Direct an orphanage in Indonesia

The International Humanity Foundation is looking for volunteers to serve at our centres in Jakarta, Bali, Aceh and Medan, Indonesia, and be friends and teachers to our children. By bringing together disadvantaged children of Indonesia and volunteers from across the world, there is a learning opportunity for both. As both sides


discover more about each other, their lives and their cultures and


teach their own friends about this, we hope to create a world of


greater understanding and compassion. Unlike our other centers, the one is Bali is not an orphanage but only an education center. No children stay there, but many come for the classes held there.

Work





IHF needs people with all skills. No matter your experience, whether a student or retired professional, IHF needs you. At the centre, volunteers divide their time between playing with and teaching the children and working on international tasks. The centre host English, computer and math classes, and the children often seek tutoring for their homework, all tasks which volunteers take part in. All directors lead on one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, photography and child watch. To qualify to work at a centre, volunteers must complete eight hours of work on one of the teams, and they continue to participate on the team once at the centre. In the rare case where you lack the ability to complete these hours but possess certain trade skills in agriculture, construction or others needed at one of our centres, you may be exempt from these pre-trip hours. If this is the case, be sure to immediately get in contact with the centre director to discuss your situation and possible alternative tasks.


It is important to note that IHF strictly requires its volunteer to


work eight hours a day (four hours at the center and four hours


online), six days a week. If this work is not completed, you will be


dismissed from your position. As an entirely volunteer-run


organization, IHF depends upon its members to contribute to the


day-to-day operations, both locally and internationally. Without these daily hours, IHF would cease to function, so directors must be


deliberate in their use of time. This is not a vacation. Directors are


expected to work hard.


Cost: Except for the initial transport to the center, directors are


not responsible for any costs.


Salary / Pay: Directors must commit to serve at least a year at the


center. For the first three months, they are paid a living stipend of


USD $120. At the end of this training period, the monthly stipend


increases to USD $160. Directors are expected to work eight hours a day, six days a week, and have one long weekend every month.


Additionally, directors are provided with a simple, private room,


often furnished with only a bed, at the center and have the


opportunity to eat all of their meals at the center with the children.


Directors are responsible for paying for any special treats or outside meals they might wish to buy.


Admittedly, this is little pay for demanding work, but IHF is only


looking for those who genuinely want to help children and who seek no financial benefit for themselves. This low stipend also assures that the greatest amount of money goes toward the children, the most important part of IHF.


Benefits: A Simple, private room, often furnished with only a bed, at the center and have the opportunity to eat all of their meals at the center with the children. Directors are responsible for paying for any special treats or outside meals they might wish to buy.In other words we do provide accomodation and full board.

Volunteer Type: Building schools, community development,


childcare/children, culture, curriculum planning, disability issues,


economic development education, English teaching, health, health care, health education, homelessness, hospital, housing, human rights, literacy, marketing, medicine, nutrition, orphans, popular education, primary education, street kids, teaching, women, water, writing, youth, youth development, academic reinforcement, AIDS/HIV, appropriate technology


Typical Volunteer: Our volunteers have a passion for immersion in foreign cultures, an openness to new experiences and a flexible


approach to work. At our centres they work with local staff and directly with the local population in conditions very different from the Western world. Special projects constantly arise and include  moving food during famine feeds to monitoring children during breaks. Our center directors have a lot of say in what they do as long as it is approved by the president and follows the mission of IHF.


Available To Participants: World wide


Typical Living Arrangement: Group living


Participants Travel: Independently


Typically Participants Work: Independently or in groups, depending on site Application Requires: Resume, written application


Qualifications:


Volunteers with IHF must speak English fluently and have a great


attitude. They must also be mature, responsible, team players, fast


learners, flexible and interested in global change through education


and service.


Most importantly, our volunteers must have an open heart and a


willingness to help others and make a difference!


Mission Statement:


IHF focuses on educating and feeding children who come from the most marginalized and disadvantaged backgrounds. IHF has set up orphanages in Kenya, Indonesia and Thailand. We seek to provide a way for children to get an education that they desperately desire and are not able to receive. By educating and teaching these children that they are significant and competent, we also teach them that everyone has a voice that matters. IHF promotes self-sufficiency in the communities we work in, primarily focusing on the education, nutrition, and care of children. IHF encourages understanding and caring between people of all nations and religions in order to better prepare the leaders of


future generations. We believe that by promoting communication and understanding between students from the poorest of the poor and students in America, we will all be better educated by this exchange.


We desire for every student in the United States to have communication with students abroad who are different both culturally and socioeconomically, in order for all students to be educated about the world they live in.





Please visit www.ihfonline.org or send us an email at volunteering@ihfonline.org if you want to learn more or have questions about volunteering with IHF.