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 "It's so great to see how different denominations can accomplish something when the goal is the same: to glorify God in all that we do! This has really shown us the importance of what unity can do." (Read more of Letter from the Field)
- Jim and Jill V.
Master Mechanics from Canada
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 USA - Ozark, Arkansas
Youth With A Mission
Web Page
YWAM Ozarks
was pioneered in November 2003, and its present location atop Manitou
Mountain was acquired in September 2005. It is located on 44 acres 968
feet above sea level with a view of the Arkansas River Valley. It is
nestled between the Boston Mountains, to the north, and the Ouachita
Mountains, to the south. This beautiful plateau location in a small
town setting provides a secluded atmosphere, where young people can
come away from the normal distractions of life to reflect on their
lives and focus intensely on their relationship with God, while still
providing relatively easy access to regional service opportunities.
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The Town
Ozark is located 40 miles
east of Fort Smith in the west-central part of Arkansas at the southern
tip of the Ozark Mountain Range. While Ozark is a small town
(population 3,525), both its proximity to Interstate 40 and the Fort
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Opportunities
Abundant opportunities for service
are available. Opportunities include: kitchen workers, housekeeping and hospitality,
facilities and maintenance upkeep, grounds, office workers, and IT and
website skills. Carpenters, plumbers, and mechanics are also
welcome. Individuals may register to help throughout the year. If
you're 18 or older, in good health, and able to volunteer two weeks to
three months, please join us. Volunteers work 40 hours per week.
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
A "Cafetorium" - combined facilities for the campus cafeteria and meeting hall is currently underway with a specific need for experienced trades people.Such as an electrician, carpenter, plumber,& an HVA/C person. A steel roof & a suspended ceiling also needs to go up. Also a tile floor & there is also some refrigeration servicing to be done.Go to this link for some pictures
http://www.ywamconnect.com/sites/ywamozarks/Cafetorium
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Accommodations
Lodgings and meals will be provided for Mission Builders. Rooms are dorms that house
two to four people. Each room has its own shower, sink, and toilet.
Staff, students, and mission builders all eat together.
Hook-up for RV's are available. Mission Builders with RV's are more than welcome.
Ozark is famous
for the Rivertowne Barbecue Restaurant if you want to try some local
grub!
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Recreation Information
Opportunities for outdoor
activities are almost endless. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, mountain
biking, hiking, camping, swimming, rock climbing, and hang gliding
areas are all within a one hour drive. There are also museums and civil war sites in the area. In the spring, Class II rapids
can be found on the Mulberry River, and in the fall, the colors of the trees are beautiful.
Transportation
Transportation is provided to and from the Ft. Smith airport if arriving by air.
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Description
YWAM Ozark desires to train and launch
thousands into missions from the Ozark plateau region. Currently YWAM
Ozarks runs a fall School of Biblical Studies New Testament course, a
winter Discipleship Training School. In the summer we provide Mission
Adventures and Mission Exposure programs for youth groups. We host an
outreach to New York City over the Christmas season for our combined
SBSNT and DTS schools.
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Documents
None required for Americans and Canadians. Non-USA citizens should check with your local embassy.
Medical Information
There are no vaccinations required
for living/working here. The nearest hospital is about 10 minutes away.
On-base treatments available would be limited to first-aid kits. There
is no doctor or nurse at the base.
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Contact
Contact MBI for more information on how you can help at this location!
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