COSTS
The cost for teams and interns/summer staff includes accommodation, meals and transportation for outreach. Please contact us for current prices or see page 5 of the Mission Pack.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Airport transfers to and from Murlough House will be arranged for an additional charge. The cost of transfers will vary according to numbers on team and which airport is used (Belfast or Dublin). Please see Classic Coach price list to determine approximate charge.
There is one ‘day out’ in each seven days for sightseeing – we will organize this for you, unless you desire otherwise. PLEASE NOTE – This is optional and cost of transport and expenses for the day are the responsibility of the team.
DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT
A deposit will be due as soon as dates are confirmed. If you have a good reason for cancelling your reservation after the deposit has been paid, we will refund 50% up to six weeks prior to arrival date. After that there is no refund.
Full payment of the balance must be made prior to or shortly after arrival.
PAPERWORK
Each team member is required to fill out an Application Form. Completed applications should be sent in a single batch by the Team Leader at least TWO MONTHS prior to departure.
Completed Applications should include:
- Application Form
- Team Info Sheet
- Volunteer Reference Form
- Personal Testimony (1x page)
- Recent photograph (except ‘formal’ picture)
- 2 references
- Signed Project Evangelism Covenant and Basis of Faith
- Criminal Record Check provided by Police Department (for everyone 18 and over) **
It is important that at the same time, or earlier, you complete the applications and return them to Patti McIntyre (US Coordinator) projectevangelism@yahoo.com and a copy to murloughhouse@googlemail.com so he can arrange and coordinate your programme. This needs to be completed as soon as possible to enable him to contact schools, Churches, youth groups etc.
** Due to increasing awareness of child protection issues in the UK, we are required to ensure that all staff and volunteers who, in the course of their duties, have substantial access to children, do not have any previous convictions in regard to children. For this reason, we ask that each team member, aged 18 years and over, produces a declaration from their local Police Authority with regard to any criminal convictions.
What to Bring
Clothing: The weather in N Ireland can be unpredictable. For teams visiting through the winter season (approx October-April), it is advisable to include a warm coat (preferably waterproof), an umbrella and comfortable footwear.
♦ Bring clothing, which can be layered to suit varying temperatures.
♦ Summer clothing: layering still required and waterproof jacket and/or umbrella still advisable.
♦ You should include clothes that would be suitable for church (dress/skirt for women, shirt/tie for men).
♦ Clothing for sports nights and swimsuit for summer months.
♦ Towels and washcloths; sandals for wearing to the shower.
♦ Toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.)
**** Please note: Electrical appliances in the UK operate on 240v. If you wish to bring a U.S. hairdryer or other electrical item, you should make sure it has a dual voltage switch. ****
Bedding: You need to bring a sleeping bag. Undersheets, pillows and pillowcases will be provided.
Laundry: There are laundry facilities (2 washers, 2 dryers) at Murlough House that will be available to teams at specified times in the day. The charge is £1.50 per wash and £1.50 per dry including detergent.
Money, Credit/Debit Cards etc. The currency in Northern Ireland is Pounds Sterling (£)
Your main expenses are all covered, but you will probably need some spending money for entrance to tourist sites, postcards, stamps and gift shopping. We estimate that $200-$500 would be adequate. You have various options for how to bring and change your money. (Please note - Some Banks won’t accept $100 bills)
Exchanging dollars in N. Ireland - within the first few days, we'll take you to the bank to exchange dollars for £ sterling. The bank will make a charge/commission for this, so it is an option for teams to appoint one person to change all the money, and divide the single commission charge.
US Travellers Checks - you have to change these at the bank personally, again you pay commission. You will need your passport as ID, but they are secure if they get lost or stolen.
British Travellers Checks - if you buy these in the US, you won't have to pay commission to change them in N. Ireland. Again these are secure.
Please do not change money at the airport – this will take too much time if your transport is waiting.
Credit and Debit/Check cards - Most stores will accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Access credit cards, and debit/check cards linked to these. You'll save on commission and should also be able to withdraw cash from automatic teller machines (ATMs) with them. However, small shops and cafes may not accept them; so don't plan to use your credit/debit card exclusively.
Euros - If your team plans to spend time in the Republic of Ireland, say in Dublin, you will need Irish money which is Euros (same as those used in Europe). You can obtain these before you come; in Northern Ireland, or change money when you cross the border. The best way is to withdraw Euros from the ATMs when you get there.
Vacation Insurance - each team member needs to ensure that they have health care coverage for the duration of their stay.
