Armenia

Purpose

The purpose of these projects is construction and evangelism in Armenia. Teams will have an opportunity to visit, work with and get to know Armenians as well as worship in their Baptist churches. Team members are encouraged to affirm our Baptist brothers and sisters and share their faith with people they meet.

Trip Cost

The basic price of the trip is approximately $2000 per person.  This includes round-trip airfare, insurance, in-country transportation, lodging, most meals, and orientation materials. You will need to take additional cash with you for airport entry visa, plus spending money. (Price does not include materials that will be needed for ministry, i.e., VBS materials, building materials, etc. See below).

Material Cost

Each team must provide the cost of materials for most projects. The cost for building materials for each team will depend on the project, but you should plan on $2,000 to $4000 per project.

Teams

Teams should be comprised of no more than 12 members. Some construction and Vacation Bible School knowledge is helpful. Glasses (reading glasses) are always needed by the Armenians. On-site coordinators will arrange logistics for teams. Applicants must be at least 16 years old to participate.

Participation

Those wishing to participate should do the following:

1. Team leader should sign up and reserve their project from the list below. Once team leader has been confirmed by project coordinator, he or she will be sent instructions for registering team members.
2.  Deposit of $200 per person due when you are approved. The final balance payment per person is due no later than 30 days prior to the date of your departure. (Once tickets are purchased, they are non-refundable and non-transferable).
3. Have a valid passport. If you do not have a valid passport you will need to get one immediately. It usually takes 4-8 weeks to process a new passport.
4. Submit any necessary funds for materials to our office 60 days prior to your departure date.

Health

Team members must be in good physical health. Anyone with a chronic medical condition should not volunteer for these projects. Many areas of work will be quite hot and dusty. Volunteers will need to make sure the following shots are up to date: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and Tetanus. Tell whoever administers your shots that you will be traveling to Armenia. (They may suggest other shots. This is up to you.)

Travel

All travel will be arranged by NC Baptist Men’s office. Any deviations from dates listed must be approved by NCBM. All volunteers must depart from Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham, Asheville, or Atlanta. (Travel may be possible from other cities, but may involve an additional cost.)

Living and Working Conditions

Those participating in this effort must be flexible and willing to work as a member of the team. Travel, living, and working conditions may be difficult at times. The work may be strenuous and the climate will be different. Once applications and deposits have been received, team members will be given information, which will answer many questions about the trip.

Other

Smoking, chewing tobacco, and drinking alcoholic beverages is highly offensive to Armenian Christians. Team members must refrain from these activities while in Armenia.

Key: Project has been Reserved   Project Name Project Type Start End Location           AR12-01 Construction, Evangelism, Prayer, Sports, VBS / Backyard Bible Club 5/29/2012 6/11/2012 Yerevan-0018, Armenia Armenia AR12-02 Construction, Evangelism, Prayer, Sports, VBS / Backyard Bible Club 5/29/2012 6/11/2012 Yerevan, Armenia Armenia AR12-03 Church Planting, Evangelism, Prayer, Training, VBS / Backyard Bible Club 6/13/2012 7/2/2012 Yerevan, Armenia Armenia AR12-04 Construction, Evangelism, Prayer, Sports, VBS / Backyard Bible Club 6/21/2012 7/5/2012 Yerevan-0018, Armenia Armenia AR12-05 Construction, Educational, ESL, Evangelism, Prayer, Sports, Training, VBS / Backyard Bible Club 7/13/2012 7/27/2012 Yerevan-0018, Armenia Armenia AR12-06 Construction, Educational, Evangelism, Family Foundations, Prayer, Sports, Training, VBS / Backyard Bible Club 7/30/2012 8/14/2012 Yerevan-0018, Armenia Armenia AR12-07 Camps / Retreats, Educational, ESL, Evangelism, Family Foundations, Prayer, Sports, Training, VBS / Backyard Bible Club 8/13/2012 8/31/2012 Yerevan-0018, Armenia Armenia AR12-08 Construction, Evangelism, Prayer, Sports, VBS / Backyard Bible Club 8/21/2012 9/3/2012 Yerevan-0018, Armenia Armenia AR12-09 Construction, Evangelism, Prayer, Sports, VBS / Backyard Bible Club 9/4/2012 9/17/2012 Yerevan-0018, Armenia Armenia NoFilter Contains DoesNotContain StartsWith EndsWith EqualTo NotEqualTo GreaterThan LessThan GreaterThanOrEqualTo LessThanOrEqualTo Between NotBetween IsEmpty NotIsEmpty IsNull NotIsNull Custom