VIDA has a staged selection process. The selection process is based on merit and VIDA works within the parameters of the Australian Equal Opportunities Act. At any stage of the selection process VIDA reserves the right to withdraw the volunteer assignment.

 
Stage 1:   Applicant shortlist
Stage 2:   Psychological Assessment & Interview
Stage 3:   Reference checks
Stage 4:   APO/HO Approval
Stage 5:   Pre-Departure Briefing Requirements
Stage 6:   Criminal History Check
Stage 7:   Medical
Stage 8:   Visa
 
Once the first 4 stages have been completed (this process takes approximately six weeks), VIDA will send out a first round of offers (a ‘Yes Pack’). If the Ranked 1 Candidate turns down an offered assignment, that assignment may then be offered to the Ranked 2 Candidate in a second round of offers.
 
Stages 5-8 must be completed prior to mobilisation. Not necessarily completed in that order.
 

Please note that either telephone or face to face interviews are conducted for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranked applicants. 
In some cases the Host Organisation or Australian Partner Organisation may also request to interview the candidates before final approval is given.