Appalachia Service Project West Virginia, USA Summer Mission Trip 2017 Appalachia Service Project West Virginia, USA

Key Information Who: Youth (ages 14 and up) and Adults When: July 9-16, 2017 (tentative) Where: West Virginia or Western Virginia (specific site TBD) Cost: $350 per person – Scholarships available for all ages

A Christian ministry open to all people Encouraging people to act responsibly in the face of need and injustice Making homes warmer, safer and drier for low-income families

Year-round presence in Central Appalachia (26 centers in KY, NC, TN, VA, WV) 17,000 volunteers repair 650 homes each year Since 1969, over 17,000 homes repaired for poor, elderly or disabled residents

Volunteer Experience Housing: Public sites (schools, community centers, etc.) – details depend on site Meals prepared by local staff Work teams of 7 (2 adults/5 youth or 5-7 adults) dispersed to individual homes Light construction work – materials/tools provided

Typical Work Day 7:00-8 am Rise & shine, devotions, breakfast 8:30-4:30 pm   Work day (Noon lunch break at the work site) 5-6 pm   Crew check-in 6-7 pm   Dinner 7-10 pm  Center cleanup, Evening Gathering, free time 10:30-11 pm   Quiet time 11 pm   Lights-out

Evening Gatherings Meet other volunteers Process your experience Learn about Appalachian life Spend time with the families you are serving Experience Appalachian culture – local storyteller or bluegrass band

APC at ASP Intergenerational church community – no designated “chaperones” Background checks – all participants over 18 Fundraising throughout the year Fun activity on return trip

APC at ASP Payment schedule: Learn more: 1st payment due: Oct 23 – $100 2nd payment due: Feb 5 – $125 Final payment due: Apr 2 – $125 Learn more: www.asphome.org