HELP volunteers are also needed in the United States year round to work in the office and to work with the summer volunteers in their respective countries. HELP also hires interns to administer and work with programs developed in conjunction with other NGO's. These interns spend four months in a country starting Septmeber of January of each year. HELP International requires all volunteers to raise or contribue a specific amount of money dependant on the program they want to be involved in. Volunteers plan various fundraising activities in the months preceding their volunteer service to help with this cost.
Many volunteers are able to raise much more than the minimum donation.
Volunteers must fill out an application, sign a legal waiver form, and attend a few specific classes regarding helath, security, and teamwork in preparation to serve. Once volunteers have chosen countries, they must be active in participating with their country teams. It is recommended that volunteers also look into vaccination suggestions regarding the region in which they will be serving. HELP volunteers serve with HELP programs over the summer months. They are divided into teams and led by a Country Director.