Volunteering at
The New Day Children's Centre
The New Day Children's Centre offers a
wonderful opportunity for a volunteer to work in
Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar is the regional capital of the
Amhara region and at 1800 meters above sea level the climate is excellent.
Situated on Lake Tana (the largest lake in
Conditions
You are welcome to live at the centre
where you will have your own room with ensuite bathroom. Accommodation and
electricity is covered, however the post is voluntary and therefore there is no
salary. You are welcome to eat with the children 2 times a day. All travel
costs are all to be covered by the volunteer.
Work
Depending on your skills there is a wide
variety of ways in which you can help the centre. There is always a need to
help the students with their English, both reading and writing, however other
ways in which you could help at the centre. Any work that you will be asked to
do will be discussed prior to your departure and training will be provided as
necessary. Listed below are some examples of work that previous volunteers have
been involved in:
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Helping the teachers improve their lesson
planning and developing their teaching skills.
·
Developing teaching resources to be used
with the students.
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Helping the cooks prepare meals.
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Improving the facilities at the centre.
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Helping the students make crafts to sell.
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Installing a water tank.
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Painting the centre.
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Fund raising.
·
Teaching gardening skills.
Applications
If you are
interested in volunteering and would like to download an application form
please click here.
Further Details
For more information about volunteering at
the centre e-mail:
