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Bolivia - TrinidadOUR FOCUS
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OUR MISSION
THE TEAM
Lucho & Lorna Velez (Colombia/Scotland) - Project Leaders
Jimmy Bollinger (USA) - Computer Program Director
Other volunteers from independent churches and organizations
OUR MINISTRY - website
"La Palmera" Christian Cultural Center:
- School based ministry that reaches out to a poor community for all grades of basic education
- Social Department ministry that bridges La Palmera school with the parents and families of the students.
- Evangelical Community of Brethren Church
- Medical/dental clinic for the project/community
- Soccer and basketball programs for children
- Semi-professional soccer team exemplifying Christian character and serving as role models
- Community outreach
- Developing retreat center 30 min from Trinidad to be used for camps, retreats, etc.
- Relationship building with members of the project
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
| Social Department Worker | ||
The social department’s role in the project is to meet with families and communicate effectively with what is being taught at the school. The social department workers also play a role in translating letters for the kids here that have sponsor families (La Palmera has a child sponsorship program similar to that of Compassion International that covers supply/food costs). They also play a role in communication with project supporters and sponsors. |
1 year or more | |
| Volunteer Coordinator | ||
ministering to the English speaking volunteers that come since many do not understand the Spanish sermons and lessons in the church. This person or family would also help in logistics for arriving/departing volunteers. Additional responsibilities such as preaching, house visits, and leading meetings may be given. They will serve as part of the pastoral team here. |
1 year or more | |
OPPORTUNITES TO GIVE
| La Palmera Medical Center | ||
A three story medical center being constructed across the street from the La Palmera school to house a new medical clinic, dental office and two private apartments for caretakers/employees |
125,000 USD | |
