Mission Aviation Ever wondered if God could use you on the
MAF Vision Trip 2015
mission field? What’s it like? Could you survive? Mission Aviation Fellowship is planning its Vision trips for the year 2015 in many parts of the world. Take the time to see and experience missions in action. Learn about the needs and how God can use you.
· Travel to Asia, Africa, South America, Haiti · Visit An MAF Base · See how MAF overcomes barriers to the Gospel with transportation and communication. · Meet and fellowship with the MAF Staff and those we serve
PO Box 47 Nampa, Idaho 83653 (208) 498-0800 Ext 1672 recruiting@maf.org
· Experience local culture · Learn first hand how God can use you and your skills.
MAF VISION TRIPS 2015 WELCOME! Thank you for your interest in Missionary Aviation. This letter will provide you with information for the 2015 MAF Vision Trips. If you have further questions please contact John Hook at Jhook@maf.org. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
PURPOSE: To see a cross-section of MAF's ministry, experience life cross-culturally and see a vision of how YOU might fit into Missions.
WHERE CAN I VISIT WITH MAF? 1. Indonesia 2. Ecuador 3. Haiti 5. Africa
WHAT DO I NEED TO TRAVEL?
1. A valid Passport where the expiration date is at least
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6 months after your departure date from your Vision Trip Country. If you do not have a passport you can download the application from http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html. Note: It can take up to 3 months to receive a passport so be sure to apply for one NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 15th. If you need to renew a passport and your first passport was issued after the age of 16, you can renew by mail. If your first passport was issued before the age of 16 you will have to present yourself at the local passport office (usually at the Post Office). A Visa - if required by the country you are visiting. MAF will help get the Visa for you, as needed. Travel Insurance – not all travel insurance is created equal so be sure to compare what is covered. We have had good results with Travellex Insurance Services. You can also look into www.MissionTripInsurance.com. You purchase this individually and can be reimbursed from the funds you raise. Round-trip tickets - MAF will purchase your NON-REFUNDABLE tickets once the money is raised. Immunizations appropriate to the country you will visit. These can also be reimbursed from your support account up to $300. NOTE: All expenses for the Vision Trip will be paid from your support account. If there are not enough funds in your account YOU WILL BE PERSONALLY LIABLE for any shortfall.
FINANCIAL AND PRAYER SUPPORT FOR YOUR TRIP: Total cost for the Vision Trip is to be paid by the student or through their support account. MAF cannot buy your airline tickets or request your travel visa, food and housing requests until all travel costs are paid or you have enough in your MAF support account to cover all costs. We strongly suggest you ask others to become partners with you on this trip both through prayer and sharing in the costs. Develop a mailing list that includes your church, friends, relatives and acquaintances and share with them that you feel the Lord is leading you into Missionary Aviation. Once accepted for an MAF vision trip, your financial partners may give to MAF and the funds will accrue in your name for the expenses of your trip. Instruct your donors to make checks out to MAF and include a note that specifies that this donation is for your vision trip. Donors can mail checks to the address below: MAF Attn. Recruiting P.O. Box 47 Nampa, ID 83653
FINANCIAL AND PRAYER SUPPORT FOR YOUR TRIP (cont): If donors would like to give online we will send you a link they can click on to contribute to your vision trip account. Another option is that donors can call 1-800-FLYSMAF and ask for the Donor Services department. Once they are connected with someone from the Donor Service department they can let them know that they would like to contribute to your vision trip. Donors will be sent a tax deductible receipt. MAF will provide you with a list of your donors and the total in your account. Please do use this information to thank donors and keep them updated during and after your trip. This same group of people may someday become your prayer and support partners as an MAF Missionary Pilot.
NOTE: All funds become a part of MAF and may only be used for your approved trip expenses. Any excess funds will belong to MAF and cannot be returned to the student or donor. These rules are in accordance with MAF’s standing as an approved non-profit, 501c3. Please explain this to your supporters.
WHAT DOES IT COST? Estimated Cost Low $1,000.00 $50.00 $400.00
Estimated cost High $3,000.00 $200.00 $560.00
In country transportation - MAF flights, taxis, buses Travel Insurance
$50.00 $100.00
$100.00 $175.00
Vaccinations
$200.00
$300.00
$1,800.00
$4,335.00
Expense Airline tickets Visas, Police Travel papers, taxes Room & Board
Total Cost
Notes depending on country depending on country based on 2 weeks depending on country depends on country and trip cost depending on country
Bring some personal cash for souvenirs, side excursions, snacks, etc.
