Description

Visit this land of starkly beautiful savannah plains punctuated by age old rock hewn churches, highlighting the unique juxtaposition of natural magnificence and cultural heritage found here, whilst making a crucial difference to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world. If you wish to transform the lives of disadvantaged Ethiopians whilst discovering this land of a tangible ancient aura, travel to Ethiopia for a gap year destination with a difference!

* What Will I Be Doing?

Your work schedule will involve planning, arranging and leading a variety of music and arts education lessons at several different schools in the area. As well as continuing this programme volunteers need to use their initiative to help improve, develop and broaden this new project to include more schools, different activities and to develop a plan for the future of the programme. If you need assistance in initiating any of these activities, the local staff will be more than happy to advise and assist you.

During your stay, you will have the opportunity to get to know both the teachers and students extremely well and this project will awaken the creativity and initiative of the students, the teaching staff and yourself! You will be welcomed at every turn by smiling and enthusiastic people - we cannot emphasise this enough! Whatever you decide, you are sure to gain huge satisfaction from helping and inspiring these underprivileged children whilst significantly enhancing your own skills and experience.

The school term runs from mid September until mid July, however even during the holiday periods vacation classes and programmes run and help at these is especially appreciated. Please let us know if you are planning to volunteer during school holidays and we will discuss your schedule with you.

Highlights

* Gain a life time of unmatchable memories!
* Immerse yourself in the local culture.
* Help local children discover their creativity.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

990

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Advice on visas & equipment
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Accommodation
* Breakfast
* Airport pick-up
* Project orientation
* Project equipment
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989