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 Includes:

• Travel while in host country
• Housing
• Food
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

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.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-30

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

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.

Experience Mission is a Christian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.