Bolivia 2024 Short Term Application

WHO - This trip is for 6-10 people who can do manual labor to work on a construction project. You don’t need any special skills, just love people! Ideal team member likes to "work on stuff" and would be ok in a rural setting. They would want to learn how discipleship and community development go together. Minors must be accompanied by an adult, and health conditions must be considered because of the rugged setting for this trip. If you have health issues, please talk to the team leader before applying.

WHAT - This team will work with our long-standing ministry partner, GATHER Network in Bolivia on a construction project. The team will most likely install playground equipment as a community development project that supports GATHER’s current ministry there. You will also build relationships with people in the area.

DATES – Approximately 10 days in September 2024. Exact dates TBD

COST - $2300, with a $100 deposit due with application. You can pay the deposit online HERE. All who are accepted to the team will send out support letters to raise funds and prayer support.

APPLICATION DEADLINE – May 13, 2024

Before applying for the trip, please read this information carefully. If you have questions prior to filling out your application, contact Jason S (team leader) or Sean or Andi in the CFC Office.

FORMS:
  • If you have been on a CFC short-term trip in the last 5 years, you can fill out a Short-Term Trip REACTIVATION FORM. Otherwise, fill out the application below.
  • Fill out all of the required information on the form. If it does not apply, put N/A for “not applicable.”
  • You will be asked to provide references. If you are active at CFC, they should be your ministry leaders here.
  • Note the application DEADLINE given for the trip. Applications might not be considered after that date.
  • If you are under 18 at the time you are filling out the application, the form must also be signed by a parent.

FINANCES:
  • A DEPOSIT is required for each trip before your application is considered complete. The deposit is $100 for international trips and $25 for domestic trips. 
    • After you complete the form, you can pay the deposit online HERE. 
    • You can also pay the deposit by check, but please be sure you put the name of the person applying and the trip name (John Doe, Bolivia trip) in the memo line. Please give the check to the team leader or to the bookkeeping department at CFC. 
    • This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE unless you are not selected for the team or the trip is cancelled.
  • Please carefully read YOUR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
    • You are responsible for raising funds well in advance of the trip in order to purchase plane tickets, etc. Although we raise funds as a team, you are expected to actively raise support from your family and friends. If your funding is insufficient, and the team has also not met its goal, the remaining amount is your responsibility.
    • You are responsible for the cost of your passport, immunizations, and some other items during travel, as well as personal items needed for the trip.

TEAM SELECTION AND TRAINING:
  • You may be asked to interview to be a part of the team. Not only does this clarify any questions that you might have as well as acquaint you to the process of team-building, but it also helps us get to know you and helps the team leaders and CFC Global Outreach Team know if this trip is a good fit for you at this time.
  • Training to go on a trip is part of a discipleship process. There will be several team meetings prior to the trip as well as a debrief after.
  • Once you have completed the application and submitted your deposit by the TRIP APPLICATION DEADLINE, you will hear from the team leader with next steps.

READ INFO ABOVE PRIOR TO FILLING OUT THIS APPLICATION

It will take some time to fill out this application. Please wait until you have at least 30-60 minutes to do so before starting.

APPLICANT INFORMATION






CHURCH INVOLVEMENT


Please view CFC's Doctrinal Statement at http://www.onlinecfc.com/whatwebelieve. If you have not already signed your agreement to it, please do so now. All short-term team members must agree with our Doctrinal Statement.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

List "None" if it does  not apply to you.

YOUR TESTIMONY

If you are unable to asnwer these questions, please contact the team leader before filling out this application or list that you do not know in the boxes.

CULTURAL INFORMATION

REFERENCES

1. A ministry leader over you:

2. Someone who knows your ministry abilities including strengths and weaknesses

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If selected to be a part of a CFC Short-Term Team, I make a commitment to:
•go through the training process before and after the trip.
•conduct myself in a manner worthy of the Lord while serving Him on this project.
•submit to the authority of the team leader(s), on-field host(s), and CFC leadership.
•refrain from any behavior that may compromise my witness for Christ such as inappropriate language or clothing, alcohol/drug use, etc.

YOUR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

•A DEPOSIT is required for each trip before your application is considered complete. The deposit is $100 for international trips and $25 for domestic trips. When you complete the form, you’ll be given a link to pay the deposit. You can also pay the deposit by check, but please be sure you put the name of the person applying and the trip name (John Doe, DR trip) in the memo line. Please give the check to the team leader or to the bookkeeping department at CFC. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE unless you are not selected for the team or the trip is cancelled.
•You are responsible for raising funds well in advance of the trip in order to purchase plane tickets, etc. Although we raise funds as a team, you are expected to actively raise support from your family and friends. If your funding is insufficient, and the team has also not met its goal, the remaining amount is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
•You are responsible for the cost of your passport, immunizations, and some other items during travel, as well as personal items needed for the trip.
I agree to pay all remaining balances on my account PRIOR to departure of the trip. Additionally, if I remove myself or am removed from the team prior to departure, I agree to pay all remaining balances in my account for the incurred expenses including airline tickets purchased in my name. Also, if at any time while on the trip my behavior constitutes a problem, the team leader has the authority to ask me to return home. Any additional costs incurred as a result of this action will be at my own expense.

SIGNATURES


FOR MINORS: As parent/guardian of the applicant, I agree that the above information is true and agree to the information on this page. I grant permission to participate.

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