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Nashville
THE MUSIC CITY IS EXPERIENCING TREMENDOUS ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, AS WELL AS SEEING A POPULATION BOOM. NASHVILLE STILL REMAINS ONE OF THE TOP TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN THE COUNTRY. THE CITY IS HOME TO SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY, THE GRAND OLE OPRY, COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME, AN ACTIVE DOWNTOWN AREA, AND MANY PARKS AND UNIVERSITIES.
NASHVILLE'S GROWTH, HOWEVER, HAS ALSO CREATED AN INCREASE IN LIVING EXPENSES AND A REDUCTION IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING. HOMELESSNESS IN THE CITY IS WELL ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS ALSO STRUGGLING WITH A 40 PERCENT DROP OUT RATE.
Registration for 2024 is closed .
How You Help!
During your time in Nashville, your high school students will be partnering with local organizations who are working to alleviate poverty in its many forms among the the homeless, the poor, and children. Projects might include preparing and serving food for the homeless, working in a day shelter, volunteering at a kids camp, helping students with reading, or volunteering with those with special needs. Each day you will have opportunities to build relationships with those you are assisting as well as applying what you learn each night.
Since For You Ministries believes in working hand in hand with those in need, we do our best to put you on worksite where you work directly with those in need.
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FAQ's
How much does a mission week cost?
The total cost of a mission week is $395 per person. A $55 non refundable deposit per person is due within 14 days of your registration. 50% percent of your remaining balance is due by March 15. The final 100% of your balance is due May 1.
When is the deadline to register?
The registration deadline is January 31, but is on a first come first serve basis. We keep the number of spots available up to date so you will know if a location is full.
Who can come on a mission week?
Students who are age 14 or older at the time of the event.
Where will we be staying?
Groups will stay in classrooms or a gymnasium at a local church or school. You may need to bring your own air mattress or cot to sleep on if beds are not available.
What is the adult to student ratio?
1 adult leader for every 7 students of the same gender.
Are background checks required?
Yes, Each church group will need to conduct a national (multi-site) criminal background check and sex offender registry check on any participant (adults or students) that is 18 years and older. Church groups will then provide For You Ministries with written confirmation that every participant 18 and older has been approved to work with youth and children, and will provide written confirmation that all participants (youth and adults) are deemed safe. For You Ministries also does a background check on all it's volunteers and staff.
Will showers be available?
Yes, showers will either be available onsite in the building, in a shower trailer or truck or at the local YMCA.
Will we be serving at one site or multiple sites during the week?
It is our desire for you to experience many examples of ministry during the week. However, we seek to meet the needs of our community partners and their ministries. Some of our organizations prefer the same volunteers to come back each day.
Do we need to provide transportation?
Yes, you will need to have a way to transport your group to and from their worksite each day. Keep in mind that if you have a larger group, you will have groups at multiple sites that might be 30-45 minutes apart. We suggest having 12-15 passengers vans.
Will we be working with other groups?
It is possible that multiple groups are on the same site but it depends on the number of volunteers at each site.
When will we know what sites we will be working on?
We will let you know within two weeks, at the latest, of your trip which organizations you will be working with.
Who will lead worship?
Our worship leaders and speakers for each week are paid professionals who are use to leading youth. Our staff also help facilitate our evening sessions.
What are family groups?
Family groups are a combination of students and adults from the churches who are attending. Each group is lead by a For You Ministries staff member. During your family group we dive further into the realities of poverty, learn more about what families have to go through, and seek to come up with new solutions to problems in our communities while discussing what we learned on our sites each day.
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