Responsibilities
Assist and eventually assume leadership of one or more of the following areas : 1) Bible studies / discipleship programs for children, youth, and families.
2) Street outreaches, family visitations and counseling, local church networking. 3) Scholarship program and tutorials with students
Assist in advocacy and fund-raising efforts (local and international) for ACTION / Brand New Day.
According to the gifts and abilities of the worker, pioneer new work in any of the following areas : 1) Livelihood / micro-enterprise development.
2) Teaching English, music, or other skills. 3) Community Development. 4) Developing a temporary or long term shelter for street youth (especially needed for girls)
Qualifications
At least two year commitment, but longer preferred
At least one year of Bible training
Pre-field cross-cultural exposure / training
Workers especially needed with any of the following background / training (but not required) : Family counseling, prayer counseling, social work, education, livelihood / small business, community development
A willingness to love the poor, especially children, befriend them, and work among them on a daily basis
At least 18 years old
A growing Christian
Active in ministry in a local church
Recommended by pastor and church
Adaptable
Able to accept difficult circumstances
Good sense of humor
Not easily discouraged
Spiritually mature
Able to accept various leadership styles