Canaan Orphanage & School

The volunteers need to: • be over 18 years of age • be open minded and flexible • be able to communicate in English without difficulty. • be highly motivated if applying to work with children or on social projects • be prepared to participate in all aspects of life on the project including the domestic chores such as shopping, cooking and cleaning • be physically fit enough to do the heavy work involved in some projects • be prepared to carry out the work that is expected of them in a responsible manner, with due regard for personal safety and the safety of others Volunteers are STRONGLY advised to take out their own personal insurance for travel, health, luggage and other personal possessions. Neither VACK nor the host projects can be held responsible for volunteers’ personal possessions whilst they are on the project! • Volunteers must bring their own sleeping bags/roll mats unless otherwise indicated. • Volunteers must arrive at the project equipped with the correct work wear. This is particularly important for environmental/renovation and outdoor type projects. • Volunteers must bring with them sufficient funds to cover their free time activities as well as their local transportation costs. Special requirements: There is orientation training for all volunteers before they are placed in their respective projects and an evaluation report that is submitted at the end of every placement.