| Position Description |
| Country: |
East Timor |
| Calling Organization: |
Timor-Leste Adventist International School |
| Position Type(s): |
Teaching – Elementary, Librarian
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| Length of Service: |
11-24 months |
| Who makes Final Decision: |
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| Beginning Date: |
Jul 12, 2021
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| Ending Date: |
Jun 10, 2022 |
| Urgent? |
No |
| Application Deadline: |
Apr 30, 2021 |
| Cancel call if not filled by: |
Dec 31, 2021 |
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| Duties: |
PURPOSE: To demonstrate God's love to and establish positive relationships between the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the people of Timor-Leste through teaching at Timor-Leste Adventist International School (TAIS).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To be an example of Jesus' love and teachings to others through your personal life, dress, and relationships;
2. To mentor others to grow in their relationship with God and to make a decision to follow Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
3. To possibly teach English language (ESL) classes or other classes to children as needed.
4. To regularly attend, participate in the local SDA Sabbath School and Worship Services;
5. To be prepared to participate and lead in ministry and in programs of the local SDA Church;
6. To visit and train others in the outlying districts of Timor-Leste;
7. To select, develop, catalog, and classify library resources
8. To assist readers to use computer equipment, conduct literature searches, etc
9. To develop IT facilities
Please note: as this is a new school, annual enrolment is still being determined. As such, specific grade-level assignments will be made just before the beginning of the school year when you arrive; you may end up teaching different/additional classes than first thought. Flexibility is needed!
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| On-site Orientation Provided? |
Yes |
| Stipend during Orientation? |
No |
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| Voice tape/phone interview required? |
Yes |
| Institution requires signed agreement? |
Yes |
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| Acceptable Dress: |
Modest attire. |
| Unacceptable Dress: |
Tight and/or short shorts, clothing with low cleavages, short/sheer blouses or dresses, T-shirts with negative slogans/logos, bikinis or revealing swimwear. Jewelry, dreadlocks, piercings, visible tattoos, extreme haircuts/styles. Please do not bring jewelry. |
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| Lodging (Requests for a specific gender or age must be related to accommodation issues, maturity, safety or culture.) |
| Lodging: |
Shared accommodation in a concrete building. Includes basic furniture, shared AVS kitchen, shared AVS bathroom, fridge, stove, fans or A/C, 220V electrical.
One set of towels and one set of bedding is provided.
Basic cooking and eating utensils are provided.
Basic housekeeping supplies are provided.
Beyond these things, the volunteer is responsible to bring or purchase anything else he/she may want or need. |
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| Gender: |
Either |
| Age Preference: |
20+ years |
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| Marital Status: |
Either |
| Child Accommodation Available: |
No |
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| Housing Restrictions: |
Special arrangements need to be made for married volunteers before approval as there is currently no married volunteer housing. |
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| Travel and Visa |
| Destination City: |
Dili, Timor-Leste |
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| Travel from Airport to Destination: |
Picked up by TAIS/TLM representative |
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| Required Inoculations |
Consult Center for Disease Control recommendations. (www.cdc.gov — click Travelers' Health / Destinations / Timor-Leste) |
| Other Medical Recommendations |
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| Visa Required? |
Yes |
Visa Type: |
Visitor's Visa |
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Who Applies: |
Volunteer (visa on arrival - USD30 |
| Work Permit Required? |
Yes |
Who Applies: |
TLM/Volunteer (after arrival) |
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| Police Clearance Required: |
Yes |
| HIV Clearance Required: |
Yes |
| Child Protection Clearance Required: |
Yes |
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| Send papers to: |
Scan all documents and email to [email protected]
bring the originals with you. |
| Deadline: |
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| Visa/Travel Details: |
Be prepared to pay for travel expenses from home to Timor-Leste, including any excess baggage costs not included in the flight cost. Original criminal record check and health clearance letter MUST be acquired shortly before departure in the home country. Volunteers may be required to have a physical exam to receive their work visa in the country - this includes a blood test
9includig STDs and HIV) and chest x-ray. |
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