CRWM Service & Learning Team Assistant


Opportunity Title: Service and Learning Team Assistant

Location:  Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Number of Positions: 1

CRCNA Ministry:  CRWM in partnership with the CRC - DR

Number of Positions:  1

Expected Length of Service:  Two weeks to one month 

Dates Opportunity is Available:  open

Purpose: Assist the CRWM Service & Learning coordinator with multiple teams and projects, to guarantee a well-rounded and successful experience and project.

Specific Responsibilities:

  1. Work with CRWM and the CRC-DR’s construction and Service and Learning (S&L) program to assist with general construction of church projects in various parts of the country; work with national workers and Service and Learning Teams.
  2. Communicate with CRWM’s supporting churches and individuals through regular letters and e-mails.
  3. Plan for and host visitors from the CRCNA as well as other churches
  4. Be willing to share your Christian faith with others
  5. Build relationships with the community by staying open and flexible to the culture around you
  6. Live and worship with the community during the project
  7. Complete recommended reading, and attend orientation before departure to the country.

Qualifications:

  1. Mature Christian committed to serving Jesus Christ
  2. Some experience in construction; project management or team scheduling experience helpful
  3. Should have at least minimal Spanish ability
  4. Ability to do physical work in a tropical climate
  5. Willingness to follow the community’s leadership in the project
  6. Good oral and written communications skills, as well as reporting, planning and organizational skills.
  7. Compassionate and respectful of other cultures
  8. Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision in ambiguous situations.
  9. Flexible, adaptable and able to view life with a sense of humor. 

Benefits:

  1. Growth in your faith and relationship with God.
  2. A chance to learn from, serve and be served by a different culture.
  3. The opportunity to share your Christian faith with others who may not know the Gospel
  4. Serve as an encouragement to Christians in the Dominican Republic
  5. Apply your current gifts and talents and discover some new ones
  6. Develop a personal perspective on poverty, missions and/or development work
  7. Gain personal satisfaction by seeing first-hand how your prayers and contributions to CRWM have impacted communities in the Dominican Republic
  8. Assist in educating and raising awareness within North America about the social/political situation in the DR.
  9. Expenses directly related to this volunteer opportunity are tax-deductible.

Support Services Provided: ServiceLink and CRWM agree to provide:
- orientation materials as well as ongoing logistics and support to meet the needs of the volunteers, local community, and CRWM’s country staff;
- consultation and/or visits by missionary staff when available; 
- opportunity to help volunteers link their individual/church’s mission and vision to work being done;
- recognition in CRWM’s various communications to supporters. 

Requirements of the volunteer:

  1. Complete and submit a CRWM volunteer application form;
  2. Ability to pass a background check
  3. Raise prayer and financial support by inviting individuals, businesses and /or churches to give to this opportunity
  4. Attend an orientation session in either Burlington, ON or Grand Rapids, MI.
  5. Adhere to CRCNA Standards of Conduct.

Financial Obligations of the Volunteer::  please note that costs are estimated and listed in US funds.  IIf one total, give description of what's included in that cost then plus AIRFARE & related travel expenses (vaccinations, insurance) etc.
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Travel to country - $550
Vaccinations and prescription medication
Medical and travel insurance
Food -  $500/month
Lodging - $700/month
In country transportation
Airport fees - $125
Visa
Administrattive fee
TOTAL Estimated funds needed - $2000-$2500 (Approx)
 
Additional Costs – depending on each individual
Passport  (must be valid for at least 6 months beyond date of return flight)
Communication (i.e. cell phone, internet) 
Tourist trip - if so desired

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer opportunity, please complete a World Missions Volunteer Application Form and submit it to Lisa Sochacki (lsochacki@crcna.org).

For more information on this or any other opportunity, please email us at volunteer@crcna.org.

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