Impact Ethiopia Teams
Short Term Team Information
This is where you find all of the information for Team Leaders that you will need to be able to lead a successful trip to Ethiopia and be a part of making an impact for Christ. We look forward to having you come soon and be a part of this mission that God has called us too. If you have not already done so, please review the information on our “Home” and “About Us” page of this website so that you are familiar with the work you will be partnering in as well as what we believe. We have a variety of ways that you can be a part of the work here. Here are some of the possibilities: children’s programs, women’s and men’s conferences, health trainings, sports outreaches, and pastor’s trainings. Please contact us by email with any questions you may have at haleys@impactethiopia.net.
Team Member Registration
Once your team leader has registered your team and you have a team ID number each team member must register below. To preview the Liability Release click here. Click the link to start.
Team Member Agreement
Being an Impact Ethiopia Ministries short-term team member is a privilege and a responsibility. Together with my team, Team Leader, our host missionaries, and Impact Ethiopia Ministries, we commit to the following:
- Our Team Leader and our host missionaries are our authorities and guides. We will learn from them, listen to them, follow their example of service, love, and cultural awareness. When they set boundaries, we will respect them.
- Our team members will respect, love one another and put each other’s needs above our own. We will set respectful, culturally appropriate boundaries in how we dress, speak , and act towards one another, considering the standards of modesty, caution, and integrity. We will always defer to our Team Leader and our Host Missionaries in these matters.
- As a general rule we agree to set aside personal preferences and abstain from all forms of alcohol and tobacco use. We recognize that this may vary by context so we commit to following our Team Leader’s guidance and obeying all applicable laws.
- The costs of this trip are ours to bear. We have planned ahead and are prepared for our needs.
- We recognize that any funds given through Impact Ethiopia Ministries for this trip are considered donations to Impact Ethiopia Ministries. While in some cases they may be returned as a donation to the sending church, we do not expect ministry refunds to be returned to individuals. This is separate from individual spending money.
Resources
Passport- A United States Passport is your key to international travel. When presented abroad, it is a request to foreign governments to permit you to travel or temporarily reside in their territories and access all lawful, local aid and protections. It allows you access to U.S. Consular services and assistance while abroad. Most importantly, it allows you to re-enter the United States upon your return home. You can find more information about how to obtain your passport at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html.
Visa- It’s important for all United States citizens to check with the state department or visa service to make sure you have all the documentation needed to enter into a foreign country. http://world-visa.com
Your can pre-purchase your visa to come into Ethiopia and speed up your entry time at https://www.ethiopiaevisa.com.
Travel Warnings- Travel Warnings are issued when long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable lead the State Department to recommend that all Americans avoid or consider the risk of travel to that country. A travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government’s ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff. Please click for a list of countries listed that meet those criteria. http://travel.state.gov
STEP- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in a foreign country. You can sign up at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/enroll-in-step.html.
Immunization- Travelers should always check with the Center of Disease Control to get the latest requirements for traveling to foreign countries. Immunizations and vaccinations are required in some countries for entry and also to re-enter into the United States after visiting countries that have had outbreaks of infectious diseases. Get information for Ethiopia at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/ethiopia?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001
International Travel Information- Familiarize yourself with your destination country. Stay informed of conditions abroad that my affect your security International Travel Information.http://travel.state.gov
Currency Exchange- Impact Ethiopia Ministries missionaries will exchange your currency for you. The best way for you to get personal spending money is by bringing a check to settle up with your missionary for the money you spend. All the other trip funds will be handled by your missionaries. If you are interested in currency exchange rates you can Google “Current Exchange Rate USD to ETB,”