The following list of information consists of a collection of documents and sample materials to help churches in developing and planning for a mission service trip. In some cases, documents are downloadable and editable, for convenience (e.g. there are customizable permission forms for trips that will include minors). In other cases, materials are examples provided as guides for group leaders to develop their own material.
FORMS
- Health Information Form
- Parental consent
- Permission form (for high school students)
- Acknowledgement of risk form
INFORMATION & TIPS
- Guidelines for volunteers
- Travel planning (budgeting and packing)
- Guide for trip leaders
- FAQs from Episcopal Relief & Development
- Sample code of conduct
- Sample letter from an international diocesan representative
FUNDING
- Church Home Society
- Volunteers for Mission
- Sending Serving Grant Information
- Multi-source site at Michigan State University
- Fundraising (an example)
WORSHIP AIDS
READINGS
- Sample educational resource list (on El Salvador)
- The Bible on Mission, by The Rev. Dr. Ian Douglas
- Mission Theology, by The Rev. Dr. Ian Douglas