Program Description

Program Coordinator at an Orphanage and School

Description

For school:
* Being an assistant to the teachers
* Organize after-school sports activities
* Organize sports competition between local schools
* Organize an after school homework help/tutorship
* Organize field trips to educational sites within the city
* Help to organize assemblies (parents, health education, report cards)

For Orphanage:
* Act as an on-site advisor to the children
* Give advice on hygiene, school attendance, good conduct, etc
* Assist in budgeting and distributing funds
* Act as mentor for children, taking them on outings
* Assist in shopping for supplies

Highlights

* Will gain experience working towards community development and get a cross- cultural feel
* Will have the opportunity to sight see around the city and nearby cities when taking children on field trips or mentor outings

Further Information
Cost Description: 

Money will go towards:
* Your food (3 meals a day) and accommodations for duration of stay
* Your pickup from closest airport
* Orientation session- (pre and post) including basic learning of the language, tour of the site and surrounding village, and a breakdown of customs, laws, norms, etiquette and lifestyle
* Support projects of the school and orphanage
* Field trips and mentor outing transportation costs
* Staff support

Languages Learned/Spoken: 
English
Living Arrangements: 
Dormitory, Group living, Home-stays
Travel Arrangements: 
Participants Travel to Ethiopia Independently
Application Requirements: 
Phone Interview, Resume

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Program Info

Country: 
Ethiopia
City(s): 
Dire Dawa
Volunteer Type: 
Teaching
Length of Program: 
1-3 months
3-6 months
Cost: 
USD 200 for registration, USD 200 per month

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