Volunteer in Africa!

Edyvean · 08-24-2006, 09:26 AM

Volunteer in Africa!
Looking for volunteers. You can contribute to the fight against poverty or AIDS by joining our Development Instructor programme. It will be a life changing experience both for yourself and the people in Africa that you work with. You can either work with: Child Aid, Pre-school programmes, HIV/AIDS prevention, Environment & tree planting, social work with street children or Education.
Previous qualifications are not needed! But you do need to be 18+, hardworking and committed to making a difference.
What we offer is a 14 month programme with 6 months initial training in either the United Kingdom or Denmark, followed by 6 months development work on a project in Southern Africa of your choosing. After this there is a further 2 months of evaluation and information work.
There are course fees attached to the programme, but also scholarships available for those not in a position to meet these costs.
For further information please contact nicedyvean@yahoo.co.uk

Felinessa · 08-27-2006, 12:39 AM

You know, I've always wondered why there are fees associated with volunteering. Isn't it enough that people offer their time and skills at no cost?

chonsigirl · 08-27-2006, 05:22 AM

I agree, Feline. If it costs, it is not legit.

Marie5656 · 08-27-2006, 08:24 AM

I am not sure I like the no previous qualifications required part. Seems, for some of thatv stuff, they would want folks with experience, or education..in teaching, social work or nursing or something!!

If one wants to do good, they should try the Peace Corps or something like that which is more established.

Edyvean · 08-27-2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

You know, I've always wondered why there are fees associated with volunteering. Isn't it enough that people offer their time and skills at no cost?

Thats a reasonable position to take and certainly where people have a PHD or extensive development experience. But what we offer is a training programme followed by development work in Africa. Our course is open to everyone irrespective of their previous experience and we offer a scholarship scheme for those unable to meet the costs of their training period. It would be wrong to divert funds away from the African projects to cover the costs of the initial training period we feel. While some people who join our 14 month programme have experience of development work and some have high academic qualifications in fields relevant to working in development, its also true that many do not - what they do have though is a commitment to making a difference in the world, whether that's working with children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and civil war or taking part in environmental projects,etc.

Edyvean · 08-27-2006, 09:15 AM

Quote:

If one wants to do good, they should try the Peace Corps or something like that which is more established.

I know people who have been in the Peace Corps and its an Organisation I admire a lot - have you been in the Peace Corps?

08-27-2006, 09:51 AM

I might've missed it somewhere, but what's the name of your program so I can google it?

OpenMind · 08-27-2006, 10:00 AM

Edyvean, hi.
Just out of interest, have you joined here to become a friend of FG or are you simply here to recruit people for your organisation?

Marie5656 · 08-27-2006, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edyvean

I know people who have been in the Peace Corps and its an Organisation I admire a lot - have you been in the Peace Corps?

No, but a couple of friends did. They loved it.

Nomad · 08-27-2006, 11:33 AM

If I were single and in a position to uproot I would love to go to Africa and donate my efforts.

08-24-2006, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Edyvean Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	Volunteer in Africa! Volunteer in Africa! Looking for volunteers. You can contribute to the fight against poverty or AIDS by joining our Development Instructor programme. It will be a life changing experience both for yourself and the people in Africa that you work with. You can either work with: Child Aid, Pre-school programmes, HIV/AIDS prevention, Environment & tree planting, social work with street children or Education. Previous qualifications are not needed! But you do need to be 18+, hardworking and committed to making a difference. What we offer is a 14 month programme with 6 months initial training in either the United Kingdom or Denmark, followed by 6 months development work on a project in Southern Africa of your choosing. After this there is a further 2 months of evaluation and information work. There are course fees attached to the programme, but also scholarships available for those not in a position to meet these costs. For further information please contact nicedyvean@yahoo.co.uk
Local Time: 07:52 AM Local Date: 11-19-2008

08-27-2006, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Felinessa Positively meowlicious Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 138	Re: Volunteer in Africa! You know, I've always wondered why there are fees associated with volunteering. Isn't it enough that people offer their time and skills at no cost? __________________ The power of MEOW
Local Time: 10:52 AM Local Date: 11-19-2008

08-27-2006, 05:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
chonsigirl I think, therefore I post Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nirvana Posts: 28,482	Re: Volunteer in Africa! I agree, Feline. If it costs, it is not legit.
Local Time: 10:52 AM Local Date: 11-19-2008

08-27-2006, 08:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Marie5656 What? Me worry? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,694	Re: Volunteer in Africa! I am not sure I like the no previous qualifications required part. Seems, for some of thatv stuff, they would want folks with experience, or education..in teaching, social work or nursing or something!! If one wants to do good, they should try the Peace Corps or something like that which is more established. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Local Time: 10:52 AM Local Date: 11-19-2008

08-27-2006, 09:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
SnoozeControl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Volunteer in Africa! I might've missed it somewhere, but what's the name of your program so I can google it?

08-27-2006, 10:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
OpenMind Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 5,070	Re: Volunteer in Africa! Edyvean, hi. Just out of interest, have you joined here to become a friend of FG or are you simply here to recruit people for your organisation? __________________ Chapter 16: Doubt begets understanding, and understanding begets compassion. Verily, it is conviction that kills. [Parcis, The New Analytics.] Chapter 17: Faith, they say, is simply hope confused for knowledge. Why believe when hope alone is enough? [Cratianas, Nilnameshi Lore.] R. Scott Bakker – The Thousandfold Thought
Local Time: 03:52 PM Local Date: 11-19-2008

08-27-2006, 11:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 20,262	Re: Volunteer in Africa! If I were single and in a position to uproot I would love to go to Africa and donate my efforts.
Local Time: 09:52 AM Local Date: 11-19-2008

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What Comes To Your Mind When You Hear The Word Africa	polycarp	Societal Issues & News	45	10-20-2006 05:10 PM
new volunteer position	minks	Members' News	30	02-06-2006 09:55 AM
Democracy	Bez	Eastern Religions	11	10-30-2005 03:12 AM
HIV & Malaria-The most devastating diseases affecting Africa today!	Derryck	International Politics	2	08-05-2005 02:07 PM
Africa	Philadelphia Eagle	The Library	1	04-29-2005 10:19 AM