Experience Mission

Provide Ecumenical Accompaniment in the Palestinian Territories

Dates: 3-month placement
Cost: Covered by The Presbyterian Church in Canada

Presbyterian World Service and Development and International Ministries are seeking persons willing to take part in the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).

The EAPPI mission is to accompany Palestinians and Israelis in their non-violent actions and concerted advocacy efforts to end the occupation. Participants of EAPPI monitor and report violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, offer protection through non-violent presence, engage in public policy advocacy and stand in solidarity with the churches and all those struggling against the occupation.

EAPPI accompaniers should be:

• 25 years of age or older
• Knowledgeable of and/or interested in the Middle East region and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
• Committed to continue advocacy work upon return to home country including participation in public speaking

For more details about the program check out www.eappi.org. Interested persons are invited to send a letter along with their resume to:

Margaret Zondo
Program Administrator
International Ministries
mzondo@presbyterian.ca

Please note that the application deadline for this trip is ongoing.

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Teach English in China

Dates: July of each year
Deadline: October 31 of the previous year
Cost: To be determined

The Amity Summer English Programme (SEP) offers oral English training for Chinese Middle School teachers from small cities and rural areas. This program gives volunteers an opportunity both to teach and to learn in a 4-week intensive English program in a variety of locations in China. For more information on the program please go to www.amityfoundation.org.

If you are interested in applying for the Amity SEP for 2011, a letter of interest and resume must be received by October 31, 2010.

Please send to:

Margaret Zondo
Program Administrator
International Ministries
mzondo@presbyterian.ca

Please note that the application deadline for this trip is ongoing.

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Mistawasis, Saskatchewan

Dates: July 1-9*, 2011
Deadline: March 15, 2011
Cost: $800
Ages: 18 – 30

Help lead a Vacation Bible School on the Mistawasis reserve in Saskatchewan, the only reserve in Canada with an active Presbyterian congregation! Be a part of the Healing and Reconciliation ministry of The Presbyterian Church in Canada by bringing an exciting week long summer day camp to the youth on the reserve. You will:

• Travel to Mistawasis with a group of Presbyterian youth
• Work together as a team to organize the Vacation Bible School (VBS)
• Help lead the Vacation Bible School (crafts, games, music and more!)
• Build relationships with the people of Mistawasis

If you have an open mind, a team spirit, a faithful and loving heart, an interest in learning about First Nations in Canada and a call to serve in mission, this trip is for you.

*Dates are approximate and are subject to change

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World Council of Churches (WCC) Stewards Program - Geneva, Switzerland

Dates: February 8 – 24, 2011
Deadline: September 30, 2010
Cost: If accepted, costs are subsidized through the WCC and the PCC
Ages: 18 – 30

Work together with youth from around the world to make these international meetings a success.

• Participate in an ecumenical leadership training seminar
• Help the conference run smoothly by working in areas of worship, press office, and sound
• Meet with Christian youth from around the world

If you are patient, have the ability and desire to work with people from other cultures and countries, are willing to work in a team, this experience is for you!

Please submit applications to:

Youth in Mission
c/o Lindsey Hepburn-Aley
50 Wynford Dr.
Toronto, Ontario
M3C 1J7

yim@presbyterian.ca,
1-800-619-7301 ext. 259

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World Council of Churches (WCC) Stewards Program - Kingston, Jamaica

Dates: May 12 – 26, 2011
Deadline: November 30, 2010
Cost: If accepted, costs are subsidized through the WCC and the PCC
Ages: 18 – 30

The International Ecumenical Peace Convocation will meet in Kingston, Jamaica to celebrate its achievements in the Decade to Overcome Violence, which began in 2001. This conference will encourage churches to renew their commitment to peace and nonviolence.

• Participate in ecumenical leadership training seminar
• Work together with youth from around the world to assist in the smooth running of this event
• Meet people from around the world engaged with the ecumenical movement

If you are patient, have the ability and desire to work with people from other cultures and countries, are willing to work in a team, this experience is for you!

Please submit applications to:

Youth in Mission
c/o Lindsey Hepburn-Aley
50 Wynford Dr.
Toronto, Ontario
M3C 1J7

yim@presbyterian.ca,
1-800-619-7301 ext. 259

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I Love Taiwan!

