Maranatha: India
Overview
Maranatha offers at least two family projects each year that provide service opportunities for every family member, young and old. This year, spend Christmas in the fascinating country of India!
There is a great need for churches and schools throughout the entire country of India, and volunteers on this project will be the answer to prayers. The exact location and the type of building are still to be determined.
Depending on the number of volunteers who join and their skill sets, the group may also reach out to the surrounding community through health outreach and children’s ministry programs. During the project, younger volunteers, 12 and under, will have a chance to attend the Day Camp to experience different aspects of service and gain insights into daily life in India!
At the end of the project, the group will have the opportunity to visit some of India’s main tourist attractions.
Scope
School Construction
Community Outreach
Leaders
Karen Godfrey,
Project Coordinator
Vinish and Rachel Wilson,
Maranatha Country Director
Alice Danla,
Maranatha Volunteer Support
Itinerary
Travel Information
Volunteers will purchase all their own plane tickets. This project includes an excursion which will require volunteers to book a specific set of flights. Due to travel time you may need to leave you home a day or two before the project start date.
Maranatha representatives will meet volunteers upon arrival.
Please wait for confirmation before purchasing your airfare. Booking outside the advertised flight windows could result in additional fees and missed portions of the project.
Travel Resources
CI Azumano Travel:
800-454-4099 or by email corporatetravel@ciazumano.com
Butler Travel:
503-879-5005 or by email info@butlertravel.com
India Facts & Figures
CAPITAL
New Delhi
POPULATION
1.22 billion
LANGUAGE
41% Hindi, 8/1% Bengali, 7.2% Telagu, and various other languages.
CLIMATE
Varies from tropical monsoons in the south to temperate in the north
RELIGION
80% Hindu, 13% Muslim, 2% Christian
CURRENCY
Indian Rupee
Entry Requirements
All passports must be valid for at least six months from the dates of intended return.
Tourist Visa
COVID-19 Requirements
Medical Requirements & Precautions
Tetanus shot (required)
Hepatitis A & B (recommended)
Typhoid (recommended)
COVID-19 (recommended)
Antimalarial medication, other than chloroquine (recommended)
Japanese Encephalitis (recommended, dependent upon project location)
Visit the Center of Disease Control and Prevention website for more details.
Contact UsWant to speak with someone at Maranatha directly? Please call our office at 916.774.7700 to speak with a volunteer specialist. Alternatively, you can send us an email.