The Micah Experience - home repair mission trips
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Home repair is just part of the story…
Your teenagers will share the love of Christ with people by performing much needed home repairs. They’ll serve as they’ve never served before. And, over six days, you’ll see your young people transformed—their faith deepened.
You don't need to be a construction guru to have a satisfying experience. All you and your youth group need is a willingness to serve the elderly, disabled, or disadvantaged.
Typically, you’ll work at a home in small teams (5-6 teenagers with one or two adults) helping someone who needs—and appreciates—your help.
From the moment your group arrives on Sunday afternoon, your teenagers will begin making new friends. You’ll eat together…worship together…and create new favorite stories. You’ll lift the spirits of a community! All while you’re having the time of your lives.
Everyone serves, each person in an important role. There’s a good chance you and your young people will learn new skills, and we’ll help. Plus, we handle the logistics and details (even the cooking and cleaning) so you and your youth group can focus on growing in your faith. You’ll experience projects like...
- Interior and exterior painting
- Building or repairing porches and wheelchair ramps
- Building or repairing steps
- Weatherization and other home repairs
You’ll experience evening programs, devotions, and Mass. Along with up to 450 other people, you’ll enjoy high-impact, interactive programs with music, Scripture, video, drama, and hands-on activities...led by a trained Catholic youth ministry professional. Programs are carefully designed by the youth ministry experts at Group Magazine (the most widely read youth ministry publication), with the help of Catholic youth ministry professionals from across the country. Programs will help shape your teenagers’ service experience into a spiritual growth experience.
And, we’ve got you well-covered with a trip Director, Program Leader, Song Leader, Spiritual Director (Priest) and up to 14 additional trained staff to handle project materials, project assignments, office, program multi-media, project site coaching…and more.
Plan now to challenge your youth next summer. Bring your group closer to Christ at The Micah Experience. Or, if you prefer a multi-denominational experience join us on a Group Workcamps mission trip.
For locations and detailed trip descriptions, search trip locations. Or call 1.800.385.4545.
Additional Information:
- You'll enjoy a 6-day adventure…arriving on Sunday afternoon and departing the following Saturday morning. Please plan on participating from start to finish.
- With up to 450 people, expect a big-event feel. Up to 75 homes will be repaired during the week.
- Project crews typically serve the same resident for the entire week, creating an environment where meaningful relationships develop. And, projects are designed to be completed during the week, allowing your teenagers to experience the satisfaction of a job well done.
- You'll lodge at a school, college, church or other similar facility. Be prepared to sleep on classrooms floors, eat, and shower at the facility. Reading, PA offers semi-private housing with some amenities.
- Enjoy hot breakfasts, picnic lunches, and hot suppers. And, we'll take care of the meals and facility cleanup for you.
- You'll be given a half day to explore the area, please be prepared to purchase your evening meal on that day.
- You and your group will make new friends while serving on project teams with people from other parishes. Or, if you desire, we can keep you together with people from your own group.
- Safety is priority #1. A minimum of 1 adult is required for every 5 teenagers. Power saws are used by adults only. Plus, you’ll have comprehensive safety training. And, all adults (staff and participants) 21+ are screened with formal background checks through a National Criminal Indicator Database.
- Trips are for youth groups (minimum one adult and one teenager). Teenagers age 14-20, or entering 9th grade in fall 2008. Plan to bring at least one adult (age 21 or over) for every 5 teenagers. Adults serve on project teams with teenagers.
- Additional adults (beyond the 5-to-1 ratio), may apply online for a staff position. If chosen as a volunteer staff member, your registration fee is waived.
- Registration includes lodging, meals, construction materials and/or project supplies, a theme t-shirt, development of program and devotions, comprehensive project preparation and online leader manual, program supplies, project selection, project organization administration, staff, and unlimited customer support.
- You’ll need to provide transportation for your group to and from your lodging location…and your vehicles will be used to provide daily transport back and forth from the project sites.
- Be prepared to bring supplies such as ladders, painting supplies, and construction tools including circular saws, electric drills, hammers, etc.
