Down and Dromore 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