VOICE Trips

VOICE = Volunteer Opportunities In Camp Experiences

Be an encouragement, take a trip to assist in camp development.

Testimony of one who went on a short-term missions trip: Consider

Virginia work team visits Mexico (2006)

Before you pack your bags, you must:

Obtain contingent acceptance based on completion of on-line assessments and surveys. Submit registration fee at this time.
Sign (and have notarized) a release form and mail to Camps International.
Minors must also have forms signed by parent/legal guardian.
This form must be properly filled out and be on file at Camps International.
On-line Waiver
Have Hepatitis A vaccination and any other immunizations recommended for the area.
Have a current/valid passport. (Additionally, if under 18 and not traveling with both legal guardians, bring a notarized letter from guardian(s) stating permission to visit the country.)
Make timely deposits of funds and donations to cover supplies, building materials, housing and food, projects and trip costs.
Have some type of health insurance coverage for traveling to the country.

In planning your trip please consider:

Put in writing your defined purpose for making the trip.
The recommended age is eighteen or older due to the rigorous pace and diversity frequently encountered during the trip.
For work teams: physical ability to work in an unfamiliar environment such as a different elevation, different level of humidity and/or rugged terrain.
The work at a campsite requires stamina.
Take time to prepare a polished three-minute testimony in writing that centers on the change Christ made in your life.
Have it translated and memorize it in the target language.
Determine what projects you intend to tackle. Plan and prepare necessary elements so you will finish the intended tasks. Project ideas.
Determine a follow up plan: How will you communicate your trip to others? What continuing projects will you undertake?

A trip of this magnitude is a major investment. Count the costs.

$13-$17/day/person for meals and snacks. Your budget can be negotiable. Expect increased appetites. The cost of gas for getting food and supplies to a site may be significant. (Lack of normal refrigeration at a site may necessitates frequent shopping trips.)
Funds to accomplish the projects you have chosen.
Funds to cover supplies, building materials, housing and food.
Funds for hotel during nights not spent at the campsite.
Gas money and spending money for a sightseeing excursion.
Transportation costs between countries.

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