Reaching Galicia/Spain

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Journey Type

Outreach

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Country

Spain

Journey Overview

Based in the city of A Coruña on the North West coast of Spain, you will be helping at English conversation clubs or classes and any workshops we might have during your time here. You will be attending a local Baptist church in Spanish. You will be involved with the church youth group and any other events the church might have during your time here. To help the OM team in the different activities they have during your time here.

Price excludes non-refundable deposit of £50, flights, 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 and would like to apply, please enquire with the dates and length you are hoping to go.

As part of our Safeguarding policy, you may require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost an additional £15.

What To Expect

You will work alongside OM workers and participate in their team meetings. Expect to follow a weekly schedule of different ministry activities. If you are here in July you will be part of the “Way of St. James” (Camino de Santiago) outreach, a hike of around 120km where you will be sharing the gospel with pilgrims from all over the world. Please understand that while you are serving with us, you won't be able to travel around Spain so do not expect holidays. However you will get one day off every week, where you can visit and do any sightseeing around the province of A Coruña. The budget doesn't include any extra money for sightseeing or any transportation outside of A Coruña city.

Participant Profile

Age Range: 18-60

We are looking for people who are teachable, flexible and passionate about sharing the gospel amongst the least reached in Spain. You should be a Jesus follower with a strong desire to share the love and gospel of Jesus Christ with other people, working with the local church. You must be at least 18 years old and in good health. Knowing some Spanish is not essential but it would be really helpful for you to have at least basic Spanish before coming, as many of the activities you will be involved with will be fully in Spanish.

This journey is available to applicants from:
Chile
Zambia
Faroe Islands
Andorra
Spain
Norway
Svalbard & Jan Mayen
Canada
Liechtenstein
Switzerland
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Curaçao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
Montserrat
St Kitts & Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Sint Maarten
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks & Caicos Islands
US Virgin Islands
Germany
Austria
Netherlands
Suriname
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar
Guernsey
Isle of Man
Jersey
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
United Kingdom
British Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Australia
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cook Islands
Fiji
French Polynesia
Heard & McDonald Islands
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
New Caledonia
Niue
Norfolk Island
Pitcairn Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tokelau
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Wallis & Futuna
Your country is not on the list? Please talk with us and we will try to work something out for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be accommodation provided?

You will be sharing an OM flat with other participants or OM workers. You may have to share a bedroom.

Will there be food provided?

You will need to take turns with other team members in cooking meals.

Do I need to make my own travel arrangements?

You should arrive by plane into A Coruña airport (LCG), by train into the railway station San Cristóbal in A Coruña or by bus into the A Coruña bus station.

What should my health condition be like?

In good health. We need to know about any health issues, dietary requirements, food allergies or intolerances in advance.

Do I need a visa?

Most nationalities can spend up to 90 days in Spain without a visa. However check with your local Spanish embassy what the requirements are for your specific country and if you need a letter of invitation. If you come from outwith the European Union and would like to come for more than 90 days, please contact us to discuss if this will be possible, based on the Spanish visa requirements.

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