Dates and Duties
Which kind of skills do you need for our teams?
Really, any skill can be useful! The focus and flavor of the team depend on the skills and interests of those who join it. We regularly visit orphanages.
This past summer, our team worked with orphan children – playing with them using puppets and skits, VBS-type activities, and loving them. We have invitations to host pastors' conferences and retreats and women’s retreats. Our September team had a great response teaching in the Bible school and also working with village women teaching needle arts. Medical teams of any sort – doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, etc., are always welcome!
Every Team should have an intercessor join us to pray for us and the effectiveness of our service. Other skills put to good use include: musicians, helping with conferences and retreats, working with deaf children, hosting sports camps, carpenters for renovations / construction and more.
When are the mission trips scheduled?
We usually plan a team(s) for February and /or March and around August-September. We set the agenda and itinerary according to the applicants' interests and talents. Next summer's team will be August 3-17, 2006. Other teams are organized as needed. Please ask specifically about these; we can plan according to your availability. If these dates don't suit you, we can always plan a team just to suit your calendar. The best months for visiting are September to February. The hottest months are April and May, and the rainiest months are June and July. August is still hot and still wet! We recommend planning a minimum of 12 days for travel and visiting.
What should I be aware of when thinking of joining a team?
Partners in Hope has a clear Christian focus. You don’t have to be a Christian to join a team but you will have to participate in Christian activities.
I fear I don’t have a professional skill to offer. What would I do?
Don’t worry!! Whatever skill and interest you have will be put to use on a team. Many times it’s helpful to have people on the team simply as support personnel. These people fill a vital roll in various ways by helping on the spot- taking pictures, running errands, filling in as needed.
