The Ladders of HOPE strategy requires knowledge based involvement. But it has sometimes been difficult to get qualified staff locally due to "brain drain" and inadequate educational system. To help us overcome this hurdle, HOPE has depended on volunteers in a number of areas from time to time. HOPE has engaged volunteers to teach English from preschool to high school, provide instruction in our various vocational programs, help in the office in areas such as fundraising and public relations, and introduce relevant and appropriate technologies (e.g. solar power) to our operations. Now with the university college being formed, a number of volunteers will also be needed in teaching and short term training.

One can volunteer for a short term lasting from a week to three months or for a long term lasting from a semester to two years. HOPE has a proper working setting with well organized administrative system that can facilitate productive and enjoyable work. In between, HOPE encourages one to travel to our various operations to see our activities and at the same time the diversity and beauty of our land. HOPE likes volunteers to cover all their expenses. With prior arrangement, HOPE can liaise in finding good living accommodations close to the work site in Addis Ababa. In some of our locations HOPE avails our guest house outside of Addis Ababa, free of charge. We also welcome groups to come and teach our children/youngsters. Young people from schools and colleges are also welcome to do their internships or study abroad requirements. Our experience with both individual and group volunteers has been very useful as well as enjoyable. Owing to this interface, our programs for the needy have experienced ongoing freshness and vitality with our target populations having an added advantage for all the attention shown and the knowledge imparted.

Please contact us for more specific information, and to let us know your areas of interest.