Ecuador - General Team
We are excited to share our opportunity to visit our ministry partners in Ecuador. We will be visiting our friends in El Recreo near the port city of Guayaquil and on the coast in San Vicente. We will be working on a home build in San Vicente, evangelistic outreach, home visits, and working with the over 500 kids that have in their programs. In El Recreo we will be working with and additional 500 children and their families. We will be doing home visits to share the Gospel and bring much-needed staple food items. We will be involved in light construction on their new education facilities as well. The people of Ecuador are warm, inviting, and full of life.
BEFORE YOU APPLY, check out this short information video for requirements and our team agreement. Click "Apply Now" to create an account for this web platform that manages everything about this trip, and fill out your application!
This is a Level 4 Trip:
Physically vigorous
Mostly unpaved, very uneven/hilly terrain and lots of walking with some heavy lifting
Rarely comfortable climate - sometimes hot or cold, probably no A/C.
Most of the following conditions: uncertainty, odd schedules, emotional stress, long or difficult travel days, culture shock, language barrier, jet lag, changing or rough accommodations, or simple meals.
Financial
$2,000.00
Due 6/16/2023
$500.00 | First Payment Due Due 3/3/2023 | |
$700.00 | Second Payment. Tickets Purchased Due 4/28/2023 | |
$400.00 | Third Payment Due Due 5/19/2023 | |
$400.00 | Final Payment Due Due 6/16/2023 |
Meetings
Mar 4 2023
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM PST
All TEAMS Kick Off Required
This is our first training for all 2023 global trip participants. It's an exciting time to get together with travelers from all 15 teams going out this year and to meet your teammates for the first time! You'll receive critical information about managing your trip, and fundraising; and begin to learn the specifics of your particular trip. If you live out of the area and plan to join by Zoom, you will receive the links you need by email on Friday, March 3. If you live near the Las Vegas or Park Rapids campus, you get to meet with other travelers on your campus and join the Zoom meeting from there. A campus representative will send you details on this.
Apr 1 2023
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
Global Compassion Training Retreat Required
We will fully equip you for your trip with our valuable and practical global curriculum. You'll spend the morning learning and getting to know your teammates as well as getting up to speed on your specific trip details. Remember to bring your Trip Guide with you, you'll be taking notes! For those of you that will be joining by Zoom, look for an email at the end of the week for those links.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Background check required.
- Interview required.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in fundraising activity.
Restrictions
- Passport Required
Preparation
- Once you are accepted, you'll need to complete the Global Compassion training with your team.
- You'll also need to take Eastside's "Next Steps" course. To sign up: https://eastside.com/next-steps/