Mission team opportunities for young people
The diocese is offering three short term mission opportunities for young people this summer 2011 in Albany, Argentina and Uganda.
Albany Team with DDYC
Dates: Friday 8th - Tuesday 26th July 2011.
Who for: Applicants aged 16-25 keen to gain experience in leadership with children and young people.Cost: £750, which includes all travel, food, accommodation, insurance and 2 days sight-seeing in New York. Doing: Working in a Children's camp with 8-13 year olds.
Team:
It is intended to take a team of around 10 people.
Apply: Forms available from andrew@downanddromore.org with a closing date of 28th Jan 2011.
Northern Argentina Team with SAMS
Dates: Approximately 8th -21st August 2011. Dates will be confirmed in January.
Who for: Over 18’s. Some knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage
Cost:
£1650 which may be reduced depending on travel costs
Doing:
Visiting churches and indigenous communities, faith sharing, children’s work and some practical projects.
Team:
It is intended to take a team of around 8 people.
Apply: Forms available from andrew@downanddromore.org with a closing date of 28th Jan 2011.
Uganda Team with Waakisa Ministries
Dates: Mid to late August 2011
Who for: Over 18’s willing to meet Ugandans, do some basic teaching (particularly to young people) and share their faith
Cost:
Approx. £1200
Doing:
Health Education - travelling to rural villages to resource and teach on threats faced through AIDS, malaria and so on. Sharing faith stories.
Team Size:
Around 8 people
Apply: Forms available from Sharon Hamil shababes@gmail.com