How old do I have to be to participate in a mission trip?
It varies with the trip destination. Children and youth are encouraged to come with their parents on local one-day trips or week-end trips.
Can I participate if I don't live in or near Arizona?
You certainly can. You would be responsible for travel to the site or to the point of departure in order to meet up with the team. We have medical and professional volunteers from all over the USA.
Can I participate if I'm physically handicapped?
This will depend on the nature of your disability and the tasks being performed on the trip. Give Glen Allen a call at 928-821-1073 to discuss how your gifts can be used. We have included may persons with disabilities in creative ways.
Can I participate in a construction project if I'm not skilled?
There are usually tasks to be accomplished at each site which do not require construction skills. When you fill out the application form you will have an opportunity to indicate that you do not have these skills. Your application will be processed in light of the tasks to be accomplished.
Do I have to be a particular denomination to go on a mission trip?
Definitely not. FaithWorks is a wider Christian community effort. As a matter of fact, one of the things that makes our trips so rich for participants is the diversity of denominational expression! It is not unusual to have five or more denominations represented on one mission.
Do I have to be a Christian to participate in a mission trip?
No. However, FAITHWORKS is openly Christian in purpose, goal, and behavior. We minister in the name of Jesus Christ and we worship together daily. Be sure to read FaithWorks' Goals and Core Values and about Participating in a FaithWorks' mission trip. Would you like to taste and see the joy Christians share when they work together? Then give Glen Allen a call at 928-821-1073 to discuss your interest with him.
Can someone participate on a medical mission trip who doesn't have medical experience or expertise?
Yes. There are a few "lay" tasks to be accomplished on each medical mission trip. These tasks include assisting patients through the process, translating, and serving as trip photographer. When you register, you will have an opportunity to indicate the skill you can contribute.
Do you need to know a foreign language to participate on some mission trips?
Not necessarily. We recruit translators for trips to non-English speaking locales. If you are bilingual -- especially English/Spanish or English/Navajo, be sure to indicate that when you register.
Can I participate on a mission trip if I can't stay the whole time?
This will vary from trip to trip. Generally, we like for team members to commit to the full trip. When we fly to distant locations it is logistically impossible for you to be a "part-timer." But we do have some projects closer to home where part-time participation might be possible.
How do I know if I/we qualify as a project that FaithWorks would be able to help?
Email Glen Allen or call at 928-821-1073 to discuss the possibility of being scheduled for a future mission trip. Do keep in mind that projects are scheduled many months in advance. We have helpful criteria for making these decisions.