Dates: July 2011*
Deadline: March 15, 2011
Cost: $2500
Ages: 18 – 30

Participants from around the world will come together in Taiwan for two weeks of mission work at local churches of The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. Participants will:

• Teach English to children in a day camp setting
• Meet young Christians from around the world
• Discover the culture and heritage of Taiwan

If you have an open mind, a team spirit, a faithful and a loving heart, an interest in working with children, language skills in Mandarin or Taiwanese (though not required!), an interest in Taiwan and a call to serve in mission, this trip is for you.

*2 weeks, exact dates to be determined

Download the application form

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Nicaragua

Dates: May 3-17, 2011*
Deadline: January 15, 2011
Cost: $2000
Ages: 18 – 30

Experience and participate in ministries working to break cycles of rural and urban poverty in one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. Don’t miss the chance to learn, serve and share with the people of Nicaragua. Accompany Presbyterian Church in Canada partners as they assist marginalized people by:

• Teaching farmers new gardening techniques for better crop growth and nutrition
• Helping young boys and girls avoid and recover from sexual abuse
• Empowering people to improve their quality of life and relationships

If you have an open mind, a team spirit, a faithful and a loving heart, an interest in global awareness and a call to serve in mission, this trip is for you.

*Dates are approximate and are subject to change

Download the application form

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Northern or Southern Malawi

Dates: Flexible, 2 weeks
Cost: $4000
Share in the mission and ministry work being done in partnership with the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian through Presbyterians Sharing and PWS&D. Learn about the deep historical Presbyterian roots in Malawi. Experience community health, income generation activities, and agriculture programs. Participate in mission through home and hospital visits as well as work with orphans. Walk with our partners in mission and ministry in Malawi.

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Eastern Europe

Dates: Flexible, 10 days – 2 weeks
Cost: $2500

Visit the missions of the Hungarian Reformed Church and learn about refugee ministry, ministry in gypsy communities, and capacity building in organic agriculture. Experience the challenge and opportunities of effective ministry with our mission staff in these countries.

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Ghana

Dates: Flexible, 2 weeks
Cost: $3500 - $4000

Share in the mission and ministry work being done in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana through Presbyterians Sharing and PWS&D. Learn about the deep historical Presbyterian roots in Ghana and discover their mission and ministry work, including hospitals, schools, churches, mission outreaches, agriculture programs and income generation activities. Travel to the north and discover the exciting work being done with people with disabilities with the support of PWS&D. Walk with our partners in mission and ministry in Ghana.

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Guatemala

Dates: July, 2 weeks
Cost: $2500

Take a journey to the land of contrasts and learn how our partners are rebuilding their communities after a civil war, through holistic approaches to community and spiritual development. Learn how education, micro credit, agricultural capacity, and pastoral training are combating poverty in Guatemala.

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Peace River, Alberta

Dates: August, 3 weeks
Cost: $400 plus transportation costs

The Presbytery of Peace River in northern Alberta includes urban, rural, Korean and ecumenical congregations. Leadership with children is an important need for the communities that these congregations serve. Help with a day camp for children, worship, and any needed work projects.

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Winnipeg Inner City Mission (WICM), Winnipeg, Manitoba

Dates: Flexible, 1 week
Cost: $300 plus airfare

Contribute to the ongoing work of our Canadian mission staff at Flora House and The Anishinabe Fellowship Centre. Learn about native spirituality and the need for healing and reconciliation. Help with the food bank, clothing bank, and necessary renovations. Also opportunities to help with Sunday worship, and the summer day camp program.

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Mistawasis First Nations Reserve, Saskatchewan

Dates: July or August, 7-10 days
Cost: $300 plus airfare

Contribute to the healing and reconciliation journey of our church by volunteering your time to minister at a Vacation Bible School on this First Nations Reserve in Saskatchewan - the only reserve in Canada that has a Presbyterian Church on it.

Download the application form

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Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Dates: July or August, 1-2weeks
Cost: $300 plus airfare

Help out with a day camp for children, visit people who cannot leave their homes, and learn from doing work projects and visiting Presbyterian churches in these communities.

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