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SRI LANKA
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NC Baptist Men is sending teams to Sri Lanka to help with disaster relief efforts following the December 26, 2004 Tsunami. Volunteer teams from North Carolina will have the opportunity to engage in a number of construction projects. The purpose of the partnership is to work with Sri Lankan Christians in helping them to reach their communities for Christ.
Purpose: The primary purpose of these projects is construction of homes in Sri Lanka. Teams will have an opportunity to visit with and get to know Sri Lankan Christians as well as worship in Sri Lankan churches. Team members are encouraged to share their faith with people that they meet.
TRIP COST: The basic price of the trip is $2100 per person. This includes round-trip airfare, your insurance, in-country transportation, lodging, and meals.
Surcharge: if airline tickets are over $2,200 for your trip, we will charge the difference to the participant.You will need to take some extra money for personal expenses.
TEAMS: Teams should be comprised of at least 5 people and no more than 15. Teams should have at least two members who are strong in construction and/or block laying skills. All construction teams will be involved mostly in block laying. Applicants must be at least 16 years old to participate.
PARTICIPATION: Those wishing to participate should do the following:
  1. Complete the volunteer application form and return it to Baptist Men’s Office, along with the deposit of $500 per person, at least 60 days prior to your anticipated departure date. The final payment  is due no later than 30 days prior to the date of your departure. Participants are responsible for cost of ticket even if they need to cancel. However, if refunds are offered by the airline we will return any difference to participant.
  2. Have a valid passport. If you do not have a valid passport you will need to get one immediately. It usually takes 3-4 weeks to process a new passport. **You must have a valid passport with an expiration date no less than 6 months from the return date for your trip.
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 who ever administers your shots that you will be traveling to Sri Lanka. (They may suggest other shots. This is up to you.)
TRAVEL: All travel will be arranged by NC Baptist Men’s office. All trips will be nine days in duration. No deviations from dates listed may be made. All volunteers must depart from Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham. (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 hot. Once applications and deposits have been received, team members will be sent an orientation manual, which will answer many questions about the trip.
OTHER: Smoking, chewing tobacco, and drinking alcoholic beverages is highly offensive to Sri Lankan Christians. Team members must refrain from these activities while in Sri Lanka.