1) Why should I use the available application form instead of sending you a detailed Curriculum Vitae?
Using a standard form will save time during the evaluation of applications, thus allowing us to give you a feedback in a shorter time. Besides, through the use of a standard form we will be able to fairly evaluate your application.

2) Why should I date and sign the application form?
You are the only responsible for the reported information. By signing the form you certify that all the information reported are true. In case the information provided are incomplete or proved as false we will not proceed with your application.

2) Why not a motivation letter?
We do not need a motivation / presentation letter from you or from your sending organisation at this stage. All the information we need are included in our standard form.

3) How many applications do you receive on average?
We are currently receiving around one hundred applications per month. This is one of the reasons why we created a standard form to speed up the evaluation of applicant’s candidature and provide an individual feedback in the shortest time possible.

4) I applied for your project but meanwhile I have been selected by another organisation for another project (sic). What should I do?
In this case we kindly ask you to tell us about that. Your candidature will not be processed any further.

5) Who will read my form? Is it secure to give personal information?
Your personal information and privacy are safe and protected. Under no circumstance will personal information be given to other organisations or body to other purposes than the EVS. Only Mondo Nuovo staff will have access to your data and only to evaluate and carry out of the planned EVS project. Your personal data can be deleted immediately at anytime upon request.

6) Are there any costs for the volunteer?
No. The volunteer do not have to pay any cost for to process his candidature, for asking information etc. and they are not requested to buy any “membership” for the EVS. The costs of training, travel, lodging and food, insurance, visa (if required), language course, local transport are supported by the Youth in Action Programme. Therefore those services are absolutely free for the volunteer. See the Youth in Action Programme guide 2011 or contact you Sending Organization.

7) How much will I “earn” per month?
Please, remember that EVS is unpaid volunteering.
The volunteer receives a small amount of money called “monthly allowance” that is calculated by the programme according to the real cost of living.

8) I am motivated to apply for this project but I do not have a sending organisation. What should I do?
It is not a problem at this stage for us. However, according to the YiA Programme EVS volunteers must have a sending organisation from their country. In the case you do not have a sending organisation or need help from us, we may help you to find a Sending Organisation in your Country.

9) How long do I have to wait until I am informed about the status of my candidature?
We will provide the applicant with an individual feedback about the status of their candidature. However, because of the high demand for this project, it may take a couple of weeks.

10) I represent a Sending Organisation and we have one or more applicant interested in your project. What should we do?
Applicants must apply on individual basis. However, if your organization is interested in establishing a partnership with Mondo Nuovo for future project we feel free to write to evs@mondo-nuovo.org
We welcome new partnership from organisation established in any country of the World.

11) I am interested in attending an internship or a job shadowing period in your organization. Can I?
We are a hosting, sending and coordinating organization in the framework of Youth in Action – action 2. EVS is not an internship or a traineeship and under no circumstances is it possible to allow job substitution.  

12) Do you offer “special summer or holiday” short-period projects; let’s say for one or two months?
We do not “offer” any “special summer or holiday” projects. Please, remember that EVS is not a paid holiday! We do try to help young people with fewer opportunities for short-term EVS.

13) I applied for your project but I have not been selected. Can I apply again?
Of course, if you are not selected for the current round you can apply again for the next deadline!
We would like to welcome all of you here! However, we are receiving dozens of application per week but we can host only a limited number of volunteers per year and at once. We are doing our best to increase the number of volunteers in service.

14) I have a large experience in volunteering and I am highly-schooled. Why I have not been “selected” for the project?
In compliance with the provision of the EVS charter and the Youth in Action Programme, we do not discriminate applicants on the basis of their previous experience, education, training, language skills, gender, geographical location, race, belief, political views. Please refer to the Programme Guide 2011 for more information about that. See also question n. 13.

15) Why applying is just the first step when it comes to EVS? What am I supposed to do?
According to the EVS Charter, the volunteer must be involved in every phase of the project. Therefore, we expect selected volunteers to cooperate with us and their Sending Organisation to better define the project and activities. Remember that the Expressions of Interest available on the EVS database are the very early ideas of what kind of project could take place. Therefore, we also need feedbacks and ideas from you.

16) I have read your project on the EVS database and I applied today. Can I start next week?
Please remember that what you read on the EVS database is just a draft plan a very early idea, though detailed, of the project.
We need to be in contact with you and your sending organisation to better define the project according to your ideas and interests and, finally, to apply to the National Agency.
EVS projects must be approved by the National Agencies. The official response from the National Agency is given approximately within two months after the application deadline. No EVS activity can start before that date. Please read here for more information http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/calendar_en.php and see Question n. 15

 17) I am not a citizen from a European Country. Can I apply?
Of course you can. If you live in any Country from one of the countries listed as “other countries of the world” we may also help you to find a sending organisation in your own Country. See also Question n. 8

18) I cannot find an answer to my question here. What can I do?
If you cannot find an answer to your question, please write to us at evs@mondo-nuovo.org
Your questions and feedbacks are very important for us and for all the young people who are interested in our project.

19) What is your Experession of Interest Number?