What do team members do
on a day-to-day basis?
What are magabooks? Paperback books shaped liked
magazines. Our books include children's books, health books and inspirational
and Bible study books. For a complete lineup of our books, click here
What do team members do
on the weekends? Friday is a day off, with
the exception of a team-wide evening vespers.
All team members are asked to spend at least two hours helping their
host families with work around the house. Often, group leaders will take students
shopping or facilitate social time in a park or with a host family. How old does one need to
be on the team? 16 years old for a team
member. 21 years old and a graduate of high school for a group leader. How much money can team
members make? Though much of this answer
will be up to your mastery of concepts and
approaches taught in training, most students typically earn anywhere
from $1500 to $3500 Where do team members
stay during the eight-week program? You will be matched with carefully
selected host families near to your ministry area. These families will provide
a bed for you to sleep in as well as bathroom facilities. Laundry facilities
will be available as well, but team members are asked to provide their own
detergent/bleach/fabric softener, etc. Who will provide food for
team members during the summer? Host families will provide
team members with a healthy breakfast. Members from local churches will provide
a lunch for team members at their worship site. Team members are asked to
provide materials for sack lunches for their evening meal. Who will provide
transportation for team members during the summer? Team members are asked only
to provide their own transportation at the end and beginning of the program.
During the program, all transportation will be provided by OYC team leaders and
approved staff. Team members are not asked and, in fact are discouraged, to bring
their own vehicles for the eight-week program Who can I contact to
receive more information about OYC? For more information e-mail
us at info@oryc.net.
Monday through Thursday,
each day starts with a worship and training session, followed by lunch. Team
members begin working, sharing magabooks door-to-door, by 1 p.m. Though they approach
door solo, team members work in a buddy system, with another team mate placed
across the street, for safety and moral and spiritual support. Team members
conclude their work at 9 p.m. or sundown, whichever comes first. An hour is
given for a dinner break, from 4:30 to 5:30.
Our evening vespers is a
time for reflection and thanksgiving to God on what He's done for the team
during the week as well as a time to plan for church programs held on Sabbath
in area churches.
On Sabbath, team members
lead out in church services throughout their ministry area.
Sunday is a day off for team
members. Many team members use this day for relaxation as well as socializing
with their teammates. Often team-wide social activities such as boating,
playing basketball or swimming are planned for this day.
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