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:: Genesis Diez A.C.
Full Description:
We are looking for a long term staff member to help us care for our special needs children. Responsibilities will be determined based of your skills, passion and servants heart. We are looking for individuals that Love Jesus, has a servants heart, a lot of patience and comfortable with our special needs children.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
Mexico
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| Region(s): |
Central America
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| Other: |
Maneadero Valley, about 80 miles south of San Diego in Baja California, Mexico
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| Dates: |
| Start date: |
Customizable: Jan-Dec 2012
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| Length: |
6 months to 3 years
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
Orphans, indigenous migrant children, disabled
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| People Group(s): |
Indigenous people from Southern Mexico, including many of Mayan decent
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Orphans are being raised in Christian orphanages and attending church. Most indigenous migrants believe in some form of Catholicism and/or a mixture of ancient native religions and mysticisms
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
No
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| Comments: |
We offer Pre-field training by offering initiatives for the group leader to facilitate. These initiatives are designed to build community, sharpen perception of noticing peoples needs, raise awareness of the situations of the orphans and indigenous, stress giving and selflessness, and better understand non-verbal language skills.
We send a 17 page trip manual that contains: Rancho Genesis - Site Information, Group Conduct, Question and Answers, Financial Information, Sample daily itinerary, Documents for entry into Mexico, Leaders Check off list, Participant Packing List, Travel in Baja, and Required Forms.
When we meet you in San Diego we have a Pre-trip Briefing along with questions & answers prior to departing to Rancho Genesis.
Upon arrival we have an orientation and you will receive some English / Spanish phrases to help with the language barrier :-)
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
and/or Long-term Goals: |
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To be ambassadors of Christ's unconditional love to the poor and forgotten children of Mexico. Puerta Hermosa will anchor the care for our disabled children.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
*see notes below or inquire for details
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| Other: |
We will pick you up at the San Diego airport and transport you to and from our location in Mexico.
Missionaries will need to raise personal support.
Meals are included only during group activity times.
Lodging possibly available.
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
Adult and Seniors
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| Eligible to Go: |
Individuals, Married Couples, and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
Basic care a must with an open heart to serve and learn.
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| Languages: |
Basic Spanish is a plus, but by no means required.
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| Other: |
On June 1, 2009 all U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 16 and older traveling between the U.S. and Mexico by land will be required to present a valid passport or other alternative documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 15 years old or younger will still be allowed to travel with just a copy of their birth certificate, as will teens between the ages of 16-18 if they are part of an adult supervised school, religious, cultural or athletic group.
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| Application Information: |
| How to apply: |
Email us at RanchoGenesis@GenesisDiez.org to start the registration process.
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| Other Information: |
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Please help us in our mission to touch the lives of the poorest children of Baja. The work is plenty, but the workers are few. We need you!
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