Health Care Team Dom Rep 2019 Feb 16-24
Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic
Location: Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic
Opportunity Type: Health Care
Dates: February 16 - 24, 2019
Our Dominican Republic Health Care Trip is an opportunity for you to join us in the missionaries in DR in ministry. We will be using medicine as a means for ministry to communities in the DR. We are looking for medical professionals and others interested in joining us as support roles to help with the various functions of the clinics. We will typically have one clinic per day in different villages. The people of the DR are very open to the Gospel. We will follow the model that Jesus gave us of meeting people’s physical needs and sharing with them their Spiritual need. Watch this video from a past trips to get an idea of what will happen on these health care trips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzMoIXG6Aho
Health Care Teams have a great impact on the communities they serve. Medicine is used as a means to ministry. People come from all around the clinic site to get medical and dental attention they need. Each of them is also given the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Details
Travel
You fly into Santo Domingo Las Americas, about a 2 hour flight from Atlanta or Miami. Then just a 1 hour ride by bus to the camp. A $10 tourist card fee is paid at the airport for every person arriving… good for one month. You will pay this yourself upon entry to the DR.
Visa
A $10 tourist card fee is paid at the airport for every person arriving… good for one month. You will pay this yourself upon entry to the DR.
Food
Meals are included in the price of the trip. The food may be different from what you are used to. However, they will be filling and nutritious. It is all part of the cross cultural experience…..
Housing
Camp dormitories with twin size mattresses (bunk beds). You'll need your own sheets.
Transportation
Ministry bus (A/C)
What To Bring
LUGGAGE - Check with airline for number of pieces allowed. Tag and clearly mark each piece. One carry-on piece & one personal item. Don’t take more than you can carry. Keep in mind the items now restricted for carry-on. http://www.tsa.gov/ Outfits as necessary. Scrubs are completely acceptable on clinic day. Modest shorts and t-shirts are also acceptable on clinic days and for sightseeing day. Collared shirts for church services are expected. PACK LIGHT: Do not carry too much Small notebook/pen, Bible Names and addresses Camera Small flashlight Necessary Medicine Toiletries Washcloth, hand towel and bath towels Set of twin flat bed sheets Plastic bags for dirty clothes, etc. Facial Tissues Small pocketknife (not carry-on) Personal drink container with lid Snacks: Granola bars, breakfast bars, trail mix, etc. Money belt or pouch Anti-bacterial towelettes or liquid in plastic bottle Comfortable shoes & Flip-flops for shower Light weight jacket Sunscreen (highest SPF) Hat (for sun protection) & Rain wear Long sleeve shirt – evenings can be cool Undergarments and socks Swim wear *Men: Shirt (nice shorts and polo shirt for services) Shaving supplies *Ladies: Dress or skirt/blouse (for services) Cosmetics: (Put in plastic bags. No aerosol cans.) No short-shorts, tank tops or tight clothing One piece bathing suit/Cover up Here are some things also to take with you that weigh nothing and are very useful. You will be glad you brought them: - A sense of humor when you get uptight over situations and people - A teachable attitude toward those you are working with - A desire to learn from God, missionaries and nationals - A flexible spirit when things don't go as planned - A willing heart to do whatever you are asked to do
What To Wear
Scrubs are completely acceptable on clinic day. Modest shorts and t-shirts are also acceptable on clinic days and for sightseeing day. Collared shirts for church services are expected.
Qualifications
We need people with medical experience to join this team, nurses, doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, pharmacists, etc. However, we also need people with no medical background to assist the team. Anyone with a willing heart can be a part of this team.
Finances
Cost
$562.35
About the Finances
Trip cost covers: food, lodging, in-country transportation, background check and travel insurance plus $100.00 for medical supplies for the trip. $50 host cost