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Cost of the Program

The program cost approximately $10,000 for the year for individuals coming from overseas (there is a unique budget for individuals within Africa. Please contact us to find out more about this) This includes all living expenses, travel; to, from, and within Africa. All team members must raise their support from their circle of friends and family. Click here for a look at the break down of the 2009-2010 budget (PDF).

Road to Africa-

VISION YEAR APPLICATION PROCEDURE

STEP ONE: Interested! Read through the website and contact us regarding your interest and with any further questions. (Please make sure you have read through the site before asking further questions. There is no “more information” unless you have specific questions.)

STEP TWO: Receive e-mail confirmation from AR regarding your interest along with answers to your questions. Seek out friends and family to pray with you regarding this decision to go to Africa. Download Application Packet and review. We ask serious applicants to fast and pray before filling out the application packet.

STEP THREE: Complete application and send it in along with an individual photo (of the non-mugshot variety).

STEP FOUR: You will receive e-mail confirmation when your application has been received.

STEP FIVE: AR staff will begin checking references after all reference forms have been received and will notify you via e-mail when the process has been completed.

STEP SIX: Phone or in-person interview depending on your proximity to our staff or Alumni. (Alums also conduct potential team member interviews if needed)

STEP SEVEN: With e-mail confirmation of your acceptance, you will receive materials to begin raising financial support. You will have access to an online spreadsheet updating you regarding the status of your financial support raising. You must have raised 30% of your support raised and 80% pledged prior to leaving the country.

STEP EIGHT: You will receive preparatory materials such as a packing list and other essential instructions.

STEP NINE: You will need to make travel arrangements to the orientation site at the beginning of September. Transportation from the airport will be provided (You will be sent more details and further directions beforehand).

STEP TEN: Orientation State side.

STEP ELEVEN: Teams will fly to South Africa and will participate in two weeks of orientation training.

A Typical Week

	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Early Morning	Team and Personal Devotions					Attend your local church & lunch	Sabbath- Day of Rest
Morning	Serve in your local Church & Community- Pick an opportunity geared towards your skills.				Chores / Curriculum
Afternoon					Know your neighbors	Training @ Tearm Home
Evening	Dinner with Team / Bible Study / Relax					Optional Church
						Relax @ Team Home
Late Evening	Sleeeep!