Choose to volunteer. By working together, we can accomplish much more

With us, for Ethiopia!

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Choose to volunteer. By working together, we can accomplish much more

With us, for Ethiopia!

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Why volunteer

In Ethiopia as well as in Italy

By choosing to dedicate your time as a volunteer, you are making the greatest possible contribution.

 
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Make a concrete contribution
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Safeguarding
multiculturalism
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Promoting human dignity
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Making a difference
 
FIND HOW

Why volunteer

In Ethiopia as well as in Italy

By choosing to dedicate your time as a volunteer, you are making the greatest possible contribution.

 
Group (6)

Make a concrete contribution

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Safeguarding
multiculturalism

Group (6)

Promoting human dignity

Group (6)

Making a difference

 
FIND HOW

How you can help?

IN ITALY

Motivation, enthusiasm and commitment

Strawberry Fields Onlus is continuously searching for people who are willing to concretely help the association in the proper carrying out of its activities. Women, men, young people and adults. No particular skills are required, just the dedication to the principles and the mission of the Onlus.

Here are a few examples of the activities carried out in Italy:

• Organizzare appuntamenti di sensibilizzazione, come interventi nelle scuole e molto altro ancora.
• Promotion of fundraising events.
• Supporting conceived initiatives
• Sharing of information about the Onlus and its commitment in Ethiopia.
• Working on new ideas to help achieve the set objectives.
• Processing documents and taking care of communication in order to ensure the correct carrying out of activities.

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IN ETHIOPIA

Vocation, involvement and spirit of adaptation

Choosing to undertake an international voluntary service experience, immersing oneself in a different culture and understanding that one is a guest in a region with its own customs, also means to embark on a path of growth within groups of volunteers and to become an active part of a specific project.

Strawberry Fields Onlus organizes and promotes volunteer projects in Ethiopia, between Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa. During the direct experience in the field volunteers are asked and helped to assist the local population, providing any kind of support, from education to basic human needs.

Resources that cannot be missed in anticipation of travel:

• Share the basic principles of the Onlus and to engage in its mission and work.
• Be interested in international solidarity issues.
• Be open-minded, flexible and able and willing to challenge themselves.
• Have a strong spirit of adaptation, especially to the living conditions that will be encountered.
• Be respectful towards cultural diversity.
• Be motivated, energetic and positive.

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Testimonials

"I've always longed to take part in voluntary work in Africa, and when I was faced with the decision of whether or not to leave, even though I was a bit scared, I didn't hesitate and booked a flight to Addis Ababa. I spent three weeks in the Sisters of Mother Teresa of Calcutta orphanage in Asco, where nearly 200 children aged between 2 and 18 years old lived. Describing my time there is not easy, as words can't fully express what I experienced. Certainly, the greatest satisfaction upon returning home was having so many heartwarming memories of the many smiling children I helped or with whom I simply exchanged a smile. Spending time with them was an unbelievable experience, any kind of activity carried out together was a moment of happiness for everyone. It's hard not to fall in love with their joy and curiosity, and their excitement for just having a marker to draw with really warms your heart. These children really made me think about the true value of life, and when you realize that what you receive is more than what you give, your only thought is when you will be able go back again”.

Elena Marchi - Vicenza (Italy)

“My wife Julie and I went with Strawberry Fields Onlus to Ethiopia in the summer of 2018 to visit the Abune Andreas orphanage in Dire Dawa. What impressed me so much was the strength of these young ladies.
The strength of their faith, the strength of their pursuit of knowledge, and more importantly, the strength of support they have for each other. It was humbling to see young people without a family and without many basic resources have such a love of life and one another.
They were so appreciative of our time and supplies that we brought. One memory I have is when I was walking through a small village where it was clear I was the only one visible that came from another continent. As people came running up to me, I was soon surrounded closely by people talking a language I didn’t understand.
One of the orphan girls realized I was apprehensive". She said, “ You will be fine, hold my hand and walk with me”. If any one is deserving of our time and support, it is these girls”.

