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FAQ's - Serving
Frequently Asked Serving Questions
I'm interested in serving on a short term trip overseas, are there any options?
Yes there are! The majority of our international serving teams are WCCC ministry, neighborhood or WCCC regional campus based. Check with your regional, neighborhood or WCCC ministry director to see if they have any upcoming serving trips planned.
Is a trip deposit required for a Willow Creek international serving team?
Yes. It's $200 for adults and $100 for full-time students. This fee is not refundable once you're accepted on the team.
What does it cost to go on a Willow Creek trip?
In 2009, it is approximately $1,400-$1,800 per person for serving trips to the Dominican Republic or Costa Rica and approximately $4,000 to Africa. Prices may vary due to transportation costs.
Can I raise support to go on a team?
Yes, adults can raise support up to 50 percent of the cost. If more than 50 percent is raised, the extra amount will be given to a partner ministry, teams program, or team after WCCC leadership review. Full time students may raise up to 100% after their deposit. Additional information is be available from your trip's team leader when you are accepted for a trip.
How old do children need to be to go on a trip?
The minimum age is 18 years of age without a parent. The minimum age for children accompanied by a parent is 14. There may be trips where minors are not eligible for participation. Also, formal WCCC Student Ministry teams have different age requirements.
What do I need to do to prepare for a trip?
Pre-trip preparation includes team orientation and other activities as communicated by your team leader once accepted to the team.
What else do I need to know about general requirements?
- Must be a WCCC attender unless accompanying a WCCC attender.
- Must be at least 18 years of age. Exceptions are made on an individual basis usually with the involvement of a parent on the same trip, or when participating on a designated youth ministry team.
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Must agree to participate in all the required team meetings as designated by the team leader.
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Agree to team financial policies established by the Global Connections office. All participants are personally responsible to pay for, or arrange funding for, their portion of the team/trip costs.
- Participant must be in good health.
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All team participants are expected to travel with the team.
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Must agree to the WCCC Trip Code of Conduct policy. Acceptance to the team:
If you meet the conditions under "General Requirements", an interview will be scheduled for you with your team leader after you submit your application to Global Connections. You will be notified promptly if your application is not accepted. Considerations for participation include:
- Applicant possesses the skills or gifts needed for the identified project, and expresses interest in the purpose of the particular short-term team.
- Applicant demonstrates a level of maturity and life experience to be able to fit well as a team player, and to respond to the leadership of another person.
- Applicant is known to possess characteristics that will enable effective work within a cross cultural environment.
Once you are accepted on a team, you will be responsible for any non-refundable costs (i.e., airline tickets, etc.) incurred by Global Connections if you were to withdraw from the trip, or if the entire trip is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
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