| The Mission House The Mission house is located in the midst of Villa Ascencion among 1500 Haitian Refugees, surrounded by cane fields as far as the eye can see. Typically, volunteers have come to Crossroads on a short-term trip and have come back on their own to retrieve that piece of their heart that was left scattered amongst the villagers that deeply impacted their lives previously. All volunteers live together in a community setting where they cook, clean, purchase food, and deal with the every- day village needs that are continually rising to the forefront. When registering to live and serve with us, all volunteers need to come up with a project that will help to empower the poor that they will be living with and working alongside. Projects can range from art items that can be sold to feed families, teaching English or Math if you do not know Spanish, or teaching other avenues of education if you have a sufficient understanding of the language. You are able to set up sports programs within the community, develop Hygiene curriculum, obstacle courses, photographing family portraits, paint homes, and an endless amount of opportunities just waiting to be born!! In many ways this is the beauty of such a program that allows you to ‘get out of the box’ and develop your own program. In order to be sure that your idea is culturally sensitive, your projects will be reviewed by our board and we will dialogue to help bring your vision into a reality. In addition you may need to fund-raise to help raise money to support any items that you need while administering your chosen program. It is always good to get others involved as you set out to befriend the poor. The costs at the mission house is $50 dollars a week which covers food and lodging. We purposely keep the cost low so that the financial pressure is taken off of your desire to serve. The community spirit is something that is seldom found in one’s everyday path, and the time spent with the poor opens doorways into realms of growth that are only available to those that care enough to stretch themselves; thus becoming deeper and more aware of the life present within themselves and others. A place for social action, prayer, reflection, and contemplation. A place that is sacred as it is called apart from the busy, and at often-times chaotic culture of a first world existence where one may redefine, re-vision, and access a deeper place to one’s chosen path. Be the change you want to see in the world ~ Ghandi They will know that you are my disciples by the love you have for one another ~ Jesus Blessing and prayers of wholeness, Jana Amelinigmeier Crossroads Director crossroadsdr@yahoo.com |
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