The Development Instructor (DI) program is a unique chance to study and work with a group of people from all over the world. You will get the chance to travel and learn about different cultures and to help those who are less fortunate. In Denmark you will help children and youngsters with special needs who have had a difficult start in their lives, studying about the world, making actions... and in Southern Africa you will be able to contribute to the development of different sectors: education, community development, HIV / AIDS prevention campaigns, Child Aid, environmental actions, income generating activities etc. The next team starts at the 1st of November 2012. STILL PLACES! The program is 18 months long and target people from all over the world without any religious, race and age distinction. • 6 months Preparing yourself in a team of European volunteers in Denmark studying, making actions and working at DRH Holsted • 6 months Service Module in southern Africa at one of Humana’s projects • 6 months Journal Period : raising awareness about Africa In Denmark and Europe: The main purposes of the 6 months period in Denmark is to train Development Instructors to be active and competent creators and instructors in Development both for children with special needs in Denmark, and at their project in Africa. Theoretical studies The program consists of theoretical studies divided into different periods: 1st & 2nd Period: Studies about The Present and The Future This is a deep study of the present world and takes a futuristic view on how to deal with the developments in the world as we know them today. It is an intensive training program where teamwork is a central element in the daily life. Outreach and community work is an essential element during the 6 months training period to build capacity and both make a necessary contribution for people in need and spread awareness to mobilize others to support them. The 6 months intensive training period at DRH Holsted (The Travelling Folk Highschool), focuses on building a TRIO (groups of 3 working together) in order to specialize in building practical and theoretical knowledge and skills for the period of development work in Africa. 3rd Period: Service Module – Fighting with The Poor DRH Holsted works together with projects of Humana People to People in a wide range of developing programs. The TRIOS chose their projects and start communicating with the Project Leadership before arrival. Dependent upon availability, there are possibilities to work with the following projects: Ø Teacher Training Colleges – focused on educating teachers for rural areas Ø Vocational Schools for young people Ø Community work to promote sanitation and hygiene in rural areas Ø Community with special emphasis on farming Ø Raising funds for social projects by forming partnerships and selling second hand clothes and shoes Ø HIV & AIDS awareness and prevention 4th Period: The Journal “Bringing It To The Public”. Qualification: - You are open-minded - Flexible and motivated to do something good for others. - You are interested in helping children and young people with special needs and from various backgrounds. - You are eager to learn and gain experiences in new and unfamiliar work situations. Furthermore - you are a hardworking person who preferably holds a driving license and has experience from practical work - e.g. gardening - maintenance - craft- or trade-work. There are no specific academic requirements except that you passed12th grade. You pay tuition fees before starting this 18-month programme. If you need help to sa Keywords: Work, Charity, Volunteer