Mission Direct - Volunteers helping the world's poor
What you'll be doing
In 2012
We will be working with a new partner so exact details are still to be determined. There is such a need in Moldova to help those who have nothing - harsh winters of -20 and sizzling summers of +40 lead to incredibly difficult living conditions and for many people the most basic needs of good accommodation and healthcare are not being met. We will be working to share our love of God within this Russian Orthodox nation via vital feeding, welfare and education programmes, along with doing some building and repair work.
Discover Moldova ancient and modern
During your time off you can see the many different sides of Moldova. You will have a chance to visit the capital Chisnau with its Soviet architecture and impressive war memorials. Moldova is a real country of contrasts with a distinct difference between rich and poor.
Don’t be fooled by Moldova’s location as part of Europe; this is a truly cross-cultural experience! Amidst a backdrop of child trafficking and a community where a massive percentage of parents work abroad, you have the opportunity to show a forgotten people God's love. Moldova is a great option for those who prefer not to travel too far away from home but still wish to get their hands dirty on the building site, share fellowship with local people and understand the hardships of life in this the poorest country in Europe.
Note for all under 18s applying to volunteer in Moldova travelling without their parents:
All under 18s travelling without their parents require a legal document prepared by a notary in order to travel overland to Moldova. This is in response to child trafficking which is a real issue in Eastern Europe at this time. Mission Direct are unable to accept applications from under 18s until this document has been presented with an application form.
In order to organise this, please contact your local solicitor - you require a notary to prepare this document for you and will need to explain that the document is to verify that the parents of the under 18 year old have given permission for another person (acting in Loco Parentis) to be responsible for their son/daughter.
Notary costs do vary widely. However, Mission Direct can recommend Burnand Brazier Tisdall Solicitors http://www.bbt-solicitors.co.uk/ on the South Coast who we have worked with in 2011 to prepare such documents at a cost of £50 per letter.
Please note that Mission Direct do not take responsibility for organising or paying for such letters to be prepared - this is the responsibility of the applicant.
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All About Mission Direct
Mission Direct gives ordinary people the chance to do extraordinary things around the world. In two weeks you will change the lives of some of the world’s poorest people. You can help to build a house, classroom or clinic. We discover people and groups doing remarkable things in their own countries. Then we provide them the people and resources that they need. We do this by enabling people like you, with two or more weeks to join our life-altering trips.
Choose a country and find the trip that is right for you by clicking below to see all the options :
Giving an atheist nation reasons to believe in God
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Contribution: £925
Call Jackie Johnston in the Luton office
8am - 5.30pm
Mon - Fri
to apply or find out more.
t: 01582 72 00 56