Awassa Children’s Project Visiting Professional Application

Contact Information

Name:

Age:

Address:

Citizenship:

Phone Number (with country code):

Alternate Phone Number:

Email:

Name of Emergency Contact:

Relationship:

Phone Number:

Alternate Phone Number:

Application Questions

Current Occupation:

Describe training or skills you possess that may benefit the Awassa Children’s Project (computers, martial arts, music, teaching, performance arts, cooking, dance, environmental conservation, etc.):

Describe prior experience working with children and/or young adults:

List any health concerns related to your service in Awassa (this information will be treated as confidential):

Do you require any special accommodations (Rxs, contacts / eyeglasses, dietary restrictions, etc.)?

Describe your experiences and/or feelings about living without the internet, electricity or other conveniences such as running water:

List dates and places of prior international service, employment, living and travel experience:

Do you have the financial means to sustain yourself during the time period in Ethiopia? Describe:

Please identify any language(s) and level of fluency for each:

Do you have any plans to learn Amharic? Explain:

When are you available/planning to go to Awassa?

Will you be traveling alone or with others? If so, who?

How long will you be in Awassa (do not include travel to and from Addis):

Are you interested in living with a family or other type of 'homestay' accommodation?

Describe your interest in Ethiopia/Africa

Do your travel plans include other places in Ethiopia?

How did you learn about the opportunity to volunteer with the Awassa Children’s Project?

Describe how your service in Awassa supports your future plans:

In one page or less, provide a proposalthat clearly states a detailed plan for the program and activities you intend to conduct if selected as a Visiting Professional (attach a separate sheet if necessary):