AidCamps International

Short Term Volunteer Work Overseas on Third World Development Aid Projects

Independent AidCamps

Family Independent AidCamps

In some cases we can organise Independent AidCamp placements for families.  On a family Independent AidCamp we’ll arrange a placement where you are all staying and undertaking the same, or closely related, volunteer work together.

There’s no special procedure or conditions for members of your family group that are 18 or older, other than letting us know that you want a placement together.  The information below describes the application procedures and conditions for the inclusion of children less than 18 years of age on the first day of the placement.

Before You Apply: Think, and Get Informed

There are many risks, in particular diseases, in tropical developing countries that are much more serious for children than for adults, and that children are more susceptible to.  We very strongly recommend that you think about this and take independent professional medical advice, before application, on the risks of taking your children on an Independent AidCamp, especially younger ones.

Procedures and Conditions for Under 18s

The following apply to all under 18s:

• The family placement must include at least one parent or legal guardian of the child(ren).
• A parental consent and responsibility form must be filled out for each child.
• All normal terms and conditions apply for all children, except as noted below.

16 - 17 year olds

We regard 16-17 year olds as young adults, fully capable of undertaking a useful placement, and of fundraising for local development aid.  As such, 16-17 year olds use the same application procedure and are subject to the same terms & conditions as adults, except for a reduced registration fee of £25.

12 - 15 year olds

We feel that 12-15 year olds can both provide a benefit and benefit themselves by being actively involved in the placement of the parent(s), and can also undertake some fundraising for local development aid.  As such, 12-15 year olds use the same application procedure and are subject to the same terms & conditions as adults, except that no registration fee or criminal record check are needed and the minimum donation is reduced to a flat £100, irrespective of length of stay, the whole of which will be applied to local development aid goals.

0 - 11 year olds

We consider 0-11 year olds as “carry along kids” that will not be undertaking a voluntary position or be expected to fundraise.  As such, other than our knowing some necessary details, no application procedure, registration fee, or minimum donation are required, and the criminal record check and references requirements are dropped.  A health certification will still be needed.

Application

We recommend you contact us first, as not all combinations of when, where, type of placement, and size and mix of family are possible; we’ll be able to tell you if it is worth submitting your applications.

Once we get your applications we will contact you to discuss your wishes in detail, examine options, and suggest possibilities.  Having reached an understanding with you on your requirements we will then negotiate with our partner organisations to agree a family placement suitable for you.

If we cannot offer you a placement fitting your stated requirements within 10 days then you’ll get a refund.

Postal Applications

• Use the standard Independent AidCamp Application Form for each family member that will be 12 years or older on the first day of the placement.
• Use the Under 12s Form for each family member that will be less than 12 years old on the first day of the placement.
• Include a Parental Consent and Responsibility Form for each family member that will be less than 18 years old on the first day of the placement.
• Include a cheque for £45 for each family member 18 or over and £25 for each 16-17 year old.

Internet Applications

• Use the standard Independent AidCamps Application page for each family member that will be 16 years or older on the first day of the placement, ticking 16-17 year old on the online form for those of that age range.
• Download and send us by post a copy of the Parental Consent and Responsibility Form for each family member that will be less than 18 years old on the first day of the placement (we can proceed with arranging your placement before these arrive.)
• If your family group will include children under 16 we will tell you how 12-15 year olds can enter their applications online, and how you can provide the information about under 12s.

Credit & Debit Card Rates and approximations in other currencies.

The surcharges of £4 and £2 for internet card payment of the registration fees are non-refundable.

Downloads

If you are not familiar with downloading, or use a paper size other than European standard A4,
see Downloading & Printing.

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Independent AidCamp Application Form	Microsoft Word	116	Adobe Acrobat	42
Parental Consent & Responsibility Form and Under 12s Form	Microsoft Word	67	Adobe Acrobat	59