There are many areas in which you could perform valuable tasks with BERUDEP, however the following are specific positions that require volunteers to help run current programmes: 

The length of time you wish to volunteer will make certain roles more appropriate than others.

Urgently needed:

• Field workers for the Sponsor an Orphan project
• Marketing expert for the identification of sales opportunities for honey and medicinal plants
• Eco-Tourism marketing and development volunteer
• Volunteer Eye Caregiver to help out with BERUDAs eye care programme 

Always needed:

• Volunteers with business experience to provide a business advisor or resource management advisor role
• Accountancy experts
• I.T. specialists for enhancing systems and training staff     
• Volunteers that could help teaching classes
• Bee keeping experts
• Trained medical staff, nurses, health workers
• Livestock specialist in the field of animal husbandry

Volunteers interested in development work, agriculture, environmental services, education or eco-tourism are always welcome!

Before applying for a position please read all the information provided on the volunteer page which includes frequently asked questions and up-to-date costs that will help provide a picture of whether this is the volunteer experience for you. 

Specific jobs currently needed:

Field workers for the Sponsor an Orphan project

The role of the field manager is an important one, working and communicating with local field staff, international sponsors, short term volunteers, and of course over fifty orphans.

Skills required for the position include basic accounting, excellent communication both written and oral, and an empathy with children. Teaching, management, financial or health care experience would be an advantage.

Please note that there is no orphanage in Belo, the children live in the community with relatives.
Sponsorship money is used for supplementary food, medical care, education costs, and other items.

This position will be available for periods of 6 or 12 months. Please feel free to check out the following project website, or email the current supervisor with any questions, queries or for further information:

Website: sponsor-an-orphan.blogspot.com
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