Ministry centre/hostel renovation on The Way of St. James
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Opportunity Overview
You will be doing practical manual tasks in the renovation of the ministry centre/hostel. We are looking for people who have practical skills in the areas of electricity, plumbing, and masonry as well as general construction skills. We are also looking for people without specific skills who are happy to do general manual labour, cleaning and renovation projects. To help with the renovation of a building which will become a ministry centre/hostel on The Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago in Spanish), a world renowned pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
This is a flexible, customisable opportunity. For married couples, families or groups, contact OM in Spain for more information and an adjusted price. Transport is not included in the price stated and so there may be an additional cost for this, depending on the circumstances of each participant. It may also be possible to come for less than 1 month, contact us to ask about this. Price excludes non-refundable deposit of £50, flights, transport, insurance & any possible vaccinations and is subject to change according to the exchange rate.
Applicants must be 18 or over.
If you live in the UK, please let us know the dates you hope to go and how long for.
As part of our Safeguarding policy, you may require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost an additional £20.
What To Expect
You will be serving God by doing skilled or unskilled manual labour in the renovation of the ministry centre/hostel. You may be working alone or alongside other people. You will also learn more about the history and current situation of the evangelical church in Spain.
The vision for the building is to host retreats for Spanish churches, community Bible study/church plant, and a hostel where pilgrims walking The Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago) will spend the night. Many of the pilgrims are walking the Camino searching for something. As a result, they are open to spiritual conversations. This strategic ministry will serve the physical needs of the pilgrims as well as provide many opportunities to share the Gospel. Join us in making this vision a reality!
You can find out more about this project here: www.orefuxio.com
Participant Profile
Age Range: 18-99
We are looking for people who:
- Speak English or Spanish.
- Desire to serve God with practical skills in electricity, plumbing, and masonry or general construction skills OR general manual labour, cleaning and renovation projects.
- Are physically able to undertake manual labour.
- Are flexible, willing to listen and learn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be accommodation provided?
You will sleep in the ministry centre/hostel in the village of Os Muiños, about 5km from the nearest town of Muxia. You may be sharing a room with other people of the same gender. Sheets and towels will be provided. The ministry centre/hostel has wifi and laundry facilities.
Will there be food provided?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. We can usually cater for different dietary requirements or food allergies (vegetarian, lactose free, gluten free etc.) as long as we know about this in advance.
Do I need to make my own travel arrangements?
If you are flying you should arrive by plane into A Coruña airport (LCG) or Santiago de Compostela airport (SCQ). If you are travelling by train you can arrive into the train station in A Coruña or Santiago de Compostela. There are then public transport links to the town of Muxia.
What should my health condition be like?
You need to be physically fit and able to undertake physical manual labour on a daily basis as well as frequently walking up and down stairs.
Do I need a visa?
Most non-European participants can be in Spain for up to 90 days without a visa. However check with your local Spanish embassy what the Spanish entry requirements are for your specific country.
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