for blueEnergy's critical work.
If Yes, how much do you estimate you could raise?

Skills: In order to determine how you can best contribute to blueEnergy's activities, we need to understand your proficiency in various areas. For each category, please rate your skill level (1-5) and provide relevant commentary. Language skills are particularly important as blueEnergy works in both English and Spanish. Basic abilities in these two languages are required for volunteers and advanced abilities are a big plus.
Skill Rating / Guidelines
1
2
3
4
5
Comments
None
Beginner
Comfortable
Experienced
Expert
English Language
Spanish Language
Leadership / Management
Project Documentation
General Workshop Skills
Woodworking
Metal Work
Electrical Work
General Computers
General Renewable Energy Systems
General Field Work
Accounting
Law

Please submit a picture of yourself for identification purposes (we communicate remotely a lot and like to see who we are talking to) and your resume (CV) for our records. This is NOT optional and your application will be considered incomplete until we have received these materials:

ID Picture, in compressed JPG or GIF format (Name the file "LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_IDPIC.jpg" or "LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_IDPIC.gif")


Resume / CV, in PDF format (Name the file "LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_CV.pdf")


(Please be patient!!!... and only click once! It takes a moment to upload your attachments. If you experience any errors, email us at volunteer@blueenergygroup.org - DO NOT KEEP RE-SUBMITTING)

Featured:

blueEnergy QuickFacts:
Number of Installations:
8
Number of Communities Served:
6
Total Number of Beneficiaries:
1,500
Installed Capacity (kW):
7.5
Number of Local Employees:
14
Total Number of Historical Volunteers:
+85
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