How To Apply

The African Children’s Choir™ is actively seeking volunteers throughout the year, no matter the position. You may apply at any time!

Becoming a volunteer is an easy process, with only a few necessary steps ensuring that you are placed where you will be most fulfilled:

Step1: Application: Printed, completed and mailed into the appropriate African Children’s Choir™ office
Step 2: References: Three references are required: personal, pastoral, and one from your employer or supervisor; each printed, completed and mailed into the appropriate office
Step 3: Criminal Reference Check: This legal requirement can be completed through your local police department or courthouse. As this process varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, please enquire with your local authorities first.
Step 4a: Interview: You will be contacted for an interview, most likely by telephone, only following the successful completion of the above three steps.
Step 4b: Welcome Weekend (Chaperone Applicants only): Four days are set aside each spring and fall to bring together all successful applicants for further orientation and selection. If a volunteer is asked to join tour but unable to attend a Welcome Weekend, ample personal orientation and training will occur.
Step 5: Acceptance & Orientation: You will receive notification of acceptance and a guidebook, and begin working with Music for Life staff regarding preparations and orientation. You will be introduced to the rest of your team once the entire team is decided upon.

Application Forms:

The African Children’s Choir™ accepts new volunteers on a timeline that suits the Choirs and related Music for Life offices. Applicants are asked to be sensitive to current volunteer needs, trusting management to decide on a most appropriate fit.

Special Notes

Chaperone Applicants:

Chaperones must commit for a minimum of 12 months, counting from when a chaperone joins the road. Chaperones are encouraged to commit to the tour’s entire duration, which is typically 14 to 15 months.
Applicants should be 20 years old or older. There is no age limit, however please consider the duration and daily lifestyle associated with Choir tour before committing to the application process.

Music for Life Team Applicants:

Groups or individuals are welcome to apply! Preference is given to entire groups of 8 to 12 or alumni applying for a trip.
Applicants should be secondary school high school) graduates. There is no age limit, however please consider the physical strains and health concerns associated with traveling to Africa.
Applications are due no later than 10 weeks prior to the trip dates

Internship Applicants:

Please include with your application a resume that highlights any employment, education, or work experience related to the position(s) or which you are applying.

Note: the application process listed here is specifically for chaperones being selected out of Western nations