Children-at-Risk Worker	Uruguay \| South America

Job Summary:

Ministry to children and their families, who because of growing poverty and a deteriorating family structure, are in danger of slipping into lifestyles of drug addiction and crime.

Responsibilities:

Initially, help with established ministries who are working with these children, helping meet their physical, educational, social, and above all, spiritual needs. The worker should be flexible to fit in wherever needed; possible activities might include tutoring in after-school classes, offering special recreation opportunities, evangelistic story telling, mime, and puppet ministry. The need is great and there is room for much creativity. Work with families to help develop a safe home environment.

Requirements:

Obviously, a love for children and a heart for this special kind of ministry are fundamental. Other character traits which are important: great patience; perseverance in spite of failures; attitude of a learner, to learn from other workers and to learn from the children; great flexibility. It would be helpful to have experience in a similar ministry in the US. Should be able to work with those from different backgrounds. Spanish speaking.

Uruguay Info

Details:

Date Posted:	Jan 11, 2010
Minimum Stay:	2 years
Maximum Stay:	Lifetime
Supervisor:	Bob Johns

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