Do I need to know how to speak spanish? |
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No. Very few of our summer interns have been fluent in spanish. Anything that you know will help, so take some time before you join us for the summer to learn some new phrases. You will be surprised how much you learn just by spending two months in Mexico. |
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Where will I be living during the Summer Internship Program? |
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While on a mission trip you will be staying in a hotel in the city of the mission trip. During mission trips to Nuevo Laredo and the time in between mission trips you will be staying at the International Harvesters Institute (VCH's Bible School in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico). |
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| Does the price of the internship include my travel expenses to Laredo? |
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No. The price of the internship does not include travel to or from Laredo. For more information on prices see the Finances page. |
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| Will I need to bring extra money? |
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Extra spending money is recommended but not required for summer interns. It may be used for souvenirs, offerings for Mexican pastors or evangelists, extra food, extra clothes, toiletries, etc. |
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| Do people really eat dogs in Mexico? |
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| ...we don't. |
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| Will I be in the U.S. at all during the summer? |
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Yes. In between trips interns will spend some time in the U.S. to help with VCH office work, do laundry, shop for any necessary items and relax. |
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| Will I be able to write emails or make phone calls to my friends and family? |
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Yes. In between trips interns will spend some time in the U.S. to do laundry, help with VCH office work and relax. During this time interns will be able to write emails and make phone calls from the VCH office. Of course, in the case of any emergency an intern will be able to make or receive phone calls at any time during the summer. |
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| Can I bring my cell phone? |
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Yes. You can use your cell phone during free time. The International Harvesters Institute in Nuevo Laredo is very close to the American border and many people are able to use their American cell phone service there (at appropriate times). |
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I don't currently have a set of Marracas or a large Mexican sombrero- do I need those before I can come? |
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Most of our interns in the past have mangaged to get along without them, though you will have the opportunity to purchase them if needed. |
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| What should I pack? |
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You should have at least two weeks worth of clothing available without needing to do laundry. Though you may bring more than one suitcase with you to Laredo for the Summer Internship Program, you will not be permitted to take any more than one regular sized suitcase on a mission trip (outside of Nuevo Laredo), so be sure that you can fit all that you need for 7-10 days into one.
While packing, please be sure to include several pairs of work clothes (that you won't mind getting paint or cement on) and a pair of work shoes. Also several dress outfits for church (slacks and button-ups or polos for guys and long skirts for girls)
Pants are generally required to be worn during ministry (so pack at least three pairs), but modest shorts may be worn during free time. Open toed shoes such as flip-flops are not permitted during ministry times, so be sure to bring at least one pair of comfortable tennis shoes.
The weather will generally be hot, short-sleeved weather, but Mexico City is at a high altitude and has a much cooler climate with a lot of rain. For that trip, be sure to pack at least one light jacket or hoodie and a few slighly warmer shirts for night ministry.
Personal hygene items, soap and shampoo, a towel and at least one swimming suit (modest one-piece for girls, no speedos for guys). |
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As a part of the Victorious Christian Havesters Summer Internship Program you will spend your summer traveling throughout Mexico and El Salvador fulfilling the great commision of Jesus to GO and preach the gospel. You will minister to the lost and needy through dramas, street evangelism, one-on-one evangelism, school assemblies, crusades, vacation bible schools, construction and food distribution. Pack your bags and passport and get ready to GO!
Come with hands that are ready to work and a heart that is willing to serve. You will be serving youth groups and mission teams from all over the United States as they go on mission trips and you will also be serving the ministry of VCH, helping to accomplish the goal of One Million Bibles for One Million Souls. Come and GIVE up your summer for Christ.
Throughout the summer, you will receive personal discipleship and practical teaching from the VCH staff on evangelism, prayer, and your walk with God. You will GROW in your relationship with Christ through your personal time with Him, corporate worship, seeing Him move as you minister to the lost and as you die to yourself, letting Him live through you.
