Outreach

Missions
Volunteerism
GRIP
HEAL

 Atonement attempts to support members in a variety of volunteer opportunities. We work through the Men in Missions, with Habitat for Humanity - St. Cloud.

As part of the ELCA we also work through their programs of volunteerism:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES YOUNG ADULTS IN INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

The Division for Global Mission through its Young Adults program is making available a 10-12 month international service opportunity in the United Kingdom for young adults, ages 18-25. Service opportunities may include working with children, homeless or elderly; helping with church youth or music ministries: working with youth clubs or community groups; and so on. Applications needed by April 5, 1999 Term of service begins in September 1999 Individual is responsible for first $250 of airfare Weekly stipend, lodging and board are provided locally This program is managed in the U.K. by the ecumenical organization, Time for God. This is a great opportunity for young adults to serve in an international setting as they also learn more about themselves, their relationship with God, and their place in God's world. SUMMER ENGLISH TEACHING PROGRAM - CHINA ELCA congregations are invited to recruit teams of 4-6 people to teach English in China for 5 weeks this summer with the China-based Amity organization. The program is designed to teach listening and speaking skills to Chinese middle school teachers of English. Two persons in each team must have a B.A. degree and the team leader should have previous teaching experience. For other team members the primary requirements are a love for students, good health and a willingness to serve. Amity requests that eligible volunteers be between the ages of 21 to 68.   Costs: Volunteer teachers are required to pay their own airfare. In addition, each individual pays a program fee of $750 which covers administration, room and board for the period in-country. Dates: July 5 to August 9, 1999 Applications should be made by May 17, 1999.   For further information, please contact: Deb Myers, DGM/ELCAPhone: 1-800-638-3522 x2414e-mail: dmyers@elca.org

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