Short-term Service Opportunities
Angola
Mechanic required. Some knowledge of Land Rover cars and Lister Petter generators. Also electricians, plumbers and builders required.
Argentina
Location: Quilmes Children's Home, Buenos Aires
Person possessing the ability to relate to the children on their own level, to help with schoolwork, to be a friend, and even simply play with them. Also office work, especialy computer literate. Ability to speak Spanish preferable.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Location: Katoka
Hospital nurse, midwife, office work, general maintenance supervision, some teaching opportunities available. Building co-ordination for the Secondary and Primary schools. French speaking an advantage
France
Location: Bagnols-sur-Ceze
Evangelism through contact with people in a church-planting situation. Various possibilities with all ages including children and youth work. Assisting with English conversation classes. Some French speaking would help, but involvement can be worked out according to levels, so please don't be shy!
France
Location: Camp Centre, Centre des Jeunes, St Lunaire
Practical skills (building, gardening, cooking, sewing, cleaning). Help with children and youth weekends. Ability to understand and speak French.
France
Location: L'Eau Vive Conference Centre
L'Eau Vive Provence is an Evangelical conference centre situated near Aix-en-Provence. Varyious seminars, camps and retreats are organised throughout the year. In addition to the permanent on-site team, volunteer help is required for the practical tasks, including cleaning, gardening, general maintenance, cooking, etc. All ages are accepted but ability to get by in French is required. Food and accommodation are provided. For further infomation, please contact Amanda Burger, email: info@eauviveprovence.com; tel: 04 42 28 80 41.
France
Location: Le Foyer Evangelique Universitaire de Grenoble (www.lefeu.org)
Required for 2009-2010: Christian couple for college ministry among French and international students. Must have gift of hospitality and a burden to reach out to college students. Must also have a vision and love for the local church and be willing to learn and serve on a team. Lodging provided. Could be supported missionaries or self-supporting. Commitment for one or two school years. For more information contact: Jean-Luc Tabailloux (jl.tabailloux@free.fr) or Pascal Hermann (contact@lefeu.org).
India
Location: English School and Orphanage, Karumandorai
English School of 400 pupils, educating local children from tribal families. Opportunities for Teachers/teaching assistants from kindergarten (age 3) up to year 10. Also teaching sport.
Orphanage with children from 5-16 years of age, assisting with daily prayer times and after school games and activities.
India
Location: Hebron School
Modern Languages (French and/or German), ESL.
Please note: Prior experience of GCSE/A level is highly desirable
Applicants will only be considered if they are:
o Committed, practising Christians
o Fluent in English
o Suitably qualified at degree plus education diploma/certificate (preferred)
o Willing to participate fully in the life of a busy boarding school (including extra-curricular activities and Dorm support or parenting)
Please contact the Principal (Mr. Alastair Reid) for further details. Email: principal @hebronooty.org
Web: www.hebronooty.org Phone: (+91) 423 2442372
Fax: (+91) 423 2441295
India
Location: Kollegal Girls Home and Bird Memorial High School
Life changing opportunities await single females or married couples, who will enjoy teaching/helping the girls (age range 5-17 yrs) in the Kollegal Girls' Home and/or Bird Memorial High School in South India (750 boys and girls) ... just 140km southwest of Bangalore and 60km east of Mysore. As per Indian Government policy, the children have to pursue their education in their local language (Kannada) and only when they reach Class six can they move into our English Medium School. Without a good knowledge of English their future is not bright. You do not have to be a qualified teacher to help us.
If you can help by investing a few years into the lives of these children, who come from extremely poor, marginalised backgrounds, we will be very grateful. You will discover great fulfilment as you assist the dorm mothers and pass on study skills to the girls, uncover and develop their latent skills, train, counsel and encourage the children in many aspects of their precious formative years. You will find endless ways to exercise your creative skills.
Whatever it is "in your hand", the Lord can use it. Seeking to be a faithful disciple of our Lord Jesus is an essential "qualification".
Israel
Location: Emmaus, Nazareth
Age: minimum age 20.
Who? Married couples or singles.
Minimum stay: 3 months but will consider less.
Work to do: youth work, practical work and driving, maintenance, computer and graphic designer, secretarial help, teaching English as a second language.
URGENT NEED for two full-time assistants, to help with office and website, packing, driving for Bible distribution, youth work and, if an Arabic-speaker, a young man, for 6-24 months.
