Community Outreach and Development Intern

Trip Details:

Sender:	Christ For the City International
Title:	Community Outreach and Development Intern
Description:	In the jungles outside the city of Cochabamba live the Yuquis, an impoverished, undeveloped indigenous people in need of basic resources, educational opportunities, and, most importantly, the gospel. Christ For the City (CFCI) missionaries Miguel and Coral Flores and their team regularly make the trek through the jungle and across the river to reach Yuqui land. They serve the Yuquis through ministry and teaching, medical care, skills training, and community development efforts. The CFCI team looks for opportunities to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of this marginalized people. Come join the team in reaching out to the Yuquis. If you have professional skills or ministry experience with children and families, you have much to offer these people. Your choice to give up a few months of your life to spend loving and teaching them will impact their lives forever.
Dates:	Customizable
Length of Trip:	1 month to 1 year
Country:	Bolivia
Region:	South America

Team Description: (how many people can come)	Individual Trip
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Requirements: (age, abilities, qualifications)	Education and training needed depends on the types of activities you would like to participate in. Medical training, professional skills, construction experience, public health training, and various types of ministry experience or work with children are all useful. Some Spanish skill is needed. Depending upon length of stay, some language school may be recommended. Applicants should be Christians who are able to profess agreement with Christ For the City's Statement of Faith. Applicants must also be at least 18 years old/or a high school graduate.
Cost: (travel expenses, room & board...)	$600-$650 monthly. You will be responsible for raising funds and airfare for your trip. Your funds will cover your room and board with a local host family and travel to and from your ministry site. Spanish classes or tutor requires extra funds.