Oak Life Caregivers
As School of Orphan Care graduates, our caregivers are prepared to serve orphanages as house parents, directors, administrators and more. Each carries a passion to see God touch the lives of children in alternative care.
Caregiver Profiles
Jessie Erb
Oak Life Caregiver
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Children’s Home:Selamta Family Project
Position: TBD
Jada Newell
Oak Life Caregiver
Location: Chapala, Mexico
Children’s Home:Love in Action Children’s Home
Position: Caregiver Support
Ysabel Rodriguez
Oak Life Caregiver
Location: Chapala, Mexico
Children’s Home:Love in Action Children’s Home
Position: Teenager mentor; donor relations manager
About our Caregivers
Oak Life Caregivers are a dedicated group of orphanage workers. They go where the need is greatest, and faithfully follow the Lord's calling on their lives. They are the front-line team in a child's story, and are prepared to help children in alternative care overcome their histories.
Each Caregiver has earned their Orphan Care Certificate with Oak Life, and are a part of our family. They are in agreement with our statement of faith, and stay connected with our support team.
We believe this group of incredible people is going to change the world of orphan care for the better.
FAQS
How are Oak Life Caregivers paid?
Caregivers are supported through Oak Life by generous donors, churches, and partner organizations. Each Caregiver actively participates in raising their own support by sharing their story and connecting with potential donors through their personal Caregiver profile page. Donations designated for a specific Caregiver are received and managed by Oak Life and are distributed to support that Caregiver’s ministry expenses on a monthly basis, in accordance with Oak Life’s discretion and donor intent.
What are the requirements to become a Caregiver?
Candidates must have successfully completed the Orphan Care Certification program.
In addition, Caregivers must sign a statement of faith and code of conduct, and attend an annual trauma-care training with Oak Life or other qualified organization.
What are the benefits to becoming a Caregiver?
Our Caregivers receive a unique education not offered anywhere else. In addition to this preparation, Oak Life offers its Caregivers the following:
- Dedicated support staff member for monthly debriefing
- Personal profile page for fundraising and updates
- Donors receive a charitable donation receipt for tax deduction
- Access to Oak Life’s educational materials and conferences for further education
- Transition support, including finding the right orphanage, developing a mission, budgeting and long-term planning.
What are the job opportunities for a Caregiver?
Our Caregivers can serve anywhere in the world!
Upon graduating from the Orphan Care Certification program, Oak Life works alongside Caregivers to find a suitable orphanage in which to volunteer, in the country of the Caregiver’s choice.
