Thank you for your interest in the Medical Outreach job number
91949 in Macedonia.
Additional information on this opportunity has been provided below.
Medical Outreach - #91949
(Medical Ministry • Prayer Walking • Comm Outreach/Dev & Min)
Location
Macedonia
Description
Come help a national missionary/evangelist open doors in new villages as well as expand existing work using your medical knowledge and experience. Physicians, nurses, dentists and eye doctors are needed to minister to the people of the Balkans. You will be asked to bring a supply of predetermined meds as well as other items (including pain relief, antibiotics, vitamins, etc.), eyeglasses, simple examination tools, and a love of Christ to share with those in physical and spiritual need.
How this job relates to field
strategy
Core Priorities are: 1) Prayer and Advocacy, 2) Abundant Gospel Sowing, 3) Indigenous Church Planting, 4) Mobilization, 5) Leadership Training and Discipleship
Other possibilities for your team: Prayerwalking, Leadership Training, English Language Training, Construction, Humanitarian Aid, Researcher, Medical Outreach, Agricultural Business, Community Clean-Up, Drama, Media, Music, Vision/exploratory.
Dates
Any 6 days between Sep. 1, 2009 and Apr. 30, 2010
Specific Date Instructions
Optimal time in country is 7-10 days.
Team Description
Personnel Type (individual/team)
Team
Number of Teams
3*
Number on each team
6
Total Number needed
18
Is team size flexible?
Y
Minimum/Maximum team size
Eight is the maximum while six is optimal and most manageable given vehicular constraints.
Are children under 15 permitted?
Y
If Yes, what is the minimum age?
15
Costs
Total on field cost PER PERSON
$515 + airfare
Total on field cost PER TEAM
$0
Additional Team Cost Description: More than 8 is welcome; however, a vehicle must be rented increasing cost by $20 per person/day.
Instructions for collecting field costs: Detailed accountability is the standard. Two options for in-country field costs: 1) Cash funds delivered to the Balkans Team upon arrival to handle payment for team costs. 2) Balkans Team can assist US Team treasurer.
Health Considerations
Health conditions that could prevent a volunteer from
accepting this assignment
Those with debilitating diseases and the infirmed are not recommended for this volunteer trip due to the possible strenuous nature of the request.
Factors that could influence the volunteer's ability to do
this job
The terrain in the Balkans is mountainous and may well include a good bit of walking. Appropriate walking shoes and attire are suggested.
Travelers can check the latest health information with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. A website at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm gives the most recent health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries.
Health care facilities available
Basic health care facilities are available. Emergency care is available locally or through medical evacuation to Germany or Hungary.
Travel, Location and Culture
Geographic Settings
The terrain may be mountainous and some villages may be remote while other activities may be done in small towns. The population segment of the towns and villages where activities will be done is predominately Muslim.
For details begin with: State Department Background Notes www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn
Available Housing
Housing is available in hotels and in other pre-arranged locations.
Mode of in-country travel
Type of Entry Visa Required
90 days no visa requ
Airport of Arrival
Skopje Macedonia
Final Destination Airport
Skopje Macedonia
Additional information
BUDGET Typical total expenses are about $110 per in-country day per US team member. This includes usual lodging, food, in-country transportation, and local support. Some items may incur extra expense. These include additional nights in the capital city, upgrade in accommodations, and the requirement of extra payments as larger teams require additional transportation costs.
Prices and costs do not include transportation to and from the field.
We are experiencing a major change in the exchange rate of US dollars to local currency. Be prepared that it could impact your team?s expenses.
Volunteer preparation should include:
Jerry Rankin Basic Training for Mission Teams
Dan R. Crawford Prayer Walking: Journey of Faith
Randy Sprinkle Follow Me: Becoming a Lifestyle Prayerwalker
HISTORIC TOURS -- In addition to scheduled ministry days, you can extend your time here to tour historical sites of Philippi, Athens, Corinth, etc. depending on your route/flight schedule.
If you would like to enlist a team and serve as the Team Leader for Job Number 91949, please complete a short Team Leader Information Form, which will be sent to the Field Contact for this job. He/She will contact you with more information. Please be patient while the field considers your request.
*If more than 1 team is needed for this job, please indicate how many teams you wish to lead.