All of these items will be taken from the support you raise which is sent to your MAF account EXCEPT Personal Cash. Note: If you do not have enough funds to cover all costs, the student must pay for anything not covered by the account. More definite cost projections will be given to you after you are assigned to a country.
WHEN CAN I GO? Most trips are scheduled during the summer breaks from college, but MAF will consider other requests. MAF may assign you to a group – usually limited to a maximum of ten people. If your college coordinates vision trips, you must be accepted through their system. At that time, please fill out and return the MAF application in order for us to have your information on record. Trips are coordinated through the MAF Recruiting Department. As you get closer to your trip you may be corresponding with the field, but please do not arrange your own trip. Note: Space for these trips will be on a first come first served basis. Priority will be given to college students in Missionary Aviation programs.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT? Please fill out the Registration form, the Emergency Information sheet, and the Authorization to Accept Donated Funds form included with this letter and return to MAF. Please include your $250 registration fee. This fee will be applied to your support account.
CONTACT US: 1. via E-Mail – recruiting@maf.org 2. via regular mail:
3. FAX: 208-498-0801
MAF c/o Recruiting PO Box 47 Nampa, ID 83653 Attn: Recruiting
4. via telephone: 1-208-498-0800 ext. 1673 or 1-800FLYSMAF ext. 1673
VISION TRIP DEADLINES: • •
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March 15th: last day of registration ($250 registration fee). April 15th: If participating in a May vision trip ALL funds for the trip must be in to purchase airline tickets. You must have enough money in your account to cover the entire vision trip or the trip will be cancelled. May 1st: If participating in a June, July or August vision trip ALL funds for the trip must be in to purchase airline tickets. You must have enough money in your account to cover the entire vision trip or the trip will be cancelled.
Note: If you do not raise enough money for a vision trip in 2015 we can hold that money for you to use the following year. We will not purchase plane tickets for your trip until you have the total amount raised for the vision trip.
Sincerely, John Hook MAF Pilot/Recruiter
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT DONATED FUNDS TO:
MAF – PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
FROM: DATE: It is my intention to participate in: ( ) Vision Trip
in MAF in (approximate date) _______________ Month
_______ Year
By this letter I authorize MAF to accept donated funds intended to meet goals related to support, outgoing, or project expenses. I understand that these donations are MAF organizational funds. If I am accepted for a Vision Trip, they will be applied in accordance with normal MAF practice. If for any reason I do not go, I understand that the funds will remain in MAF to be used for ministry needs as determined by MAF.
__________________________ Signature __________________________ Signature (Spouse – if married)
Recruiting/Vision Trip/Authorization to Accept Funds – Vision Trip. Updated 09/04/09
TRAVEL HEALTH INFORMATION Malaria- Concerning malaria prevention, taking 100 mg of doxycycline each day is probably the easiest approach. You need to start taking it 3 days before your arrival, take it daily during your time in country and 4 to 6 weeks after your trip. If you find it is too expensive, check to see if you can purchase it in your Vision Trip country. For example, it is readily available in Papua, Indonesia, so you could purchase a 1-2 weeks supply in the states and than buy the rest in Papua. Recommended immunizations: Hepatitis A —It is 2 shot series. If there’s not time to finish the series before departure it will still offer good protection. If you received this vaccination as a child, it is still good; you do not need to do it again. Hepatitis B ----A multiple shot series. Just like the Hep A series, if you aren’t able to finish the series it offers good protection. If you received this vaccination as a child it is still good. Tetanus—You need to have had a booster within the last 5 years. The U.S. standard on this is every 10 years, but for developing countries the recommendation is every 5 years. Typhoid—This is not required, but highly recommended. The capsule form is more effective than the injection. The capsules are to be taken over the course of a week, every other day at approximately the same time. The capsule form is effective for 5 years, the injection is good for 2 years. Yellow Fever—This is required for some South American countries and recommended for certain African countries. Note: Hepatitis A&B, Tetanus and Typhoid are recommended for Indonesia. For all other countries, Tetanus is highly recommended and MAF recommends Hepatitis A& B, but it is not required. Please check with your local travel health clinic or on the Center for Disease Control’s website, www.cdc.gov. The local health department is often the most inexpensive place to get immunizations.