When: October 30-November 3, 2011
Cost: $395 per person- includes transportation, housing (4 nights double occupancy), and tourist activities in Gettysburg, PA.
What: The Learn and Serve Bus Trip is a hands-on, educational mission opportunity that will take participants from Illinois to volunteer at the CWS warehouse in New Windsor, MD. The warehouse is where CWS blankets and kits are collected, packed and shipped to those in need. Participants will also learn about fair trade and the life-saving work of SERRV as we volunteer in the International Gift Shop Warehouse.
The bus will leave from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Joliet, IL. En route we will learn about the work of Church World Service, enjoy fellowship and rest. Each morning will include devotions and there will be down time in the evenings for conversation, games or quiet time. One evening will include a presentation by Joan Maruskin who is the Religious Services Program Administrator for the CWS Immigration and Refugee Program. The trip is open to anyone, but volunteers should be able to stand for long periods of time, climb stairs, and be able to walk up a hill to reach the warehouse (approx. one city block).
Itinerary:
Sunday, Oct. 3o- Travel from Joliet, IL to New Windsor, MD
Monday, Oct. 31- Volunteer at the CWS warehouse or SERRV fair trade warehouse
Tuesday, Nov. 1- Volunteer at the CWS warehouse or SERRV fair trade warehouse
Wednesday, Nov. 2- Volunteer in the morning, travel to Gettysburgh, PA and Eisenhower Farm in the afternoon and evening. Dinner at a restaurant of your choice.
Thursday, Nov. 3- Travel back to Joliet, IL to begin sharing your experience with your church and community.
You can download a copy of the trip brochure which includes the registration form here.
For more information contact:
Julia Jones
CWS Illinois Office
630-200-4572
