Please note that an application form must be completed for EACH member of the household who wishes to apply.
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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. What is your date of birth? (Participants under 70 years of age are covered by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank travel insurance. Anyone over 70 years of age would be required to purchase travel insurance)

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* 3. Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident?

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* 4. How did you hear about this Food Security Learning Tour?

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* 5. If selected to participate you will need to provide current personal information such as nationality, place of birth, passport number, etc. Do you currently possess a valid passport? Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months past the dates of the learning tour.

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* 6. If selected to participate you will need to provide a criminal record check, as well as a child-abuse registry check?  Are you willing to provide these?

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* 7. As part of the selection process you will need to provide 3 personal references (e.g. Pastor, employer, teacher, etc). Are you willing to provide these?

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* 8. The cost of the learning tour is $4500. A deposit of $2000 is required to secure your spot, for all accepted applicants. All trainings, accommodations, meals and other transportation while traveling internationally will be covered (personal purchases and incidentals excluded). Full payment of the cost is required before departure. Some subsidies may be available for applicants affiliated with Canadian Foodgrains Bank members.

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* 9. What is your connection to food and/or agriculture?

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* 10. What is your connection to the Foodgrains Bank, if any? Please describe any past involvement with us or with one of our member denominations and/or church agencies, if applicable.    

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* 11. Are you currently a student?

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* 12. Do you have any previous international travel experience?

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* 13. Participants are required to follow guidelines for meaningful and respectful cross-cultural exchange, positive group interaction, and mutual learning. How comfortable are you in diverse group settings, or being in dialogue with others who may have different experiences, religious or political views, or beliefs than your own?

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* 14. What do you hope to learn on this trip, and how would you use your learnings to engage others (upon return) in learning and taking action to end global hunger?

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* 15. For at least one year following the trip, participants are required to commit to sharing their learning, as well as relevant advocacy campaigns and calls to action, within their circles of influence including, church, school, family, friends, the wider community (in keeping with your own time, skills & gifts). Public-speaking and advocacy training and tools will be provided as part of this learning experience. Please describe how you see yourself accomplishing this?

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* 16. As a participant you are required to take part in pre-departure, in-country, and post-trip learning sessions, as well as complete all provided preparatory reading and homework assignments. Please carefully note your willingness to participate actively in each of the following:

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* 17. Do you have any emotional, health/mobility, educational, dietary or any other special needs that would require accomodation?

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* 18. On a scale of 1-10 (not very active to athlete), how would you rate your physical fitness?

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* 19. Are you able to walk 3 kilometers without straining and are you comfortable walking on either rough terrain, uphill or steep slopes? Are you able to carry 15 kg for 30-60 minutes?

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* 20. Guidelines for meaningful and respectful cross-cultural exchange, also include strict rules about health & safety, photography, gift-giving, and interactions with children and other vulnerable groups. Do you commit to following all guidelines set out in pre-departure trainings, as well as direction from staff and  our in-country hosts?

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* 21. If selected to participate, you will be required to visit a Travel Health Clinic. Are you willing to visit a Travel Health Clinic and cover the cost of the visit and any necessary vaccines?

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* 22. Which of the following social media platforms do you regularly use ?

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* 23. Finally, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a Christian response to hunger. Although it is not a requirement to be a Christian nor part of any faith community to get involved, participants must be comfortable with being in a group environment where this is expressed and commit to upholding the mission and values of Canadian Foodgrains Bank. How comfortable are you with this?

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