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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Short-Term Missions or Volunteering [TD]

In this course we explore the research and look at why some of the common volunteering or service trip models are at best ineffective, and at worst, damaging to local communities. We also look at what the research says about the effect that these trips have on volunteers themselves. We must warn you though – this is one of our most confronting courses.  We encourage all course participants to sign up for the online discussion so that you can ask questions and learn from others.

Participants of this course are invited to join an online discussion group to discuss, with our staff and others in a peer-learning environment, about how you can make your short-term trips more ethical, responsible and effective.

Learning Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Objectives
  • Understand why some of the models of volunteering trips are ineffective
  • Understand the effects of short term trips on volunteers and locals
Learning Outcomes
  • Participants will be able to evaluate and plan a short term trip while remaining mindful of the pitfalls
  • Participants will be able to participate in peer learning in a safe and encouraging environment

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Short-Term Missions or Volunteering  2 hours 4 Activities
This lesson is designed for people who are seeking to understand more of the Rok Kern model, or who have existing short-term mission trips that they are seeking to improve. It is recommended for any education staff or church or ministry leaders who are considering bringing a group on one of our study tours to understand our model more fully.
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Activity 1: Identifying Your Aims  10 min
In this activity you will identify what your aims are for the short-term trip you are planning and what aims the community you are visiting might have.
Activity 2: Webinar  1 hour
In this activity you can listen to the 2019 Webinar discussing the topic: "Avoiding the pitfalls of short-term missions or volunteering"
Activity 3 – ACCI Ethical Framework  1 hour
Review your current short term trip with the ACCI framework to help identify your programs current strengths and where there could be areas of improvement.
Activity 4 – Online Forum  1 hour
In this activity is an opportunity to join an online discussion group to share, reflect and learn together.
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