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Assist in a community aid program through constructing and renovating a local school in Bahir Dar that caters to underprivileged children. Gain experience in tasks related to construction, masonry and painting.
Program Highlights:
Your Schedule at a Glance (Minimum one-week commitment):
Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Ginbot Haya Airport (BJR). You will be picked up by the local team and transferred to your accommodations to meet fellow volunteers and settle in.
Day 1, Monday: The week will begin with an introduction day. Volunteers will receive an introduction to Ethiopian history and culture, take part in an Amharic language lesson and a visit to the local market, lake, church and town. The evening brings a traditional dance show.
Days 2-5, Tuesday-Friday: The local coordinator will assign tasks each morning. Tasks may include painting and beautifying classrooms, renovating old classrooms and helping to build new classrooms or sports fields.
Days 6-7, Saturday-Sunday: Volunteers staying only one week will depart on Saturday. The weekend is free for volunteers who are extending to spend how they wish.
Remaining Weeks: Remaining weeks will follow the pattern of volunteering Monday-Friday and having weekends free. Departures are on a Saturday.
What’s Included
What’s not Included
Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, lunches on weekends, personal expenses.
Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa (the northeastern part). It is populous, with more than 100 million people.
Bahir Dar is the third-largest city in the nation and is bustling with hum and excitement. It is located just a block away from the beautiful shore of Lake Tana. Bahir Dar is currently serving as the capital of the Amhara Regional State in Ethiopia. Palm trees lay alongside the wide streets and shimmering, blue water. There are beautiful churches, museums, markets, and more located alongside the water. The Blue Nile River is located just slightly southeast of the city and faces the towering cliffs at the Blue Nile Falls.
Volunteer tasks may vary day-to-day. In general, volunteers can expect to plaster, lay bricks, paint classrooms, repair old desks, landscape or build a sports field. Volunteers who extend their stay will be able to see the difference that their time and effort has made. The local schoolchildren greatly appreciate receiving an education in a school that is being renovated and becoming a warmer, more beautiful place to learn.
Please take note of this project’s minimum requirements:
Bahir Dar is a bustling city with plenty to do and is also located near many tourist attractions. Recommended travel destinations include:
Volunteers can also add the Ethiopian Culture Week to the beginning or end of their volunteer week, to enhance the experience! Participants in the Culture week visit Lake Tana, Blue Nile Falls and enjoy the many cultural activities throughout the week.
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