It is not easy to find the right volunteer organization. You have to ask people who have come back specific places, and you also have to know what you are looking for. Some of them have restrictions, and some of them will charge you a fee, so there are things to look out for. There are many YWAM DTS locations around the world, and this is something that every one speaks highly of.
This is a Christian organization that you study at for three months at, and once that is complete you will head off to a country of your choice where you will do some mission work. Usually you can choose from a couple of countries. You will join a team of people and you will participate in a range of activities which can be hugely rewarding.
Some are geared for young families and this is nice because you meet other people who want to know about the Christian faith and missions who have kids. You will also find that there are certain themes that the organization provides, such as something like surfing or soccer. This has also become popular and it is often set in South America.
Now with the world cup soccer coming up, it is appropriate that one has a DTS of this nature because one is able to work with people who also have an interest in the same thing. This is especially helpful if the student is good at the sport. With that, they are able to incorporate the Christian faith that they know about.
In saying that, you will also find that it can be challenging, and this is just part of life. You will be traveling with a team of people which you will have to learn to get on with. Sometimes you will stay in a house with only one bathroom, for example. You will have your ups and downs. Sometimes there will be tasks you won't want to do.
This is something that you have to think carefully about and often it comes down to money, because a lot of the locations cost more than others. This is because of the exchange rate. Some countries will cost more than others to live in. A country like Thailand won't cost as much as a place like Tokyo, so this is something you have to take into consideration.
Sometimes people find it challenging working with other team mates because you will have to live with them as well. Much of the time the conditions are not good and the facilities are not that descent. However, this is something that you have to get used to and you have to realize that it is part of the mission trip.
There may be a particular program that is only available at one base and it is not on offer anywhere else. There are many things that you can do after your DTS, and you may want to plan for that. Some people feel that they have a special calling to be full time missionaries, but you need to do this course before you can start to work for YWAM.
This is a Christian organization that you study at for three months at, and once that is complete you will head off to a country of your choice where you will do some mission work. Usually you can choose from a couple of countries. You will join a team of people and you will participate in a range of activities which can be hugely rewarding.
Some are geared for young families and this is nice because you meet other people who want to know about the Christian faith and missions who have kids. You will also find that there are certain themes that the organization provides, such as something like surfing or soccer. This has also become popular and it is often set in South America.
Now with the world cup soccer coming up, it is appropriate that one has a DTS of this nature because one is able to work with people who also have an interest in the same thing. This is especially helpful if the student is good at the sport. With that, they are able to incorporate the Christian faith that they know about.
In saying that, you will also find that it can be challenging, and this is just part of life. You will be traveling with a team of people which you will have to learn to get on with. Sometimes you will stay in a house with only one bathroom, for example. You will have your ups and downs. Sometimes there will be tasks you won't want to do.
This is something that you have to think carefully about and often it comes down to money, because a lot of the locations cost more than others. This is because of the exchange rate. Some countries will cost more than others to live in. A country like Thailand won't cost as much as a place like Tokyo, so this is something you have to take into consideration.
Sometimes people find it challenging working with other team mates because you will have to live with them as well. Much of the time the conditions are not good and the facilities are not that descent. However, this is something that you have to get used to and you have to realize that it is part of the mission trip.
There may be a particular program that is only available at one base and it is not on offer anywhere else. There are many things that you can do after your DTS, and you may want to plan for that. Some people feel that they have a special calling to be full time missionaries, but you need to do this course before you can start to work for YWAM.