The Position
Team Members Needed
Individuals with or without a medical background. For those with a medical skill any Primary Care Provider, NPs, PAs; RNs, LPNs, CNAs; PT; Dietitian; EMT, Paramedic; Chiropractor are welcome.
Trip Description
In cooperation with local pastors, we will be conducting clinics in local churches to assess a variety of medical needs. Part of the team will work with nationals to take simple patient histories. As patients share about their physical health, we also aim to have conversations about their spiritual health, and the reason for our trip and care for them.
Ministry Support Funds: $1,200/per participant
Ministry support funds cover all local travel, accommodations, meals and supplies used throughout the trip. Instructions on how to submit the funds and the due date will be emailed to the team. These funds may be submitted by the team participant or by others on their behalf.
Airfare: $1,100-$1,300
Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own airfare, which typically ranges from $1,100 to $1,300. Travel information will be provided by the team leader to ensure everyone on the team arrives at the same time in the country of destination. Comprehensive details to prepare for this trip will be communicated by the team leader once each participant has been accepted and assigned to the team.
Miscellaneous Expenses:
All first-time healthcare team trip participants must complete specific online training ($75) and each participant must purchase team specific travel/emergency insurance ($25) through ABWE. Instructions to complete the training and secure insurance will be given once trip assignment has been made. Other miscellaneous expenses may include a visa, additional travel insurance, routine vaccines and/or specific vaccinations dependent on country requirements. Special instructions for Argentina will be given to team members by the team leader.
See if you meet our qualifications for short-term team service and are in agreement with ABWE’s Doctrinal Statement. If so, click “Apply Now” above. If you have previously applied and are interested in this trip, please contact IHM@abwe.org and place the name of the trip in the subject line.