Team Member Application
Clean Water for Taguasco
A cooperative project of:
Taguasco Partnership of Partners (PCUSA)
- Highland Presbyterian Church (Maryville, TN)
- First & Franklin Presbyterian Church (Baltimore, MD)
- First Presbyterian Church NYC (New York, NY)
- First Presbyterian Church of DeLand (DeLand, FL)
The Presbyterian-Reformed Church, Taguasco, Cuba (IPRC)
We're seeking an additional one to four persons
to travel with a team of eight to Taguasco
and an additional team of people working from home,
to help support the project.
Interested?
Please fill out the form below.
Please select all that apply
Helpful but not required
For travel planning only
If "Yes" to any above, please provide brief details.
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Ability to present information to others in an interesting manner
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Ability to work with other adults and children
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Ability to act silly and sing in front of others
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Love of children and community
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Patience and understanding
Plan and implement logistics, help maintain records and reports, coordinate communications with team members, partners, and Living Waters for the World.
Train our partners on the Living Waters for the World health curriculum, teach the community in a fun and interactive way the importance of hand washing and how to use clean water (instructional materials and support provided)
Learn how to assemble, operate, and maintain the clean water system, so that you can teach our partners and pass along those skills (training provided).
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Commitment to sharing God’s love through clean water
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Enthusiasm!
Qualifications for team member:
Qualifications for team member:
how you would like to assist (fundraising, organizing, etc.)
other areas of interest
I understand and accept that planning for water visits starts well before the date of departure and does not end once we return home. Therefore, as a team member, I expect to participate fully in orientation and pre-visit planning, activities during the visit, debriefing, and post-visit activities.
I understand and accept that there is a zero tolerance policy for drug use, excessive alcohol consumption, sexual or verbal harassment or abuse of any kind.
I understand and accept that team members must be flexible, cooperative, and strive to maintain a positive attitude, especially during challenging circumstances. I agree to cooperate at all times with team leaders and will honor and respect the customs, language, and traditions of our hosts.
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Experience or interest in one or more of the following technical skills:
Plumbing, electrical, and/or carpentry -
Ability to work and stand for extended periods of time (for 4-5 days), working outside in variable weather without air conditioning
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Ability to lift 30 or more pounds
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Ability to instruct and train others. Each team member will do the work, instruct others to perform the work, and provide training on all parts of the system.
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Not afraid to get your hands dirty
Qualifications for team member:
Non-compliance with any of the items above will result in removal from the team.
I understand that by selecting this checkbox, I am committing to do my utmost to reflect the love of Christ when interacting the Taguasco community, with team members and with all we meet while working with our partners. I understand that I am representing not only our four churches and Living Waters for the World, but I am also a representative of our faith, in peace, in Christ.
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Submission deadline: October 1, 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED through November 15, 2025
PC(USA) partners with Taguasco, Cuba
Highland Presbyterian Church (Maryville, TN)
First & Franklin Presbyterian Church (Baltimore, MD)
First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York (New York, NY)
First Presbyterian Church of DeLand (DeLand, FL)