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:: Genesis Diez A.C.
Full Description:
Join Genesis Diez, A.C. (Genesis) on staff as we invite the children (niños) of orphanages and/or indigenous migrant families to participate in week-long church camps. The niños, ages 4 through 14, participate in enriching educational activities alongside visiting groups (amigos) from the United States and Canada. Many of the niños lack one-on-one attention. Genesis recognizes the importance of giving the niños time and pouring unconditional love into them. The Amigo-Niño program, pairs the niños up with an amigo, allowing the individuals to develop a relationship as they participate in arts and crafts, sports, hikes, going to the beach and many other activities. It is a life changing program for both. At camp, there are a variety of activities to build positive self esteem, leadership skills and Christian spiritual growth. The niños are also given the opportunity to understand and appreciate the beauty of God’s world and learn how to care for the environment, plants, and animals He created. Please join our seasonal staff and help us facilitate these life changing experiences!
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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: May-Aug 2012
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| Length: |
3 weeks to 5 months
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
Orphans and indigenous migrant children
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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 staff. 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.
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 :-) On site training prior to camps.
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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. These summer church camps tie into other programs that Genesis Diez A. C. provides year round.
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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. One time only $275.00 registration fee.
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
College, Adult, and Seniors
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| Eligible to Go: |
Individuals, Married Couples, and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
No required training. Come with a heart to serve and to touch lives in Christ's name.........Love and Laughter are required :-)
Process of acceptance: Application, phone interview, & references
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| Languages: |
Basic Spanish is a plus, but by no means required. Children speak a universal language :-)
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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: |
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE 3 OR MORE WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2012 DATES ARE FLEXIBLE.
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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