Nicaragua (2024) 3/9/24

Students and staff will partner with the mission organization One Collective for this ministry trip. The primary goal of One Collective short-term teams is to fuel the long-term work of meeting physical and spiritual needs in Nicaragua. To that end, we typically split a team’s time between working on projects that move our own ministries toward their goals and partnering with other local organizations and churches making an impact in Masatepe. A few other goals we have for teams are building relationships with Nicaraguans, being an encouragement to the community, and learning about healthy poverty alleviation. We also want the team to experience Nicaraguan culture, learn about poverty and healthy community development, get to know our staff, and experience how the Lord is working. Some activities that we always do include home visits, a meal in our Nicaraguan staff’s homes, attending church, and participating in our team devotional that we have every week.

General Requirements:

• For trips outside the USA, you must have/apply for a U.S. Passport that is valid at least 6 months AFTER the last day of the trip.
• Physically capable of carrying all personal bags/luggage and participating in all activities. Make leaders aware of any limitations you may have.
• Clear all screening: Academic, Student Accounts, ResLife, Chapel, Student Development

- Information Meeting: October 30, 7pm, Wisner Auditorium

- Getting Started Session:  November 18, 9am

- Spring Break Training sessions:  Saturdays-9am-12pm, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 2

• Physically capable of carrying all personal bags/luggage and participate in all activities. Make leaders aware of any limitations you may have.
• Clear all screening: academic, student accounts, ResLife, Chapel, Student Development

Social/Emotional Requirements:

• Commit to and cooperate within a diverse team of peers, leaders and local community.
• Be respectful and be willing to follow the instructions of all authority: team leaders, site hosts, staff, etc.
• Emotionally stable, ability to handle stress appropriately.  
• Be very flexible.  Plans are subject to change daily for a variety of reasons.
• Be respectful and adaptable to the unique culture, whether domestic or international.    

Financial Requirements:

• A non-refundable deposit (approximately 10% of the total cost) is required to secure a spot on the team upon acceptance. 
• Trip cost includes all expenses EXCEPT passport fees, immunizations and souvenirs. 
• The entire cost of the trip will be paid in full before departure, no exceptions.