Namibia itself is a safe country, it's the second least densely populated country in the world and has a number of national parks with a variety of wildlife. One of my goals while there is to ride a cheetah.
One thing you may not have guessed about volunteering abroad is that it's expensive. WorldTeach provides a lot in terms of service (Flight, insurance, etc.) but there is a program cost. I'd really appreciate any amount to help get this paid for, whether it's $10 or $100 your contribution would be very much appreciated. To do so, go to www.worldteach.org and click on Donate Now and designate Jason Usher and Namibia Year 2012 Program as the recipient and program. To those of you in the New England area, I may throw a going away party/fundraiser sometime before Christmas, so look forward to that!
I definitely have a lot to do before leaving, including tons of forms and shots to get. As far as specifics, I will find out my placement within a few weeks of departure. The first three to four weeks in Namibia is spent doing orientation in the capital Windhoek. This includes TEFL training, learning to get around in a developing country among other things. I really can't wait to do this and appreciate all of your moral/financial support!
Jason
