2019 Response

Project Transformation Central Texas 1310 S. Collard St. Fort Worth, TX 76105-1609 817-531-6540 chelseajones@ctcumc.org w projecttransformation.org/central-texas F facebook.com/PTcentraltexas L @projtranCTX CONTACT: Chelsea Jones, Program Director Project Transformation Oklahoma 1501 NW 24th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73106-3635 405-530-2008 kricks@okumc.org w projecttransformation.org/oklahoma F facebook.com/projecttransformationok L @projtranOK CONTACT: Kelsey Ricks, Program Director AFFILIATIONS: United Methodist Church

AFFILIATIONS: Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus GOAL OF PROGRAM: To contribute to integral human development by evoking values and attitudes that promote evangelization, solidarity, justice and human rights above all for those most excluded. TYPE OF PLACEMENT: Network with a variety of organizations in El Salvador to provide help in schools, after school tutoring, parish outreach, work with malnourished children, senior citizens, sports programs, recreational programs, work building houses and roads, teaching reading and writing in Spanish to adults. AREA OF SERVICE: El Salvador- San Salvador and surrounding areas LENGTH OF SERVICE: Short-term service: 7-10 days. REQUIREMENTS: No one under 16 unless approved by mission coordinator. Spanish is not necessary but it is helpful. All talents and gifts can be used. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Each volunteer is asked to pay $1,400 dollars to cover airfare, living expenses, transportation within the country, and a donation to the site where they work. They are encouraged to raise part of the money by fund raising. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Project Fiat has a house for volunteers that was built in 2004. It is located in a safe section of San Salvador called Colonia Medica. We have four dormitories that will house up to 42 people along with meeting rooms, chapel, dining room, etc. SIZE OF PROGRAM: The volunteer house holds up to 42 volunteers per session. We have had over 1000 volunteers since the program began in 2004. TRAINING: Volunteers are encouraged to educate themselves on the history and current events of El Salvador. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please contact us for list of dates for trips and deadlines for paying. Project Transformation National Office 4024 Caruth Blvd. Dallas, TX 75225-5403 469-513-2590 lindh@projecttransformation.org w projecttransformation.org F facebook.com/projecttransformation L @projtran

GOAL OF PROGRAM: To provide young adults hands-on opportunities to build lasting relationships with under-served children and youth, live in intentional Christian community, experience cultural and socio- economic diversity, and explore various vocations in ministry and service. TYPE OF PLACEMENT: Long-term: One-year service fellowships (Dallas and Nashville chapters only); Full-time and part-time positions available; Young adults plan and lead after-school programs for elementary children during the school year and lead summer day camp programs for children and youth during the summer, live in Christian community; participate in ongoing training and weekly leadership courses; participate in worship at their site churches; and explore different vocations in ministry and service. Short-term: 8-10 week summer internships; full-time; dates vary by location (all locations below); Young adults work in teams to implement an eight-week summer day camp for children and youth; live in Christian community; explore various vocations in ministry or service; participate in weekly worship service and daily devotions; and participate in worship at site churches. AREA OF SERVICE: Long-term: Tennessee (Nashville); North Texas (Dallas) Short-term: North Texas (Dallas, Denison); Central Texas (Fort Worth); Rio Texas (San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley); Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Bartlesville, Mangum, Enid, Muskogee); Tennessee (Nashville, Memphis, Woodbury, La Vergne, Clarksville); Pacific Northwest (Vancouver, WA); DC (Washington, DC); Indiana (Indianapolis). LENGTH OF SERVICE: Long-term: Dallas: 11.5 months (Sept. 1 - early August); Nashville: 11.5 months (end of May - early May). Short-term: Summer (typically June - early August but dates vary by location) REQUIREMENTS: Must have one year of college or at least 19 years old. Competitive applicants will be highly motivated, self-starters, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; enjoy working with children and/or youth; be open-minded; have a desire to love and serve others; be dedicated to living in community with other young adults in a structured environment; and be interested in exploring vocations in ministry and service. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Long-term: Benefits vary by site, but typically includes a living stipend (ranging from $2,133 - $12,100, depending on service type), community housing, and travel reimbursement. Short-term: Living stipend for the summer (ranging from $1,500 - $2,500 depending on location), room and board. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Long-term: Living arrangements vary by chapter location, but community housing is typically provided for full-time positions and may be available for part-time positions. Short- term: All summer interns are required to live in intentional community.

CONTACT: Eric Lindh, Chief Executive Officer Project Transformation Indiana 7160 Shadeland Station Way Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-284-0833 galloway@ptindiana.org w projecttransformation.org/indiana F facebook.com/projecttransformationindiana L @pt_indiana CONTACT: Allison Galloway, Program Director Project Transformation DC 25 53rd St. NE Washington, DC 20019 615-429-0996 mmelton@projecttransformationdc.org w projecttransformation.org/washington-dc F facebook.com/projtrandc L @projtranDC CONTACT: MK Melton, Program Director

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