Opportunity Title: God’s Grace in Hard Places
Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
CRCNA Ministry Involved: CRWM
CRCNA Partner: Estragegia de Transformación
Number of Positions: open
Expected Length of Service: one month or more
Dates Opportunity is Available: ongoing
Purpose: Estragegia de Transformación (Strategy of Transformation) is a ministry that exists to equip the church in Latin America to effectively reach high-risk youth and their families in hard places.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Education: School setting, day care centers, after school programs;
2. Community Development: Life-skills programs, Arts and Media, Sustainability Projects;
3. Children’s Ministry: Feeding programs, holistic outreach, christian schools;
4. Street Gangs (Contact us for details on the current situation);
5. Street Youth: Evangelistic outreach, Rehabilitation, Life-skills projects, mentoring and discipleship programs;
6. Prostitution/Sexual Exploitation;
7. HIV/Aids;
8. Special Needs Children;
9. Orphanages;
10. Victims of domestic violence (mainly women and children): Justice, Awareness and Rescue program;
11. Church setting (focus on worship, outreach and local ministries).
Qualifications:
1. Must have at least an intermediate level of conversational Spanish ability. Native Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply;
2. Mature Christian aged 18 or older, committed to serving Jesus Christ;
3. Skill in art, music, or dance is helpful;
4. Flexible, adaptable and able to view life with a sense of humor.
Benefits:
1. Growth in your faith and relationship with God;
2. An opportunity to foster new attitudes, perceptions and relationships;
3. A chance to learn from, serve and be served by a different culture;
4. The opportunity to share your Christian faith with others who may not know the Gospel;
5. Serve as an encouragement to Christians in Guatemala;
6. Apply your current gifts and talents and discover some new ones;
7. Develop a personal perspective on missions and learn more about the work of CRWM missionaries and their partners;
8. Gain personal satisfaction by seeing first-hand how your prayers and contributions to CRWM impact communities in Guatemala;
9. Expenses directly related to this volunteer opportunity are tax-deductible.
Support Services Provided: ServiceLink and CRWM agree to provide:
- Orientation materials.
- Ongoing logistical support.
- Support and assistance with fund-raising, if desired.
- The support of CRWM field staff and partners while on the field.
Requirements of the volunteer:
1. Complete and submit a CRWM volunteer application form;
2. Provide a current (within 2 years) criminal background check: including a vulnerable sector search.
3. Raise prayer and financial support by inviting churches and individuals to give to this opportunity.
4. Attend an orientation session in the Home Office (when possible, or by phone).
5. Adhere to 'CRCNA Standards of Conduct', 'CRCNA Crisis Management Policy' and any other applicable policies and/or procedures.
Financial Obligations of the Volunteer: Approximately $3000 US
Additional Costs – depending on each individual
• Passport
• Vaccinations and required prescription medication
• Medical and Travel insurance
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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