Refugee Relief – Sports Focus (1 – 3 month option)

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  • Purpose
The purpose of this mission is to serve the refugees passing through Serbia, to show the love of Jesus through relationship, activities and spending time

Dates

Various Dates: See Details

Cost

AUD 950.00 per month

Application Deadline

Ongoing

  • Important
Note: PRICE IS MONTHLY AND IS APPROXIMATE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ACCORDING TO EXCHANGE RATES. Prices do not include flights, visa, insurance or any vaccinations required.

Open to

Singles

Open to

Marrieds

Sorry,

No Families

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Groups
  • About

Located near the border of Croatia, OM is providing help for the refugees passing through Serbia in two local refugee camps. In Šid Family Camp we are running simple games, activities and sports for the children and teens. In Adaševci Camp we have our ‘Tea Tent’, run the camp laundry and join in with the refugees in games and sports. You will have time to facilitate regular sports activities with the guys, and also help out the team with our regular jobs – providing drinks in the OM tea tent, keeping the tent area clean, working in the camp laundry, socialising with refugees, and sharing Christ’s love with them.

  • Ministry Details

You will work weekly in the Family Camp, facilitating sports, games and activities with the children and teens. We will provide assistance and resources, but we would love someone with a passion for sports who is comfortable to run these activities. You will work 4-5 days a week in Adaševci, facilitating sports activities with the young single men. They love soccer, cricket, volleyball and table tennis. There is currently no structure to our sporting activities, just informal games – the number of refugees and how long they stay for changes constantly, but they love anyone who has a passion for sport to share time with them and connect with them. You will also help our team out with our regular jobs in the tea tent and laundry. If you enjoy children's work there could be opportunity to help out in the local churches on Sundays in kids church.

  • Participant Profile
Should be flexible, have the ability to work in teams, easily adaptable to new circumstances, heart to serve and work among Muslims, and is able to work under the authority of the local OM team and government officials in the camp.
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be accomodation provided?
You will stay in the OM house in Šid, Serbia with others volunteering at them same time. Do not expect to have a single room.
Will there be food provided?
We do not provide meals, our OM house has a kitchen. Self-catering is around 6-8€ a day, which is extra to the monthly fee paid.
Do I need to make my own travel arrangements?
You are responsible to arrange and pay for your transport here. Travel to and from the camps is included in your monthly fee. Fly into Belgrade airport. We can arrange airport pick up and drop off for an additional 30€ each way. Or you can arrange bus/train to Šid or Sremska Mitrovica in Serbia. Tovarnik in Croatia is also close by.
What should my health condition be like?
If you have allergies or some medical history (depression, food disorder etc.) please make sure to point that out to the sending field BEFORE arranging your trip. The conditions at the camp are poor and diseases can spread easily. Make sure you have the basic hygiene and medical supplies with you that you need.
Do I need a visa?

Anyone with a European passport, not needing a visa for EU countries, or in possession of a Schengen visa can enter Serbia. Otherwise we are not able to provide an invitation letter for visas. Please check with your home office for more information.

  • Notes
Note: PRICE IS MONTHLY AND IS APPROXIMATE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ACCORDING TO EXCHANGE RATES. Prices do not include flights, visa, insurance or any vaccinations required.

When: We need people all the time, come join us.

How Long: 1 month to 1 year

Required Notice: 1 week

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