Contact: gkhalil@gmail.com
Jamaica
Location: Midland Bible Institute
Midland Bible Institute is looking for men and women who have a missionary calling to voluntarily come and help on a short-term basis. The minimum period of service is one semester but, ideally, for one academic year and beyond. There is a need for those with teaching, music, office administration, business, building construction, management and marketing/publicity skills. There is an Urgent need for a Librarian or someone with library skills. For more information please contact Echoes of Service or the Principal, Dr Winston Litchmore by email: wlitchmore@cwjamaica.com
Contact: wlitchmore@cwjamaica.com
Japan
Opportunity in a bilingual assembly in downtown Tokyo, where both Japanese and English are used at all services. All phases of pioneer evangelism, including teaching English and Bible through English, preaching by interpretation, door-to-door, young people's meetings, individual witnessing in English and learning beginner's Japanese. Same type of opportunity also in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, about four hours north-west of Tokyo. For further information, contact Peter Clift, e-mail address <PandMClift@aol.com>.
Contact: PandMClift@aol.com
Lebanon
Location: Special needs orphanage school, Dar-el-Awlad, Beirut
'Kids Alive', Lebanon, works with orphans and other children-at-risk through an orphanage, school and care centre programmes. We have opportunities for:
- Class Teachers, working with primary-aged classes
- Teaching Assistants
- Care Centre Workers
- Carpentry Teacher
Come and join our committed team of national workers and missionaries and be a part of this exciting, expanding ministry caring for children-at-risk!
Lebanon
Location: Lebanese Evangelical School, Ain Zhalta
Opportunities to take chapels and Bible classes, assist in lessons, work with special needs children, teach sport and help with maintenance of the school. There is also freedom to teach from God’s Word.
The school is in a rural, mountainous, location, with the majority of students coming from the Druze faith. You will work alongside Lebanese believers, mission workers and local Druze teachers. Contact the school for further information.
Contact: ruthbrett@comego.org
Malawi
Opportunities for young men to work with football teams in the city of Blantyre. The work would involve getting to know the team members, helping arrange games and organise team members, run training days and simple outreach activities. Refereeing could also be an option if there was an interest. Most of the young people are either unemployed or finishing secondary school. Liaison with some of the established football leagues in the city could also be a possibility. Qualifications are a heart for service amongst African youngsters, lots of energy and enthusiasm, some personal initiative and a love for the Saviour. Free accommodation and food would be available with a missionary family in Blantyre. The work would be done alongside a small "missionary team" of English and Zambian missionaries living in the city. Ideally, any interested applicants could come for as short a stay as 2-4 weeks and for as long as 3 months. For further details contact Jonathan Newell at jrnewell@globemw.net or PO Box 31988, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi, Africa. Tel: 00 265 1 639270
Pakistan
Location: Lahore Primary Initiative
Primary teacher to teach small group of ex-pat children Grades 1 - 3 with effect from August 2005. Maths & English are the core subjects but ability to teach the Bible, Social Studies & Science would be preferred. Accommodation provided. For further information contact Dieter and Barbara Becht. Email: bechtdieter@hotmail.com
Pakistan
Location: Murree Christian School
The Board of Directors of Murree Christian School is seeking to appoint committed, dynamic, experienced, creative and highly motivated people, called by God, to fill the following positions:
High School (Grades 7-12): Teachers of English, Languages: French, German, Spanish and Art - all August 09.
All Grades (4-12): IT Manager, Korean Support, Librarian, ESL teacher - all August 09.
Boarding: Junior High Boys (couple preferred), Senior High Girls, Junior High Girls - all August 09.
Elementary Teachers: x 2 for August 2009.
Administrative Positions: Development Officer.
For further details contact: The Director, Murree Christian School.
Website: www.mcs.org.pk
Contact: director@mcs.org.pk
Pakistan
Location: Kunhar Christian Hospital
Kunhar Christian Hospital: Doctors - Paediatrician, OB/Gyn, GP Surgeon. Also Dentistry, Nurses, Midwives, Administrative staff, Maintenance staff. Willing to work for at least three or more months. Young people could give effective support in answering emails and teaching computer skills to staff. For further details contact Haroon Lal Din kcch@brain.net.pk or Liz Greig egreig@hotmail.co.uk
Republic of Ireland
Short-term workers are still needed for the further renovation and upkeep of the former orphanage 'Westbank', in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. This is an ongoing project and any help would be appreciated. Also, help is required in Christian ministry with traveller gypsies and in evangelism. For further details contact Jim and Kathy Moriarty. Email: <kathymvm@eircom.net>
Republic of South Africa
Country: Republic of South Africa
Location: Emmaus Office
Administrative work in Emmaus office, and preaching/teaching the Scriptures. For further details contact Paul Grieve pandd@grieve.co.za
Tanzania
Location: Moshi
Kindergarten teacher / support. Children's/youth workers. Also in desperate need of plumbers, electrician and joiners. Ready to serve others, work long hours, have a sense of humour and patience.
