How the process works
01
Apply online
A two-minute form: who you are, what you do well, how much time you have. No résumé required.
02
Interview
In person or by video call, depending on where in the world you are. We talk through the role, the schedule and what to expect.
03
Documents and safeguarding
Basic ID, a signed volunteer agreement, and a background check for anyone who will work directly with children.
04
Onboarding
Safeguarding training and an introduction to the program method. You join your team with a mentor assigned.
The interview is in person or by video call, depending on where in the world you are.
Areas and hours
SOS Infante has several ways in, and specific areas where your skills fit without taking over the rest of your life. This is the baseline of areas and hours.
| Area | Commitment | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| General volunteer | Whatever time you have | One-off activities, by call. |
| Staff · Editorial | 1 day a week (8 hours) | Writing and editing for the blog. |
| Staff · Social media | Half a day a week (4 hours) | Content and community. |
| Staff · Media | 16+ hours, remote | Video, photography and design. |
| Program · Protective Adult | 2 days a week (16 hours) | Mid to senior experience in teaching, therapy or legal work. |
| Program · Shungo Heart | 2 days a week (16 hours) | Health, nutrition and psychology professionals. |
| Campaign · Art Therapy | 2 days a week plus one Saturday a month | Professional experience in the performing arts. |
| Campaign · Todo Posi | 2 days a week (16 hours) | No previous training needed: attitude and energy. |
Requirements and contribution
- Online application and interview.
- Basic ID and a signed volunteer agreement for the period you commit to.
- Background check and safeguarding training for any role with direct contact with children.
- Respect for the religious, political and cultural beliefs of the communities we serve.
We do not require donations or monthly fees to volunteer. There is a one-time $50 contribution that covers your ID badge, T-shirt and printed materials.
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Volunteering questions
How much time does volunteering take?
It depends on the area. General volunteers give whatever time they have, for one-off activities. Editorial staff give one day a week (8 hours), social media half a day (4 hours), and media roles 16 hours or more remotely. Protective Adult and Shungo Heart ask for two days a week; Art Therapy two days plus one Saturday a month.
Do I need specific qualifications to volunteer?
Protective Adult requires mid to senior experience in teaching, therapy or legal work. Shungo Heart requires professionals in nutrition, health and mental health. Art Therapy requires professional experience in the performing arts. Todo Posi requires none: attitude and energy are enough.
What paperwork does volunteering involve?
After the application and interview, we ask for basic identification and a signed volunteer agreement for the period you commit to. Any direct contact with children also requires a background check and safeguarding training.
Does volunteering cost anything?
We do not require donations or monthly fees. There is a one-time $50 contribution that covers your ID badge, T-shirt and printed materials.
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