| Volunteering |
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| How does it work? |
| The volunteering experience |
| English teaching |
| Computer training |
| Sports coaching |
| Costs |
| Apply |
What would I get out of it?
In short, an unforgettable experience. You will make new friends, have the chance to experience an exotic and unique country, overcome challenges and see the difference you have made in the lives of young Ethiopians.
Could I cope?
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- A willingness to pitch in and get involved
- An appreciation that life in Ethiopia can move much slower than back home
- Patience and a sense of humour when things don’t go to plan
- A friendly and open attitude
Your experience will be made all the easier thanks to the warmth of the Ethiopian welcome which you will receive.
Support from Link Ethiopia
We are here at every step to ensure you have an amazing time in Ethiopia. You will receive:
- Good, clean accommodation
- Airport pickups
- Lots of help and advice in advance of your placement and on arrival
- Teaching ideas and materials
- The constant support and guidance of our full-time Ethiopian staff in our two Ethiopian offices
- Email or telephone contact with our UK office to support and advise as necessary
- The satisfaction of knowing that over half your money will be spent supporting our work in the local community you volunteer in (thank you!)
- And, most importantly of all, a life-changing volunteering experience!
A typical day volunteering
A typical day begins at 7 or 8am, with breakfast in a local cafe. Volunteers spend four or five hours a day teaching at their local school and classes generally begin at 9 or 10am. In between and after classes you can spend your time in a variety of ways: many volunteers get involved with other projects, such as helping at a school for the blind, an orphanage or an animal sanctuary. Gondar offers plenty of ways to relax too: you can try Ethiopia’s unique and spicy cuisine at one of the many restaurants; explore the buzzing market; play football, pool, table tennis or learn Ethiopian billiards; watch a film or simply relax with new friends in one of the many cafes. At weekends, Gondar is well positioned for visiting other places in northern Ethiopia: you can explore the secret monasteries of Lake Tana, delve deep into the catacombs of Lalibela’s churches and trek in the breathtaking Simien Mountains. Gondar is well known for its night life too and you will soon be initiated into traditional dance!