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Stop Child Poverty Campaign

In 2000, world leaders pledged their support to reduce extreme poverty during the United Nations Millennium Summit. The resulting UN Millennium Development Goals established a timeline for the world to work to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. Unfortunately, with less than a decade to go, many countries are not following through with their pledges, and more still have not even announced a timeline for how they will achieve their stated goals. In 2003, only $69 billion of aid was given - $130 billion short of the goal. While world leaders are slow to act on their promises, the developing world is waiting, watching and dying in the process. It has become obvious that many governments may not comply with their obligations.

Therefore, the solution to ending extreme poverty also lies with you. Concerned citizens are needed to join forces to encourage governments to follow-through on their promises, as well as to make the issue of ending child poverty more visible and accessible.

.: The Program

Come to New Zealand and volunteer in the Stop Child Poverty campaign headquarters at the GVN office. You will be instrumental in effecting positive change all over the world! By joining the Stop Child Poverty campaign, every year, every month, every day, we can end hunger, pain, fear and suffering for millions of children. As a volunteer, you will move the campaign forward in countless ways, only a few of which include:
  • Working with our Stop Child Poverty chapters and partners around the world.
  • Researching and writing proposals for United Nations, World Bank etc.
  • Developing resources for schools.
  • Making submissions to G8 countries in Child Poverty.
  • Working with children and youth in developing countries on breaking free from child poverty.
  • Raising awareness through events on child poverty.
Children are often the first victims of war, disease and disaster. Children, who need the most protection in society, end up with the least. Poverty is unkind and brutal, particularly when it affects children, and it manifests in physical, emotional and social ways. You have the opportunity to be on the forefront of a new movement dedicated to ending extreme poverty in our lifetime, and to help shape the way we grow as a community.

For more information, please see our website at http://www.stopchildpoverty.org and view our Stop Child Poverty video clip.

.: Program Location

You will arrive in Wellington, New Zealand and will be picked up from the airport and taken to your accommodation in Lower Hutt, about 20 minutes away. Volunteers will live together in accommodation near to the GVN office.

.: Program Requirements

Volunteers for the Stop Child Poverty Campaign must:
  • be at least 18 years of age
  • be in good health
  • be enthusiastic and creative
  • have a strong desire to stop child poverty!

.: Program Schedule

This program runs year round and you can volunteer from 2 weeks to 3 months.

.: Program Cost

The cost of the program are as follows:

Global Volunteer Network - Application Fee: US $350.00. The application fee covers administration, marketing, program information, and communication. (This fee is paid to us before you leave for New Zealand).

Stop Child Poverty Campaign Program Fee:
  • Cost for 2 weeks will be US $600.00
  • Cost for 1 month will be US $1200.00
  • Cost for 6 weeks will be US $1800.00
  • Cost for 2 months will be US $2400.00
  • Cost for 10 weeks will be US $3000.00
  • Cost for 3 months will be US $3600.00
The program fee covers placement arrangement, accommodation, meals, project costs, supervision, and airport pickup. (This fee is due 8 weeks before you commence the program).

The other costs you will need to meet are return travel to the airport in Wellington, New Zealand, travel insurance and all applicable departure taxes (US$15.00), and visa (if required).

To see the cost in your local currency, we recommend that you look here.

.: Application Process

All, applicants will be notified by email as to whether their application has been successful.

1) Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form via the link below. Upon receipt of the form we will assess your suitability for the program.

2) Contact You: If you are successful we will then email you a letter of acceptance. This is a provisional acceptance.

3) Decision Point: Once you have read through the letter of acceptance and we have answered any questions or concerns that you might have, it is time to pay your application fee to secure your place on the program. Please note that we will refund your application fee if you decide not to go.

4) Confirmation: Once the application fee is paid, our volunteer partner will contact you to ensure everything is organized. Our volunteer partner may also request that you send them a copy of your CV, passport and degrees. This is to help them find an appropriate placement for you. We will also send you the link to our program guide, which covers topics such as country information, travel links, visa application process, and fundraising ideas. You will then take part in an e-mail interview before final acceptance.

5) Communication & Support: Throughout the application process, we are committed to working with you to answer any of your questions or concerns. During your placement we are also available as a form of support to you as a volunteer and will email you while in country to discuss how the program is going.

Click here to apply for the Stop Child Poverty volunteer program.
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