Tanzania
Location: Haven of Peace Academy
The Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is an international Christian school overlooking the Indian Ocean in Dar-es-Salaam. HOPAC offers a British curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and has 300 students from 30 different countries. HOPAC aims to provide an excellent international Christian education to Western academic standards that equips its students to live out a biblical world-view in all areas of life to the glory of God.
HOPAC has vacancies for spiritually and financially-supported qualified teachers for the 2009-2010 school year. Check out the website (www.hopac.net) or contact the Personnel Coordinator (personnel@hopac.net) for more information.
Contact: personnel@hopac.net
Tibet
Location: TRC English School
An individual to be the training centre director, and also five other teachers. The TRC English School is not an accredited school, but seeks to serve the community by making accessible English classes which are normally only available through a college or school. Because of this the school has a range of students from nomads off the plateau who have never studied English, to college students who are not offered English as part of their college course. The classes are composed of Tibetan and Han students ranging in age from late-teens to late-thirties. The school is currently running both day and evening classes. There are about 60 students enrolled in the day clases, and a total of 100 students attending evening classes. Class sizes average about thirty students and are divided into three levels: basic, intermediate and advanced. Teachers are in class a minimum of 10 hours a week, with a maximum of 15. Additionally there are office hours and English corners which are required, that amount to about 4 additional hours.
Zambia
Location: Chengelo School
Chengelo School requires Teachers of French, Physics and History (all IGCSE up to A level). Also require a Physical Education or Sports Teacher for primary pupils. Visa and Work permits required.
Experience relevant to the post. Food and accommodation are provided as conditions of service for volunteers.
Zambia
Location: Loloma Mission
General Practitioner(s) with some experience in surgery, and also nurses. Must be prepared to work within a fairly conservative culture. In addition, someone to teach a very evangelical religious education syllabus in government schools, using English. Teacher training not necessary, but an asset.
Zambia
Location: Kalene Mission Hospital
Qualified nurses, midwives and doctors. There is also need for an administrator and a maintenance supervisor.
Zambia
Location: Amano Christian School
1) Head Teacher required to take charge of a small but growing secondary department (currently 41 students). The Head Teacher will co-ordinate the curriculum, prepare students for the IGCSE exams, and develop the Secondary department. This opportunity will suit an energetic person with proven teaching ability and leadership skills.
2) Secondary Teachers offering any combination of subjects for grades 8 to 12 (Key Stages 3 and 4).
3) Teachers able to teach within the Primary age range (Key Stages 1 and 2) in the growing Primary department. The classes are small but of mixed ages and there are opportunities to develop the curriculum and other activities at the school. Special needs training an asset.
4) Dorm parents to care for 30 boarding students aged 6-16 years in a growing school. Commitment to children's spiritual and emotional well-being is vital in order to give a 'home from home' atmosphere in the new boarding hostel.
5) Site or Building Manager and Maintenance workers
6) Office Manager/Secretary to run small office with possibilities of involvement with students as appropriate.
7) Gap year students welcome to help in dorm work, helping the boarding children at bedtimes and in the mornings before school, as well as supervising them after school and during weekends.
For further details please contact the Personnel Administrator, Amano Christian School, P.O. Box 10660, Chingola, Zambia. Email: amano@musenga.org
Zambia
Location: Sakeji Mission School
The following staff are required at Sakeji School:
Teachers' Assistant - job includes helping in the classroom, tutoring students needing extra help, teaching Sunday school, leading devotions, assisting in the kitchen, giving swimming lessons, coaching for games and sports, and cleaning storerooms, unpacking parcels etc.
Fully qualified Teachers - to teach grades 1-8. Grade 1 & 2 teacher needed for next term and beyond. The term begins 9th September and continues until 4th December.
Workers are also needed for various maintenance and building projects - electrical, plumbing, building construction, vehicle maintenance, tree felling, painting etc. For further information contact: headmaster@sakeji.com
Contact: headmaster@sakeji.com
Zambia
Location: Chitokoloki Mission Hospital
Urgently required: Someone to oversee a number of building projects in and around the hospital, plus a house - not necessarily a builder, but a general handyman or tradesman who could act as supervisor. For further information contact Gordon Hanna.
