In the following section, please describe some of the following characteristics you may possess that can be effective in the placement process. We like to use this information to best determine maximum effectiveness of your time during the Service Program, and match your strengths to our needs. For example, you may include one, some, or all of the following. You may also upload additional information as a separate document.

1. Describe some of your strengths and/or weaknesses.

2. What hobbies do you enjoy? (i.e. knitting, photography, sports, physical activities)

3. Is there anything education-related or operations-related in which you excel?

4. If you led a professional development session for the staff, what would you choose to focus on?

5. Do you have language skills, educational training, experience working with kids, low-income populations?

6. Do you have database or specialized technical experience?

Please use the following space to tell us about your achievements or any other relevant information you would like to convey to the Taktse Resource Coordinator or staff at the Taktse Service Program. This is optional, but encouraged.

Please use the following space to tell us about your achievements or any other relevant information you would like to convey to the Taktse Resource Coordinator or staff at the Taktse Service Program. This is optional, but encouraged.

Please use the following space to tell us what you wish to accomplish during your gap year, either personally, socially, or academically. How does a fellowship at Taktse fit into your plans? 

Please upload the following:

1. A word document or pdf with a list of medications you currently take and their purposes. Include any and all medical conditions and/or allergies, or any reasons why you would not be fit to travel freely in the Himalayas. Keep in mind Taktse International School is at an altitutde of 6,000 feet. 

2. Please upload a written permission from your doctor approving your health to travel to the Himalayas.

**Any and all medication information will be kept strictly confidential by Taktse Resource Coordinator. Medical information will only be shared under emergency conditions to an appropriate emergency care provider. 

Taktse International School Service Program may conduct a criminal history investigation through the Massachusetts Bureau of Investigation. Although a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to participation, withholding or failing to disclose requested information may disqualify the applicant for consideration. 

I hereby state that I have not ever been dismissed or resigned from employment or volunteerism following an allegation of unlawful behavior involving a child and consent TISSP to conduct a background screening for criminal history arrest through the Massachusetts Board of Investigation. 

I hereby grant to the Taktse International School Service Program and to its representatives, employees, agents unrestricted rights to photograph or record me and use the photo(s) or recording(s) or any other digital production of me for publication processes whether in electronic, print, digital, or electronic publishing format. I release Taktse International School and its directors, board members, employees, legal representatives from all claims, actions, and liabilities related to use of said photographs or recordings.

Volunteers will demonstrate a commitment to the Taktse International School Service Program mission at all times.

Volunteers shall not abuse students or staff in any way. Abuse of any kind is cause for immediate dismissal from the TISSP.

Volunteers will respond to students and staff with respect, consideration, and fair treatment regardless of sex, race, religion, culture, economic level of the family or disability.

Volunteers must appear neat, clean, and appropriately attired according to cultural norms. This includes time spent in town, exercising, and acting as a representative of Taktse International School.

Volunteers must not reveal confidential information about students, families, or other volunteers, unless required by law.

Profanity, inappropriate jokes, sharing inappropriate details of one’s personal life, and any kind of harassment in the presence of students, parents, staff, or other volunteers is prohibited.

Volunteers will portray a positive role model for students by maintaining an attitude of loyalty, patience, courtesy, tact, and maturity.

Volunteers should not give gifts to students, staff, or families. If unusual or unique circumstances arise, please refer to Principal Lauenstein for appropriate advice.

Volunteers should not use photos of the school or of the students for personal gain.

Volunteers that use social media and networking sites should not "friend" students if their profile contains adult or inappropriate language.

Volunteers will act in a caring, honest, respectful, and responsible manner consistent with the mission of TISSP.

Volunteers will not deliberately disobey explicit instructions given by the Taktse Resource Coordinator; lack of obedience may result in volunteer terminator or risk the entire survival of TISSP.

Volunteers should keep in mind that any relationship they have with members of the Taktse International School community should be consistent with this code of conduct.

I understand the above list is not exhaustive, but are examples of expected codes of conduct. Any conduct believed to be inappropriate is grounds for immediate dismissal. I agree to follow the above code of conduct at all times during my participation in TISSP.