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A "Typical" Short Term Mission Trip
with GO! Ministries
Day 1: (Sat) Arrive in Guatemala. Head to where you'll be sleeping. Start Spanish and Culture class and Team Prep/Trip logistics (afternoon)
Day 2: (Sun) Prepare and serve lunch at "The Center". The play and hang out with the children. In the afternoon continue with Spanish and Culture class and Team Prep/Trip logistics.
Day 3-5: (Mon - Wed)
1) Team members will serve breakfast at a local Kids Club for 120 children (who walk 30 - 60 minutes for a very humble breakfast). The team then does the dishes.
2) Child care; supervise children, read to them, play with them, etc
3) Participate in Work projects: Painting, carpentry, plumbing, etc. Use your talent and break a sweat!
4) We preform Dramas, give Personal Testimonies and Evangelize in public and private schools
Mon evening we'll attend a YWAM Church for Missionaries in Antigua (In English).
Day 6: (Thu) Finish up work projects (morning) and enjoy a free afternoon having fun sightseeing and shopping in Antigua.
Day 7: Have Breakfast and head to the Airport (to head home!)
Total Trip Cost:
1) Airfare: Roundtrip airfare varies by date and location. Typical cost is around $450.00 -$850.00
2) Trip Health Insurance: You must Trip Insurance. WE STRONGLY suggest you use "Brotherhood Mutual". http://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/
Passport
A valid passport is required for travel to Guatemala. Cost varies, depending on the delivery time frame, but is around $115.00. Also, check the expiration date as I believe your passport must have more than 6 months prior to renewal.
Trip Cost: $650 includes
(NOTE: Airfare to Guatemala not included)
1) Transportation (to/from airport and all transportation during the trip)
2) Lodging
3) Meals
4) Translators
5) Security (If needed)
6) Team phones (for phone calls to the US)
7) Airport Exit Tax
8) Administrative Fee
(NOTE: Lunch on the site-seeing day in Antigua is not included)
Payments Schedule
Deposit:
$150.00 – Due with missions contract at the time of application (minimum of 120 days prior to departure
Payment 1:
$250.00 – Due 60 days prior to departure
Payment 2:
$250.00 – Due 30 days prior to departure
Additional Costs
On your sightseeing day you can participate in additional activities. In Antigua a horse drawn carriage is available. The fee is $25 (cash) paid on-site.
Work Projects and Donation of Supplies
Most teams that serve with us want to raise funds in order to complete additional projects within the community.
There are many ongoing needs that team members can help us with. Supplies can be purchased in Guatemala or brought with you when you travel.
It is not mandatory that your team raise funds to do a work project or bring supplies to donate, but is much appreciated.
We do, however, ask that teams either buy or bring with them the needed supplies to complete the activities that they will be involved in while in Guatemala.
Also, we collect gifts and items year round for "Christmas for Orphans and Mayans", check out the list on the "Christmas for 4000" page to see what items are appreciated!
Day 2: (Sun) Prepare and serve lunch at "The Center". The play and hang out with the children. In the afternoon continue with Spanish and Culture class and Team Prep/Trip logistics.
Day 3-5: (Mon - Wed)
1) Team members will serve breakfast at a local Kids Club for 120 children (who walk 30 - 60 minutes for a very humble breakfast). The team then does the dishes.
2) Child care; supervise children, read to them, play with them, etc
3) Participate in Work projects: Painting, carpentry, plumbing, etc. Use your talent and break a sweat!
4) We preform Dramas, give Personal Testimonies and Evangelize in public and private schools
Mon evening we'll attend a YWAM Church for Missionaries in Antigua (In English).
Day 6: (Thu) Finish up work projects (morning) and enjoy a free afternoon having fun sightseeing and shopping in Antigua.
Day 7: Have Breakfast and head to the Airport (to head home!)
1) Airfare: Roundtrip airfare varies by date and location. Typical cost is around $450.00 -$850.00
Passport
A valid passport is required for travel to Guatemala. Cost varies, depending on the delivery time frame, but is around $115.00. Also, check the expiration date as I believe your passport must have more than 6 months prior to renewal.
1) Transportation (to/from airport and all transportation during the trip)
2) Lodging
4) Translators
6) Team phones (for phone calls to the US)
7) Airport Exit Tax
8) Administrative Fee
Payments Schedule
Deposit:
$150.00 – Due with missions contract at the time of application (minimum of 120 days prior to departure
Payment 1:
$250.00 – Due 60 days prior to departure
Payment 2:
$250.00 – Due 30 days prior to departure
Additional Costs
On your sightseeing day you can participate in additional activities. In Antigua a horse drawn carriage is available. The fee is $25 (cash) paid on-site.
Work Projects and Donation of Supplies
Most teams that serve with us want to raise funds in order to complete additional projects within the community.
There are many ongoing needs that team members can help us with. Supplies can be purchased in Guatemala or brought with you when you travel.
It is not mandatory that your team raise funds to do a work project or bring supplies to donate, but is much appreciated.
We do, however, ask that teams either buy or bring with them the needed supplies to complete the activities that they will be involved in while in Guatemala.
Also, we collect gifts and items year round for "Christmas for Orphans and Mayans", check out the list on the "Christmas for 4000" page to see what items are appreciated!
