Immersion: Atlanta to Caribbean (6-month Program)
Location: Costa Rica: Bribri, Talamanca; Haiti: Carrefour; Jamaica: Montego Bay; United States: Atlanta
Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Dates: January 5, 2013 to June 28, 2013
Experience Mission
PO Box 719 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 United States
Description
Travel to four countries in six months, experiencing everything from the bustling inner city to the remotest parts of the rainforest. After a week of training and team-building, you'll immediately begin serving in one of South Atlanta's toughest neighborhoods. Then you'll travel to the countries of Haiti, Jamaica and Costa Rica, building authentic relationships and partnering with local leaders to create sustainable change.
Highlights
Consider giving six months and immersing yourself into four unique cultures. You'll wrestle with how to make your faith real and relevant. You'll participate in the joys of daily life, but also take part in relieving the practical needs around you. Be prepared to give tirelessly and expect to be blessed immeasurably by the people you encounter. You'll be in each place long enough for your life and your actions to possibly make an impression.
Qualifications
The January 2013 term is open to team members ages 18-30. We are looking for highly motivated, passionate people who are eager to serve. Also, flexibility and an openness to try new things are important qualities for team members as we live, work, serve and grow alongside one another. Team members should be interested in growing spiritually and developing their leadership skills.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
The cost for the 2013 January Semester is USD8,800. Participants are encouraged to find creative ways to fundraise.
Cost Include Description:
The cost includes all travel, lodging, food and program materials once you arrive in Atlanta. You will be required to arrange your own transportation to and from Atlanta at the start and end of the trip. Additional expenses include all immunizations and costs involved in gathering the necessary gear and equipment on the Immersion packing list. Plan to spend an additional USD300-USD600 for these items.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Building Maintenance
- Building/construction Projects
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Culture
- Digging
- Homelessness
- Housing
- Orphans
- Religious Instructor
- Street Kids
- Teaching
- Volunteering
- Youth
- Youth Development
- Youth Ministry
Age Range
18-30This Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant.
Application Process Involves
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
Experience Mission's Mission Statement
When we look around us, it's easy to see that things are not as they should be. There is a growing disparity of wealth and resources, relationships are being divided across cultural and racial structures, people are yearning for change... At Experience Mission we believe that our job as Christians is to be people of hope in the midst of hopelessness. We seek to live out this message of hope by empowering local communities, raising up leaders to develop and refine their community visions, and mobilizing volunteers to come and experience this powerful change taking place. We believe that hope is the driving force behind healthy change. Come join us in spreading this life giving hope that God promises.
