The Navajo Nation - Arizona
Mission
To give kids the tools and love they need to help them meet Jesus and break the cycles of addiction.
Description
The Navajo Nation isin the heart of the Navajo NationNative American Reservation near the beautiful Canyon deChelleyNational Monument in Chinle, Arizona.The Chinle Seventh-day Adventist Church property houses the church, the Chinle Adventist Elementary School, and several staff homes. The pastor and his wife, the teacher and her husband, and the volunteers livehere. Days are filledwith program planning, interacting with the school kids, and leading the nightly meetings for children whose parents are in addiction recovery meetings. There are opportunities for outreach, leisure around the campus, or hiking on the weekends.
Quick Info
| Average fundraising goal | $4,500 |
| Living Allowance | $500 per month |
| Requirements | Must have reliable, insured vehicle and valid driver's license. Prefer two student missionaries; they must be the same sex, or a married couple without children. |
| Language | English and Navajo. Knowledge of Navajo language not necessary. |
| Timeline | 10 to 12 months starting in August. There’s potential for negotiation on the start date. |
Positions
- Leading nightlykidsmeetings (VBS style)
- Home visitations to families– may flex depending on theCOVID-19 situation
- Possibly some teacher’s assistant work at the one-room church school oncampus(grading, reading, tutoring, etc.)
More Info
Chinle, AZ, USA
Volunteers are responsible for cooking most of their meals. The pastor’s wife also cooks meals sometimes.The cooking done here is typically vegan.There is a decent amount of vegetables and fruits at the supermarket.But vegetarian or vegan alternatives for meat or dairy arenot available at the store, and some other food group areas aresparse.
Volunteers live in a mobile home with room for 1-2 volunteers. There are two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and living room area.
