Fact Sheet - Nigeria
International Youth Camp Staff Abeokuta, Nigeria – August 2008

Nature of Project: Staff Instructors for Youth Camp program. Activities will include volleyball, soccer, rock climbing, computer appreciation and crafts.

Goals of Youth Corps Involvement: The United Youth Corps is designed to help motivated young adults connect with the work of the Church through service. All participants should understand that their involvement in this project should lead them 1) to understand the vision of and need for the Kingdom of God, 2) to experience and live the vision of the Kingdom, 3) to identify with and participate in the “Work of the Church” and 4) to understand that by such participation, they will have become a part of something bigger than themselves. All Youth Corps participants will take part in pretrip teleconferences and postproject discussions of these outcomes.

Dates of Project: Camp is scheduled for Aug. 18 to 26, 2008. Total travel will be from Aug. 11 to 27.

Number of Youth Corps Participants Needed: Up to four.

Participant Prerequisites:

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school graduate.
• Adaptable to travel in developing countries.
• A valid passport (a visa will be required for all participants).
• The desire to serve with enthusiasm in challenging circumstances.
• The ability to set an excellent example of personal conduct at all times.
• The ability to adapt to different environments and cultures and to get along with people.
• Sufficient health and stamina to work in a developing-world environment. A yellow fever vaccination and others are required for entry into Nigeria. The use of antimalarial medication is strongly recommended. A medical examination will be required.
• Experience on staff of United Youth Camps is preferred.
• The applicant’s pastor’s recommendation.

Location of Nigeria in West Africa

Lodging: Lodging and meals will be provided by the United Church of God in Lagos and at the camp site.

Environment: A semirural setting, with comfortable hotel rooms in an enclosed family-like setting. Working in the developing world presents special rewards and challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to make a lasting impression on the youth of the Church in Nigeria. At the same time, due to lesser development of the sanitation and health care infrastructures, special care must be taken to avoid illness. Vigilance in matters of food and liquid intake is critical. Participants should be prepared for the sometimes Spartan cultural conditions, but they will have the opportunity for significantly great personal growth and accomplishment.

Estimated Cost to Youth Corps Participants: The Youth Corps program will commit to paying half of the cost of the airfare. The cost to each participate for the remaining costs (half of airfare and other costs) is estimated to be approximately $1,600.

Deadline for Application: Feb. 1, 2008.

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