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Self
Assessment - Are
you a good candidate for international volunteer service?
Ask yourself 10 questions. |
Who ~ What ~ Where
~ When ~ Why
WHAT?
The Adventist Volunteer Service (AVS) plan is designed to assist the
Seventh-day Adventist Church in proclaiming the gospel to people everywhere
through the ministry of Adventist Volunteers, matching their talents,
skills, resources and professional expertise with defined needs.
WHO?
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- Seventh-day Adventists who are at least 18
years of age and no more than 79 years of age,
- Baptized church members in regular standing for at least
one year,
- Singles,
- Couples, preferably when both spouses can work.
(Married volunteers may not serve without their spouse
beyond three months.) Opportunities for families
with children are limited.
- Financially able to serve without expectation
of reward or compensation.
- Do not usually receive employee benefits such
as service credit or retirement benefits.
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| WHEN? |
- Adventist volunteers serve full time
- Short-term assignments up to two months
- Long-term assignments up to two years, or more
- Project groups, usually 2-4 weeks
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WHERE?
Everywhere – particularly in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Latin America,
South Pacific.
WHY?
Because the Holy Spirit has called them.
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