Applicant criteria
NationalityEthiopia
Age
- 21 - 35
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationEthiopia
Deadline2026-05-16
Opportunity description
The CorpsAfrica Volunteer Program 2026 in Ethiopia offers young people the opportunity to work as volunteers for 10 months within rural communities to implement real development projects. The program begins with a 6-week pre-service training, after which participants move into fieldwork, collaborating with local residents to identify challenges and design sustainable solutions. This hands-on experience contributes to improving quality of life while building participants’ leadership and professional skills.
Program Benefits and Coverage
- Intensive professional training (6 weeks)
- Monthly living allowance
- Health insurance
- Continuous support and mentorship from the program team
- Coverage of official work-related transportation
- Financial award (re-adjustment allowance)
- Certificate of completion
- Letter of recommendation
Duties & responsibilities
- Live and work within the local community
- Build trust with community members
- Identify community needs
- Design and implement development projects
- Monitor and evaluate project outcomes
- Provide regular reports and presentations
- Maintain professional conduct and respect local culture
Eligibility criteria
- Must be an Ethiopian citizen
- Age: 21 years or older
- Hold a university degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to live and work in rural and remote areas
- Physical and mental readiness to commit for the full program duration
- Clean record
- No conflict of interest
- Willingness to volunteer without direct financial compensation
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