A good friend of mine pointed me to this foundation. I'm reading carefully the site and urge everyone to do. I especially liked the spirit, purpose and setting the foundation. Quotes a passage on their understanding of volunteering. A nice handbook that would seem obvious, but it is not obvious.
" E 'must also be considered, quite realistically, what are the reasons why people want to experience the genere.In regard, it should consider that before you find a culture quite different from ours, in lifestyles, attitudes and approach to life, poverty, human relationships that do not meet our plans.
This requires
• capacity understanding and willingness to "integrate" into local culture;
• emotional stability;
• refrain from any comment or attitude, especially in situations of severe or do not understand;
• attitude of caution in each situation;
• respect for people and local culture;
• respect the professionalism of local physicians;
• not claim to work within our time, our mentality, our "efficiency "but to adapt to the situation Real trying to understand it;
• respect the rules of conduct that will be indicated;
• ability and willingness to accept any kind of collaboration, E 'must also comply, strictly following rules: • do
in any case and in every situation, evaluations, appraisals or personal attitudes;
• refrain, however, with anyone, from any "comment" political, religious, cultural.
If, after reading all the above steps, you think you may be interested to help us, please write or call us, send us your curriculum vitae and a brief essay on the reasons why you would like to share with us an enriching experience in terms of human, social, cultural and professionale.Prima any decision concerning a possible living in Ethiopia, it is provided a personal interview and in-depth knowledge with the leaders of the Foundation. "
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