Program Coordinator at an Orphanage and School

  Ethiopia

Dire Dawa

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: October 2009

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

Qualifications:
* Must have completed high school, post secondary education in a related field an asset
* Must have at least 2 years experience working with children
* Organized, open minded and likes to work with children
* Experience in proposal writing, or budgeting
* Has some knowledge and background information of Ethiopia
* Proven ability to lead multiple task-oriented teams

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $1000 first month, $500 additional months

* 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

Experience Required: yes

Experience working with children (at least 2 years) Experience in a leadership position (delegating tasks and ability to lead teams)

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer is one who is interested in international development and loves to work with children. They are open minded and open to new and challenging experiences, and most of all enjoys the value to helping others. They are team leaders and are able to delegate tasks and lead teams successfully.

Age Range: 18-30

This Program is open to American, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Ethiopia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 17 staff members

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Khulafa Al-Rashidin Orphanage Aid and Development's Mission Statement: The major aim is to promote the well-being and living standards of the orphans and high risk destitute children of Dire Dawa, particularly of Melka Jebdu town

Year Founded: 1997

Khulafa Al-Rashidin Orphanage Aid and Development is a Muslim based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.