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From: Academy International <aca...@africaonline.co.ci>

SEEKING 2 VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH ENGLISH - Ivory Coast, W. Africa

Date: September 21, 2000

I am Pierre Niava, a Board Member of the International
Association for Voluntary Effort (IAVE) and the IAVE
Leader in my country, the Ivory Coast, a French-speaking
country.

I am currently managing a Language Institute which
teaches English to French speakers (mainly adult
workers). English becoming more and more a worldwide
communication medium, we are increasing awareness
actions to get people to learn English.

Our immediate need is to get two volunteers, one
male and one female to come and teach English in
our country. Both must be native U.S. citizens and
have experience in teaching. Accommodation is
provided as well as a modest monthly stipend.
Any interested party can contact me for more details.

Sincere greetings,

Pierre NIAVA
Academy International
aca...@africaonline.co.ci

http://www.iave.org/
http://www.volunteer.nl

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Editor's note: A working facility in French is no
doubt required; contact Pierre Niava to obtain all details,
if seriously interested.

With just a modicum of digging (i.e., entering into dialogue
with resourceful persons in international organizations), many other
opportunities such as this can be "unearthed."

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MORE ON VOLUNTEER POSSIBILITIES....

For substantial lists/directories of organizations offering
travel/study, internship and volunteering
opportunities in Africa, please visit:

http://www.egroups.com/files/VOLU-Volunteers
http://x51.deja.com/getdoc.xp?AN=648800206

Or, to receive these directories by E-mail,
send your request to: VO...@BigFoot.com

Also, see the Directory on Int'l Voluntary Service Organizations
http://www.avso.org/dirinVS.html [ EXCELLENT LIST/LINKS !! ]
http://www.astro.virginia.edu/~rd7a/morelinks.html

http://www.idealist.org/
http://www.workingabroad.com/

S C I

Applying thru Service Civil International (SCI) to
Voluntary Projects/Workcamps in Africa & elsewhere

Please visit:

Read the details on projects posted at the above sites.

Find more countries at:

http://www.sci-ivs.org/sum2kcamp.htm
and,
http://www.sci-ivs.org/

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Should you apply DIRECTLY to the voluntary organization
in Africa, or "thru" an intermediary organization located
in No. America or Europe?

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There are MANY intermediary organizations similar to SCI (such as
Friends/Quakers, Volunteers for Peace, etc.) through which
one may apply to a project in Africa, thus benefiting in some
cases from any special discount arrangements that the
intermediary organization has worked out with the host organization
in Africa (such as for room and board).

Alternatively, often you may bypass intermediary organizations
(and any deadlines, restrictions, etc., that they have imposed)
and apply DIRECTLY to host organizations in Africa, by writing
to them (by regular mail in addition to E-mail) and requesting
the application, schedule of projects and all details.

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R U S O - GHANA

New Voluntary Organization in Ghana Seeks Volunteers

Rural Support Organization (RUSO)

Please visit:
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/RUSO
http://www.egroups.com/message/africaworld/453

A new voluntary organization is operating in Ghana.
RUSO seeks partnerships with organizations worldwide,
and invites interested persons to come lend a
helping hand. Students, professionals, academics,
non-students and others, all are welcome.

RUSO's focus: health, primary medicine, AIDS, education,
women, infant, children, nutrition, community development,
micro business development, youth work, volunteering.

RUSO aims to increase female participation at all levels of
society.

Please read:
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/RUSO

RUSO's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/RUSO/faq.html

To participate in RUSO, simply complete the online form with
your name and E-mail address, at:

http://www.africaonline.com.gh/RUSO/requestform.html

State the dates, how long you will be available,
and possible areas of interest.

Or, contact both:

Ben Zola, Organising Secretary: ala...@hotmail.com, hr...@onebox.com
and,
Senam Humado, WebMaster/Communications: se...@africaonline.com.gh

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For more links to volunteer projects and opportunities
in Africa, please visit:

http://www.BigFoot.com/~VolunteerProjects
http://www.comports.com/AfricaVolunteers

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VOLU-GHANA

The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Ghana [VOLU - rhymes
with "tofu"] will sponsor approximately 40 voluntary
projects over the next 24 months and is now accepting applications.

