Immerse yourself in the authentic rural way of life in Afar Region, Ethiopia

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  Description

  i am from Switzerland, was married have 3 kids and 5 grandkids and have decided to build a boarding school here in Afar for less fortunate children from the countryside.
  
  I am looking for volunteers who love interacting with teenagers and kids and are fluent in English.
  
  Are you fluent in English and enjoy interacting with teenagers and kids?
  
  Do you enjoy engaging in activities and discussions with young children and teenagers?
  
  Are you able to design and organize games and activities for kids?
  
  Can you teach them English and encourage them to speak it?
  
  Are you willing to share your culture and integrate them into cultural exchange activities?
   

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Teaching

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Events & social

  

  Beach

  

  Art & design

  

  Plant care

  

  Cooking & food

  

  History

  

  Videography

  

  Technology

  

  Charity work

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Music

  

  Culture
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Imagine being in a completely different world, forming close connections, and becoming 'family'
  with kids who are deeply interested in learning new things. Would you like to experience something beyond Europe or the USA?
  
  If you can handle the heat, we’ll take you to a salt lake below zero...
  
  immense yourself in the authentic rural AFAR way of life, mbracing it s friendly and laid-back atmosphere.
  
  gain vuluable firsthand experience in education, perfect for those consideri g a future in studying or pursuing a career in this field.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  interaction and discussions with nomadic kids in english
  
  if you can do activities and learning group games then we will all be happy and excited to join in. our teachers only ever teach at the blackboard. maybe you can give them some good tips on how to organize the lessons?
  
  leisure time
  work begins with lunch together.
  you will be present during the teachers' lessons and / or entertain and accompany the children who have free time with learning games, sports activities or simply discuss with them in english. from 16.00 you can start with english lessons with individual classes. until about 18.30 is called for dinner. in the evening is game or movie time. lale( dancing) or just sit together and chat
  
  free time:
  every morning (or prepare games and lessons as required)
  from friday 16.00 - so 16.00 the kids are in the weekend and you can explore the city or hang out or make small trips.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Afar: Fluent
  German: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  French: Intermediate
  Amharic: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  german french english afar
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  Accommodation

  a big room for you- enough space for up to 6 visitors.
  we have total 60 kids (9- 18) but they have separate rooms.
  yes there are a lot of kids and cleaners and cooking staff but you can feel free and have your own room
  and
  if its to noisy for you we can give u a room @ piazza in my own house. feel free

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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