Steps to Completing MMW Field Volunteer Recruitment Process
MMW Field Volunteer Recruitment Process
1) General Requirements
(a) Interest and commitment to exploring mindfulness practices
(b) Availability of at least 2 months
(c) Ability to live in developing countries
(d) History of travel or work in developing countries considered a major asset
(e) Flexibility and Adaptability
2) Professional Requirements
(a) Professional level degree in relevant field
(b) Completion of all licensing board exams relevant to the field
(c) Practical experience is considered an important asset
(d) Desire to treat patients in a fast paced high volume clinic environment
3) Read our FAQs
4) Online Application
(a) Fill out online application fully including all essays
(b) Upload resume
(c) Upload license OR school transcripts
(d) Download application forms and have one completed by each of the following:
(i) Clinical supervisor or teacher
(ii) Supervisor or superior under whom you worked in an non-medical field
(e) Pay application fee
5) Screening
(a) MMW screens all applicants for suitability to work in our clinics
6) Interview with Volunteer Coordinator and/or Director
(a) For all applicants who pass initial screening a 1 hour Skype interview will be scheduled
7) Acceptance into Volunteer Pool
(a) Receive information packet
8) Scheduling
(a) MMW works with all volunteers who pass the interview to schedule a term of service which matches the needs of our clinics
9) Training
(a) The volunteer will attend, via Skype, a training with other approved volunteers, MMW Executive Director and MMW alumni
10) Submit Fundraising Proceeds
(a) The cost of supplies for volunteers is $1000 per month. Volunteers are responsible for contributing a minimum of $750 but are encouraged to raise as much as possible to support their project costs.
(b) Volunteers may raise funds through social events and networking. For example:
(i) Pot luck dinner with power point presentation
(ii) Letter writing campaigns
(iii) Facebook networking
(iv) Creating a blog with donation option
11) Begin Service Commitment