1-Month South Africa

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One month of serving and growing in Christian community!

During your 1-month mission trip to South Africa, be prepared for an amazing cross-cultural experience. As an IMMERSION team member, you will have an active role in creating healthy relationships by living with host families, working alongside local people, and sharing leadership with your teammates. Get a realistic look at what it means to work in the mission field and how to put the needs of others above your personal plans and expectations. Broaden your perspective and discover genuine faith in South Africa. This is the perfect mission trip for college students looking to take a month off and experience life outside of the classroom.

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The IMMERSION team will serve alongside local churches, schools, or other organizations, experiencing life in the community and partnering with ministries that are already making an impact. The areas commonly visited by South Africa IMMERSION teams are poverty-stricken communities faced with crime, unemployment, lack of education, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS and other social ills, but fraught with life, hope, and love in ways you've likely never experienced before.

What to Expect

What to Expect:

*Please note: IMMERSION team members are stepping into a different culture, where schedules and plans are likely to change. We expect all participants to come with flexibility and a willingness to embrace last-minute changes to schedules, ministry opportunities, and projects. That said, here are some examples of things past team members have done in this community:

Helped on farms
Helped students with homework
Cooked and served meals at schools
Taken part in construction, painting, and landscaping projects
Packed food parcels
Sorted storage units
Attended church in multiple languages (depending on host family)
Hosted a kids club (similar to VBS)
Played sports with locals
Played games with students
Shared messages at local churches
Participated in activities with host families
Explored and experienced live in the local community

Participant Requirements

Ideal 1-Month South Africa IMMERSION Candidate:

Between age 18-30
Interested in pursuing the intersections of faith and serving others
Willing to engage in various projects and serve the local community
Able to adapt to a flexible schedule
Eager to participate in conversations with locals and build relationships
Able to do engage in physical labor (construction, farm work, painting)
Willing to adjust and abide by the norms of a different culture
Able to work through conflict and problem-solve well
Willing to follow and abide by safety guidelines and expectations

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Hear from past IMMERSION team members!

“IMMERSION was the most impactful and meaningful thing I have ever done. The authentic and loving relationships you will create are more meaningful then you could ever think.”

Eden P. 3-Month Belize IMMERSION

“IMMERSION is whatever you put into it, so give it everything, be self-sacrificing and lean into God through all of it. This has been one of the best experiences of my life, and I highly recommend it.”

Kailene C. 6-Month Africa IMMERSION

“Expect to be convicted and challenged, and learn how beautiful God is and how detailed he made every single person! Experience scripture coming to life, and understand more fully your calling in the world.”

Ian O. Costa Rica / Africa Gap Year IMMERSION

“IMMERSION shows you how God is the God of every language, every culture, and every country. Take the plunge! Chase after the Lord and see how truly incredible He is.”

Mary A. 3-Month Costa Rica IMMERSION

“Absolutely 100% no questions asked—GO! It will be the best month, 3 months, or 6 months of your life. You will learn and grow so much and experience so many things other people will never have the chance to.”

Erica H. 3-Month South Africa IMMERSION

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