Meeting human needs in Jesus' name
Participants in this partnership will help build small cottages made of interlocking cement blocks that will be made on site, each housing an average of 6 children along with a host couple. The process is quite simple and does not require skilled labor. Teams will also have the opportunity to worship with a local church.
At least three babies are abandoned every day in Johannesburg. Wrapped in a plastic bag, discarded in garbage cans, thrown in dumpsters, left in public toilets, thrown in rivers, or left in hospitals and parks, these children face certain death without immediate intervention. Door of Hope has rescued and provided temporary Christian homes for over 1940 abandoned, aborted, abused, and orphaned babies and children since 1999. Door of Hope operates three baby houses, not institutions, where up to 80 babies enjoy the loving care of Christian caregivers and volunteers until arrangements can be made for their adoption.
The basic trip will include a 9 day stay in South Africa plus travel, a choice of optional activities on a break day, and worship on Sunday. Extensions are available for a total stay in South Africa of up to 14 days that will allow teams to assist a church planter in Central Drakensburg or to spend additional time working at the Village. The length of your trip will determine trip cost (see below).
Total cost will be dependent on:
Some personal spending money will be needed for a few meals and souvenirs.
Each team should plan $300 per team member for construction projects and site development.
Teams should be comprised of no less than 5 members and no more than 20. On-site coordinators will arrange logistics for teams. Some teams may be asked to help with their food preparation.
Team members must be in good physical health. Anyone with a chronic medical condition should not volunteer for these projects. Work will be quite hot and dusty.
All travel will be arranged by the Baptists on Mission (BOM) office. Dates for travel are listed below. Any requested change of dates must be approved by BOM.
Participants must be flexible and willing to work as a member of the team. Travel, living, and working conditions may be difficult at times. The work may be strenuous and the climate will be different.
The Door of Hope operates a number of baby homes, not institutions, where babies enjoy the loving care of Christian caregivers and volunteers until arrangements can be made for their adoption.
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