  |
Next news |
 |
“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 NEXT volunteers
 |
Helen Entwistle is a secondary school teacher with a TEFL qualification. Following earlier placements, Helen has returned to Msalato Theologial college to run a 6-week English course for Pastors’ wives. |
 |
Tara Butler is a solicitor who has taken 6 weeks of holiday and sabbatical leave to work with the Arise children’s project in Cape Town, South Africa. Alongside providing Tara with the opportunity to use her business and administrative skills to strengthen the funding base of the organisation, the placement in enabling her to have some practical involvement with the children’s after school and holiday club programmes. |
 |
Andy and Sam Clarke with their son Noah are currently serving with the U-Turn Homeless Ministries in Cape Town, South Africa in January 2010. Andy is a Designer / CAD Technician and Sam is a Medical Doctor. Sam is involved in the drop-in clinic and training projects that U-Turn runs. Andy is using his I.T. skills providing computer training to help improve the work prospects of those following the U-Turn programme. |
 |
Peta Groome is set to return to Msalato Theological College, Tanzania in September 2010 for two months where she will teach English to pre-diploma students for a second term. |
 |
Sonia Candish After an initial 6 month placement Sonia, an educational psychologist, has returned to work with the Arise children’s project in Cape Town, South Africa, for 2 years. |
 |
Lucy Sawyer joined the Arise project in February for 2 years following an earlier short term placement in 2009. She is a clinical psychologist and her role includes working with the children and their families and networking with other service providers in Cape Town where the project is based. |