WAIT is now accepting applications for the:

WAIT Trainer Year of Service

To download an application, click here

Detailed Program Description

Seven people have just completed the first WAIT Year of Service.  In that time, they have done:

--Over 200 presentations and performances
--Taught abstinence to many thousands of youth to save them from AIDS
--Visited 18 states and 9 countries.
--Raised funds for projects and programs undertaken
--Learned administrative skills: bookkeeping, correspondence, desktop publishing
--Developed music videos, powerpoints, e-newsletters, websites
--Partnered with other organizations gaining knowledge and experience
--Served in agricultural, humanitarian and religious settings
--Reported daily to their own families
--Prepared for faithful marital partnerships

Overview

The Washington AIDS International Teens Year-of-Service is a year of…

1. Teaching HIV/AIDS prevention
2. Using performing and other creative arts
3. Traveling and training new teams
4. Developing oneself
5. Deepening one’s heart
6. Preparing for successful family life
7. Transforming the culture
8. Fundraising and financial management
9. Learn career skills

Requirements:

1. Have finished high school
2. Total commitment to abstinence and faithful marriage
3. Compassion for others
4. “Out of the box” thinking

Interested?  Print out and fax an application to the WAIT HQ: 301-577-1094

 

FAQS:

What are the start and finish dates?
     Each participant can choose these himself or herself.  Generally, we’ll start in August, end in July. 

What are the financial obligations?
Participants must cover transportation to and from the YOS for personal travel.  Also, health costs must be covered by participant or family.  Additional donations from the family are gratefully accepted, but not mandatory.

What kinds of work will be done?

1. Learning scientific and statistical information about HIV and AIDS, teaching it,
2. Developing artistic skills for messaging. 
3. Also cleaning, cooking, shopping and care of computers, sound systems, etc.
4. Fundraising, bookkeeping, computer work.
5. Service to other organizations and individuals.

What are the rules?

1. No destructive behavior or speech to self or others
2. Live the message we teach
3. Honor one’s family and report daily
4. Respect all spiritual traditions

For more information, ,here is a more detailed program description

If you have questions, call Kate Tsubata: 301-257-4243.

To download an application, click here

Should you believe this is a viable option for an eligible young person, please send your letter of introduction to:

Kate Tsubata

WAIT

7752 Decatur Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784

Fax: 301-577-1094

Email: katetsubata@yahoo.com