Poland Work Trip - Building Projects
Zgierz, Poland
Location: Zgierz, Poland
Opportunity Type: Launch ShortTerm Missionary
Dates: September 1, 2024 - November 25, 2026
Word of Life Poland is blessed with a beautiful property and about 7.5 acres of land to use for God's glory! Our ministry is rapidly expanding, and it is all we can do to keep up with it! In the next few years, we will need work teams and several individuals to help with roofing, maintenance, landscaping, and other construction projects. *Contact us if you are interested and would like more information about when to plan a Work Trip to Poland! Dates are flexible!*
Our main ministry goals are to reach Polish youth with the Gospel and to disciple and train them to serve in the local church as well as reach others with the Gospel of Christ. We try to create a unique community which strives together toward these goals. It takes a creative and talented group of staff and interns to make it all happen and we rejoice together as we see God working in peoples' lives. WOL Poland is truly a place where you can develop your talents and gain experience in Christian ministry as you serve alongside of our team.
Details
Travel
Our staff will pick you up from WAW - Warsaw Chopin Airport in Warsaw, Poland which is located just over an hour away from our property. Volunteers may choose to self-pay to cover flight costs or they may raise additional support to cover these costs.
Visa
In Poland it is not necessary to obtain a visa for visits to Poland that are less than 90 days. Only a valid US Passport is needed (Valid 3 months after the date of your return). Volunteers who plan to stay in Poland for longer than 90 days will need to apply for a Temporary Residency Permit after arrival in Poland.
Food
Lunch is provided Monday-Friday by our kitchen staff. You will have access to a shared, community kitchen to prepare all other meals.
Housing
Volunteers will stay in high-quality dormitory-style housing on the Word of Life Poland property with Wi-Fi and heating. We also have apartment-style housing with a private bathroom available on property for married couples or individuals who desire more privacy, depending on current room availability and ministry needs.
Transportation
WOL will provide transportation to/from the airport, to the grocery store, and to church. Only WOL full-time staff may operate WOL vehicles, but volunteers may get an International Driver’s Permit (https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html) and rent a vehicle in Poland if they would like. Poland’s public transportation system is very adequate, however, with buses and trams which are convenient to use for any personal travel needs as well.
What To Bring
Bring adequate clothing appropriate for the season! (Winter can reach lows of 0°- 5°F and summer can reach highs of around 85°- 90°F.) Other items you should bring: Any medicines used on a regular basis, an unlocked phone (we can get a SIM card fairly cheaply for your stay here), headphones which connect to your phone for English translation during church services, US--> EU plug adapter What not to bring: You do not need to bring a towel or bedding. We are located only 10 minutes away (by car) from the center of Zgierz, where you can also buy most of the things mentioned above and other things such as personal hygiene items if needed. (We are about a 25 minute drive away from an even larger city, Lódz.)
What To Wear
We ask our staff and volunteers to dress in a way that honors God. For further information or questions about dress code, please contact us!
Qualifications
Prior experience in one or more of the following: construction, roofing, maintenance, landscaping, etc.
Other
Dates and length of stay are flexible! Contact us to know more!
Finances
About the Finances
The cost of this ministry opportunity is $65/day. If you desire, you will have the opportunity to raise financial support to cover the cost of your ministry and airfare. If raising financial support for missions is new to you, let us know!