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Volunteer: Volunteer with the Selamta Family Project in Ethiopia

Organization: Human Capital Foundation - The Selamta Family Project
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 20-2199559
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Join us as we create positive influences and sustained change the lives of children and women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. At Selamta we provide a constellation of small, permanent, loving family homes created to protect orphaned children and. . . Learn more

Locations:  
Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Education
Health
Poverty
Gender & Equality
Microfinance
Type of NGO:   Independent

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Description

Join us as we create positive influences and sustained change the lives of children and women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. At Selamta we provide a constellation of small, permanent, loving family homes created to protect orphaned children and marginalized women. Our all-volunteer Ambassador Program gives you the opportunity to help Selamta's children and women rebuild their lives. Teach English at the Alpha School; it is an amazing experience. Under the guidance of our volunteer coordinator, each Ambassador designs and implements a service-learning project that enriches the lives of the kids and women at Selamta. Personalize your project according to your interests and skills. Each service-learning project teaches valuable skills, provides opportunity for creative expression, and benefits the entire Selamta community. Successful projects include a woodworking workshop, a print-making workshop, various art projects, and the construction of a chicken coop. Decide to make a difference.

 
Cost Details
Get ready for a wonderful cross-cultural service vacation. The kids need you! Volunteer dates are flexible depending upon school terms, semester and vacation periods. We recommend a stay of 8 to 12 weeks for your first volunteer experience at Selamta. Plan early and you can reach your fund raising goal of $5,000 to help us support a family home at Selamta. Ambassadors are provided with basic accommodations and meals. The cost of room and board is $25.00 per week. Other expenses must be covered by your own finances. We ask that you cover your own airfare costs, visas and travel insurance. Estimate a total of $2,500 to cover air fare and in-country accommodations for an 8 to 12 week stay at the Selamta Family Project.
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
 
Language Needed
English (fluent)
Amharic
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
Volunteers should be self-motivated, mature, patient, flexible, compassionate, independent and respectful. Remember that the issues you will be dealing with can be challenging, both physically and emotionally.

Selamta Ambassadors are positive role models who offer our kids the opportunity to practice their English, receive individual tutoring, and engage in projects that facilitate personal growth. They play with, mentor, and provide love to the children at Selamta. The Selamta Ambassador experience will change your life and how you think about the world.

During the months before volunteering in Ethiopia, each Selamta Ambassador is required to raise $5,000 to support a small family home for eight children, one mother and ?auntie.?

 
Detailed Location Information
Human Capital Foundation staff is available to offer support with your fundraising activities. The fundraising process allows volunteers not only to have the amazing experience of providing a home for eight Selamta children and mother, but also gives you a solid understanding of both the orphan crisis in Ethiopia and Selamta?s mission.

Each Ambassador works with the volunteer coordinator to ensure that he or she receive adequate support for the success of their project.

Selamta is located in the Bethel neighborhood of Addis Ababa. Plan to fly into the airport in Addis and we will have our in-country volunteers pick you up and bring you to Selamta. Prepare to have the experience of a lifetime and make a difference in the lives of many.

About Human Capital Foundation - The Selamta Family Project

The Selamta Family Project is a successful model that is creates small families for orphaned children and disenfranchised women who have lost their place in society due to AIDS, poverty and lack of economic opportunity. Each vibrant new family includes a Selmata-trained mother, an auntie (mother's assistant), and eight children who live in a warm home of their own. The Selamta staff provides support, networking and small business training as the family grows and becomes self-sufficient. Learn More

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