Online Application

Introducing yourself is the first step in making your experience abroad happen. To complete this first step in the application process, fill out the form provided; it will take approximately 15 minutes. We will respond to your application in no more than three business days. If we have a place available for you, we will invite you to register, which requires 150USD deposit and provision of emergency contact and medical information. In some cases, an interview may be required.

Personal Information

First Name:
Last Name:
Email Address:
Confirm Email Address:
Date of Birth:
Citizenship:
Where are you currently living (city, state, & country)?
Primary Phone Number:
Alternate Phone Number:
Skype ID:
Time Zone:

If required, are you available for an interview via phone or skype?

Program Information

1. In a nutshell, why would you like to participate in this program?

2. Which country would you prefer to go to?

The Ivory Coast	Cameroon
Liberia	Kenya
Sierra Leone	Colombia
Peru	Mexico
Not Sure
3. What is your preferred departure date?

4. How long would you like to spend abroad?

2 Weeks	3 Months
1 Month	4 Months
2 Months	Not Sure

5. What would you like to do?

Volunteer	Volunteer & Learn a Language
Intern	Intern & Learn a Language
Research	Research & Learn a Language
Just Learn a Language	Not Sure

6. If going to Peru, Colombia, Cameroon, or The Ivory Coast, would you like to precede your program with the two week Intensive Language Add-on?

7. What is your preferred focus area?

Medical	Human Services & Childcare
Education	Community Development
Manual Labour	Tailored Focus
Not Sure

8. Are you interested in any of our current opportunities? If so, which ones?

9. How did you hear about us (please be specific)?

Your Skills & Background

10. Please describe any specific skills you have that would be helpful to our partners abroad.

11. How would you rate your level of English proficiency?

12. How would you rate your level of Spanish proficiency?

13. How would you rate your level of French proficiency?

14. What concerns, if any, do you have about participating in a program with THEX?

15. Describe any previous cross-cultural or travel abroad experience. For travel abroad experience, be sure to indicate nature of travel, length of travel, and countries visited.

16. Do you require compliance with course credit at your university or college?

17. Do you require a reference letter?

18. Do you have any other questions, comments, or concerns?

19. You must agree to the terms in order to submit your information. I have read and agree to THEX Legal Terms & Conditions(link will open in a new window).