“I was fully prepared and supported through a very enriching experience where I grew spiritually in a big way….the experience changed my priorities and what I will do next”
Sonia, NEXT Volunteer, South Africa
“I really do feel this time has been both a challenge and a blessing… I don’t think I will be the same in my Christian life again.”
Alan, NEXT Volunteer, Uganda
“I have been in Ethiopia for two months now having an exciting time, learning new skills, building new relationships, and learning a lot about God and myself.”
Chris, NEXT Volunteer, Ethiopia
Click on a name below to read about the experiences of past NEXT volunteers
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St Paul’s Church, Throop, Bournemouth are sending out a team to help run children’s holiday clubs in northern Ethiopia between 9th and 29th July. |
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Chris Pocock - 10 week placement doing building and maintenance work at Mekelle Youth centre, Ethiopia January to April 2008 |
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Steve & Linda Petra took a term's career break from teaching and education management. During that time the couple worked for two months at Canon Andrea Mwaka primary and secondary schools in Dodoma, Tanzania. |
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Mark Foster spent 2 months working with the U-turn homeless ministries in Cape Town, South Africa http://homeless.org.za/ He helped with the first phase work which centres on getting to know the homeless people and encouraging them to find out more about Jesus. Much of this contact work is through regularly run soup kitchens. |