Projects last from 1 to 4 weeks (summer or winter) -- HIV/AIDS
educational campaigning in local communities; reforestation;
environment; agriculture; building schools, clinics and libraries;
youth work; teaching/tutoring; women and infants; micro business
development; medicine/health; computer training/repair; distance
education, manual labor. ALL of VOLU's projects will also have
HIV/AIDS education as an important component.

E-mail is less reliable than snail mail. VOLU administrators
are still oriented to conventional modes of communication.
For more information and the schedule of projects, write to:

General Secretary
VOLU
PO Box 1540
Accra, GHANA
West Africa

FAX: 233-21-665960
Phone: 233-21-663486
E-mail both: Volu...@ghana.com, VO...@bigfoot.com
URL: http://www.bigfoot.com/~VOLU

For sample descriptions of VOLU projects in Ghana,
please visit:

http://x60.deja.com/getdoc.xp?AN=637087006
http://www.egroups.com/files/VOLU-Volunteers
http://www.sci-ivs.org/workcamp/ghana_volu.htm

The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Ghana, founded in 1956,
is one of Africa's most successful service organizations.

Participation in multiple projects (not just one) is strongly
encouraged. Open to a wide range of ages. Students
typically arrange to receive academic credit from their schools.

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OTHER RESOURCES

Visit the AFRICAN PHOTO GALLERY
Links to hundreds of brilliant images
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/page2.html

Becoming a UNITED NATIONS Volunteer [UNV]
http://www.unv.org/
http://www.unv.org/unvols/index.htm

29 ROOTS Educational Travel Programs to
Africa, Brazil & Cuba scheduled over next
2 years. Academic credit. APPLY NOW.
Contact Prof. Harold Rogers at:
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/JOURNEY.html
E-Mail: A...@starmail.com

Please find a long list of organizations & programs
offering volunteer & internship opportunities at:

http://www.comports.com/AfricaVolunteers
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/opportunities.html

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS -- unusual opportunities
http://www.afsc.org/qic/volXVI.htm

INTERNSHIPS - Africa, USA & elsewhere
http://www.freeyellow.com/members3/justice1/journey.html
http://www.afsc.org/qic/volXVI.htm
http://www.afsc.org/qic/volVII.htm

Wildnet-Africa: Wildlife & Ecology Jobs Offered
Managers, researchers, research assistants,
rangers, guides, rehabilitators, etc

http://www.wildnetafrica.com/jobspot/wildlife_jobs_offered.html

For links to ENDANGERED WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, and to the
International FUNDS which sponsor wildlife projects,
click here:

http://www.mamma.com/Mamma?p1=4&query=africa+endangered+wildlife+conservation
http://search.dogpile.com/texis/search?q=africa+endangered+wildlife+conservation

[or, copy & paste the above URLs into your browser]

Worldwide Classroom
Sites with lists of int'l programs and opportunities
of all kinds:

http://www.worldwide.edu
http://www.studyabroad.com
http://www.internships.com

Volunteer (Missionary) work
Over 1000 global missions; volunteer opportunities with
religious organizations:

http://www.globalmission.org/go.htm
http://www.afsc.org/qic/volVII.htm

Michigan State University site (a MUST VISIT):
http://www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/volteer.htm (MANY listings)
http://www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA / UPENN site (a MUST VISIT):

Compendious listings of programs &
organizations that impact the Diaspora:

Begin at: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/AS.html

For SEARCH Queries: Go to
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/Search/AS-search.html

Africa: Relief Work & Conflict
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/About_African/ww_ngo.html

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New List - Volunteer Opportunities

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Be sure to reply to the CONFIRM REQUEST when it arrives moments later.

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HUMAN RIGHTS

The DARK SIDE of the "City of Lights"

PARIS: Kafka's Paradise, Black Man's Hell

Virtual "death sentence" given to Black tourist

If willing to help with a Human Rights case involving an African
American tourist in France, arrested on his arrival in France,
held 2 years without trial, bail or opportunity to defend himself,
and then -- after a charade of a trial -- sentenced to 18 years
without the possibility of appeal, please help by sending him a
message of goodwill or encouragement, by snail mail.

Find his address, along with the history of his case
and his prison letters/correspondence, at:

http://justice1.freeyellow.com/JUSTICE
http://members.aol.com/FreeBarry1/index.html
http://www.BigFoot.com/~human_rights (Amnesty Reports)

Support Committee
BarryS...@starmail.com
Human...@onebox.com

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THANK YOU

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