Am CorpsAfrica volunteer and here are somethings you should know You're gonna serve in rural community for 10 months there might not be electricity,water and basic infrastructure also make your self ready to lead a whole project by your self only. And there are also benefits like you can go to other African countries as an Exchanges volunteer, you'll get 30000 birr as monthly stipend, sometimes they'll contact you to other NGOs and some other benefits.