ROBERT NAGY - Santa Barbara, CA (USA)

Together with other strawberryfields volunteers I’ve been to Ethiopia three times in the last few years. Each visit was a unique experience and it’s something I’m planning to do many more times in the upcoming years. It’s amazing to see what the help of strawberryfields has done to the girls orphanage in Dire Dawa.
Because of their help the girls get very good education and housing what will help them to get a better future. For the next years I want to remain part of the team of volunteers and help strawberryfields accomplish more projects.

Jonas Bosmans - Bruxelles (Belgio)

Magical. Uplifting. Joyful.
These were the feelings I had when I left the girls orphanage in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia run by the Catholic Church Abune Andreas. Yes an orphanage! These 40 girls ages 10 to 19 were their own happy family and functioned as community in a very organized fashion. Their bonds and connections are tightly bound by their common situation and the consistent mentoring from devoted Emmebeth Mischel and help from Diva‘s nonprofit Strawberry Fields Onlus emphasizing the importance of education and the ripple effect in life.
I believe these young women know they can have a better life, a different life, and they have the choice if they work for it.
The most powerful moment for me was the listening to children sing during mass. I felt the songs of the angels vibrate within me. Please support Strawberry Fields Onlus - an advantage for those who have none

JULIE TAGUCHI - Santa Barbara, CA (USA)

Testimonials

"I've always longed to take part in voluntary work in Africa, and when I was faced with the decision of whether or not to leave, even though I was a bit scared, I didn't hesitate and booked a flight to Addis Ababa. I spent three weeks in the Sisters of Mother Teresa of Calcutta orphanage in Asco, where nearly 200 children aged between 2 and 18 years old lived. Describing my time there is not easy, as words can't fully express what I experienced. Certainly, the greatest satisfaction upon returning home was having so many heartwarming memories of the many smiling children I helped or with whom I simply exchanged a smile. Spending time with them was an unbelievable experience, any kind of activity carried out together was a moment of happiness for everyone. It's hard not to fall in love with their joy and curiosity, and their excitement for just having a marker to draw with really warms your heart. These children really made me think about the true value of life, and when you realize that what you receive is more than what you give, your only thought is when you will be able go back again”.

Elena Marchi - Vicenza (Italy)

“My wife Julie and I went with Strawberry Fields Onlus to Ethiopia in the summer of 2018 to visit the Abune Andreas orphanage in Dire Dawa. What impressed me so much was the strength of these young ladies.
The strength of their faith, the strength of their pursuit of knowledge, and more importantly, the strength of support they have for each other. It was humbling to see young people without a family and without many basic resources have such a love of life and one another.
They were so appreciative of our time and supplies that we brought. One memory I have is when I was walking through a small village where it was clear I was the only one visible that came from another continent. As people came running up to me, I was soon surrounded closely by people talking a language I didn’t understand.
One of the orphan girls realized I was apprehensive". She said, “ You will be fine, hold my hand and walk with me”. If any one is deserving of our time and support, it is these girls”.

ROBERT NAGY - Santa Barbara, CA (USA)

Together with other strawberryfields volunteers I’ve been to Ethiopia three times in the last few years. Each visit was a unique experience and it’s something I’m planning to do many more times in the upcoming years. It’s amazing to see what the help of strawberryfields has done to the girls orphanage in Dire Dawa.
Because of their help the girls get very good education and housing what will help them to get a better future. For the next years I want to remain part of the team of volunteers and help strawberryfields accomplish more projects.

Jonas Bosmans - Bruxelles (Belgio)

Magical. Uplifting. Joyful.
These were the feelings I had when I left the girls orphanage in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia run by the Catholic Church Abune Andreas. Yes an orphanage! These 40 girls ages 10 to 19 were their own happy family and functioned as community in a very organized fashion. Their bonds and connections are tightly bound by their common situation and the consistent mentoring from devoted Emmebeth Mischel and help from Diva‘s nonprofit Strawberry Fields Onlus emphasizing the importance of education and the ripple effect in life.
I believe these young women know they can have a better life, a different life, and they have the choice if they work for it.
The most powerful moment for me was the listening to children sing during mass. I felt the songs of the angels vibrate within me. Please support Strawberry Fields Onlus - an advantage for those who have none

JULIE TAGUCHI - Santa Barbara, CA (USA)

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