Ethiopia Care

Sample Itinerary
  • Who? Groups of 5 – 20 school students aged 16+
  • When? Projects have flexible dates and run all year round
  • Where? Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Care in Ethiopia
Care in Ethiopia

Groups volunteering on a Care project in Ethiopia will prove invaluable to the staff and children at the orphanage or day centre where they work. Our placements are based in centres for orphaned, abandoned or underprivileged children and provide a haven where children can learn and play in a safe and supportive environment.

The role of our Care volunteers is to assist staff in their day-to-day tasks such as dressing and feeding the children, as well as organising games, sports and activities and providing much needed care and attention for those children that attend the centre. As the number of tourists visiting Ethiopia increases, speaking English is becoming a valuable skill to have for Ethiopian people so you may find you can take part in some informal English teaching during your placement.

Projects are based in the capital city of Addis Ababa, a rapidly growing city that combines elements of old and new Ethiopia. First-time visitors are amazed by the variety of lush landscapes and spectacular scenery that the country offers. Projects Abroad volunteers live with local host families during their placement, which guarantees that they experience another underrated aspect of Ethiopia - its friendly and welcoming people. This region of Africa still needs much support, and it is a great location for anyone wishing to help by doing some overseas voluntary work.

 

Sample Itinerary

Placement: Kidanemihret OrphanageProject: Care
Region: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaSupervisor’s: Freweini Melkamu

  • First week

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    Day No.DateWeekdayTimeActivity
    101/08/2010Sunday16:00Arrival at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa
    18:00 – 19:30 Dinner at Old Milk House restaurant
    19:30 Rest & Relax
    202/08/2010Monday9:00 – 12:00Comprehensive Induction
    12:00 – 14:00Lunch at Friendship Care
    14:00 – 17:00Tour of Addis Ababa
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest and Relax
    303/08/10Tuesday8:30 - 12:30Introduction to Kidanemihret Orphanage
    12:30 – 13:30Lunch
    13:30 – 17:00Start care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest and Relax
    404/08/10Wednesday8:30 – 13:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 17:00Organise games for the toddlers, and teach basic English to older children.
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at New York restaurant
    18:00 Rest & Relax
    505/08/10Thursday8:30 – 13:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 - 17:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    606/08/10Friday8:30 – 12:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    12:00 – 13:00Lunch
    13:00 - 17:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    17:00 - 18:30Dinner at Friendship Cafe
    18:30Rest & Relax
    707/08/10Saturday07:00 - 10:00Travel to Lake Ziway
    10:00 – 12:30Visit Rift Valley
    13:00 – 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 16:00Boat ride at Awassa lake and see Hippos
    16:00 – 18:00Check in to Awassa Pina Hotel & Rest and Relax
    18:00 – 19:00Dinner
    19:00Rest & Relax

  • Second week

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    Day No.DateWeekdayTimeActivity
    808/08/10Sunday9:00 – 13:00Visit Wondo Genet Hot Spring
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 17:00Travel back to Addis Ababa
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    909/08/10Monday8:30 - 12:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    12:00 - 13:00Lunch
    13:00 - 17:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    1010/08/10Tuesday8:30 – 13:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 17:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00 – 21.00Quiz Night
    1111/08/10Wednesday8:30 - 13:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 - 17:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest and Relax
    1212/08/10Thursday8:30 - 13:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    13:00 – 14:00Lunch
    14:00 - 17:00Care work at Kidanemihret Orphanage
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest and Relax
    1313/08/10Friday8:30 - 13:30Farewell at Orphanage
    13:30 - 14:30Lunch
    14:30 – 18:00Visit Entoto Mountains
    18:00 - 19:00Dinner at Host Family
    19:00Packing for Departure
    1414/08/10Saturday Departure