Volunteering
Terms and Conditions
Primary purpose
The purpose of a CMIAID SHORT-TERM WORKERS PROGRAM is to give the opportunity for Christian people to serve the Lord and to be a testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ in a foreign country. Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel and we expect that all short-term workers embarking on a period of service share that vision. We therefore expect that a workers conduct while serving will be in keeping with this vision.
If you are unsure about your suitability for such trip, this article by George Verwer called, "Ten short termer's we don't want!" can be helpful when making a decision.
Not for sightseeing or shopping
Short-term service is not for the purpose of sightseeing, shopping, or having a cheap holiday. It may be possible to conduct these activities during your period of service; however, they will only be done if time permits.
Discipline and conduct
CMIAID has strict requirements of conduct for short-term workers. These requirements are for the protection of short-term workers, workers, leaders, and the testimony of the work as a whole. CMIAID takes very seriously unsuitable conduct that may reflect on the work as a whole and the Christian testimony generally. All short-term workers are required to adhere to the conduct requirements, which you will be advised of if your application is approved. Short-term workers that fail to adhere to these requirements are subject to dismissal and will be asked to leave. CMIAID policy on discipline and conduct will be given in more full detail if your application for service is approved. However, broadly speaking, the policy includes matters such as:
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Dress code
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Respect of other cultures and ways of doing things
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Respect for local Christians
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Relations with other workers including those of the opposite sex
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Publication of information and photos on social media
No Extension Policy
It is CMIAID policy that a transition from Short-Term Service to Long-Term Service cannot be made in Moldova. Therefore, it is not possible, while in Moldova, to extend your stay beyond a 90-day period. CMIAID requires that if a person has the desire to apply for Long-Term Service after spending a period of time in Moldova that they leave within the 90-day period, return home, and pursue a Long-Term Service application from there. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Doctrinal Statement
It is expected that all volunteers will have read the Doctrinal Statement of both CMIAID and the Zirnesti Christian Assembly, with which CMIAID is closely associated. We understand that there are differences in view point relating to many doctrinal issues, however, we believe that agreement on the foundational doctrines, such as the Trinity, virgin birth, sinless perfection of Christ and His divinity is essential (this list is not conclusive). On other matters we accept that other views may held and simply ask that visitors respect the views held by CMIAID and the Zirnesti Christian Assembly while visiting and do not use the visit an opportunity to undermine the teaching of the local church.
Disclaimer
Short-term workers serve at their own risk. CMIAID is not liable in the event of sickness, accident, death, or for transportation or any other expense beyond that of the normal team involvement. Each short-term worker is required to have personal travel and medical insurance cover for the duration of their service and it is their responsibility to ensure that they have such a policy issued before departure.