Dominican Republic Healthcare Team
Bani, Dominican Republic
Location: Bani, Dominican Republic
Opportunity Type: Health Care
Dates: October 26 - November 2, 2024
Healthcare Ministry: • Our intent is to provide the finest healthcare possible to the poorest and neediest people in the world. • Team of volunteer healthcare professionals using their abilities to help the helpless.
Evangelistic Ministry: • The Gospel will be shared with every person we treat. • Last year we treated and shared Jesus with 805 people! • Word of Life Dominican Republic is passionate to train up youth to reach their generation with the Good News of the Gospel!
Details
Travel
Team members will be picked up from the Santa Domingo airport (SDQ) on Saturday, October 26th, and returned to SDQ airport on Saturday, November 2nd. Accepted team members will be assisted in coordinating their travel.
Visa
Your visa is online and free: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/
Food
• The team will enjoy wonderful, tasty food prepared by our missionaries. You will eat well:) • We will be able to provide alternate meal options for those with allergies.
Housing
• The group will stay at Word of Life Dominican Republic's camp property. They have nice rooms with A/C. It is a flat property with no steps.
Transportation
• Word of Life's missionaries will take care of all the transportation in-country.
What To Bring
• A packing list will be provided to accepted team members.
What To Wear
• Scrubs with close-toed shoes for work. • Modest casual clothing for free time and day off. • Bathing suits: "1-piece" with shorts for women (please no midriff), hand-length shorts for men • Remember that we are protecting the reputations of the Word of Life's missionaries. Please prefer our missionaries for the duration of the missions trip, as well as travel to and from the field:)
Qualifications
A willing, servants, heart, and a desire to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations. Medical or dental experiences helpful but not required. We have a need and desire to represent many care areas. We will help to find your fit with the team. There are many areas to work in no matter your qualifications. Families are welcome. All ages are welcome. We have an established “core team“ with individuals of all ages. Contact us, and we can discuss it!
Other
Like all of our trips, Word of Life requires each team member to have a background check within 12 months of the trip. This is part of the application process and costs $16.95 (not included in trip costs). Applications open until August 31st (8 weeks from departure)
Finances
Cost
$900.00
About the Finances
Trip cost: $900 + International Airfare Trip cost includes emergency travel insurance, in-country expenses (food, housing, and local transportation), and a contribution towards medications/supplies. Trip cost does not include international airfare or background check.