Contact: gordon@hannalink.net
Project Support Opportunities
AIDS and Genocide Orphans
Country: Rwanda
Location: Rwandan Orphans Project
Originally this was set up to care for AIDS orphans, but after 1994 many children who lost parents in the genocide were added. The project also cares for a number of HIV widows. Some children live in child headed households, others with their extended families or foster parents. Sponsorship of individual orphans is possible. For further information contact Peter Andrews.
Contact: petejen.andrews@ntlworld.com
AIDS Education, AIDS Care & Home Visitation
Country: Zambia
Location: Isubilo Project
This programme aims to provide physical and spiritual help to people in the townships of Ndola, Zambia's third largest city. The programme includes home-based care, medical and dental centres, hospice care, and family support for orphans. There is a strong emphasis on self help, with training on HIV prevention and education of AIDS victims and their familes. For further details contact Andy and Eira Patching.
Contact: patch@zamtel.zm or visit http://www.isubilo.org
Boys Hostel Care
Country: Pakistan
Location: ABCD Hostel, Faiselabad
This is a boarding hostel for boys from rural and remote areas of Pakistan. It allows them to come to the city for their secondary education and be cared for by Christian houseparents in a safe environment. Many of the boys are Christians and this meets an important need. Help with costs is always appreciated. For further details contact the Echoes office.
Boys' Care Hostel
Country: India
Location: Malevali Boys Home
This hostel was set up to care for boys from a variety of poor backgrounds, some who have lost their parents. They have a school for the boys and also local children, trades schools for the boys, and are dependent on sponsorship to keep going. For further details contact the Echoes office.
Child Care Centre
Country: Tanzania
Location: Moshi Christian Children's Centre
Socially and physically disadvantaged children are cared for through this centre in residential and community care facilities. MCCC takes responsibility for the physical, emotional, social, medical, educational and spiritual needs of the children. The centre also provides short-term outpatient accommodation and spiritual counselling for those having medical treatment at a nearby large referral hospital. A child sponsorship scheme is currently in operation to help support this ministry. Short-term volunteer help may be a possibility. For more details contact Allan and Jacqui McKinnon.
Contact: jackal@kicheko-mos.com
Drug Rehabilitation Programme
Country: Nassau, The Bahamas
Location: The Haven
Drug addicts, admitted for care and rehabilitation, are helped to come off their drug habit, rehabilitated, trained and taught skills in the carpentry shop. Regular Bible studies are held and some of the students have come to faith in Christ. Currently, a new facility is being constructed for the programme. For further details contact Mark Lacey.
Contact: laceymh@coralwave.com
Orphan & Girls' Care
Country: India
Location: Holland Wharf Hostel
Over 300 girls who are either orphans, from poor homes, or a background of deprivation, are cared for at this hostel in Narsapur, India. The girls are schooled in primary or secondary school and some are helped with further education. Many are sponsored on a monthly basis. Further details from the Echoes office.
Orphan Care
Country: India
Location: Handley Bird Memorial Home, Chennai
This small home in Chennai (Madras) cares for orphaned girls. It is a work of faith and has run for many years, under Indian leadership. They do not operate sponsorship schemes but trust that God will meet their needs to keep the home going.
Contact: mrffin@md4.vsnl.net.in
Orphan Care and Education
Country: India
Location: Pagadupatta Children's Home
In the hills of Tamil Nadu, this small home cares for orphans and poor children. Supervised by Simon and Sarah Devaraj, who also run a local school where these children and others from the area can be educated. They do not operate a sponsorship scheme, but would be very happy to share any information about the Home and its needs.
Contact: sasdevar@hclinfinet.com
Orphans and Girls Care
Country: India
Location: Hebron Hostel, Nidadavol
This hostel provides care to many girls from poor backgrounds. Over 250 are looked after in the hostel. They have their own primary school, called Hermon School, and are presently building a new hostel block. Many of the girls are sponsored. For further details contact the Echoes office.
Refugee Aid
Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
Location: Based at Restawhile
In the city of Lubumbashi there are many refugees displaced by the Congo conflict. Regular visits are made to the camps with food and medicines. There is also an attempt to introduce the possibilties of income and thereby producing work for some of the women. For more details contact Rachel Newby or May Montgomery.
Contact: rachel_newby@yahoo.co.uk