Work and Witness:

We have two districts in Jamaica the East and the West.  Both have wonderful district facilities that can host teams of around 20 persons.  Both districts have several projects that are on-going that you could assist us with. 

You can view the on-going projects by clicking here.

Both districts are committed to having equal participation with visiting W&W teams. 

Contact Rev. Grey - D.S. of Jamaica East District

Contact Rev. Brown - D.S. of Jamaica West District

Electricity is the same as the U.S.

Bottled Water is available to purchase.

Almost all construction is block and concrete. 

US Citizens: A valid passport (no visa required) is required to enter Jamaica.

Canadian Citizens: A valid passport (no visa required) is required to enter Jamaica.

 

Work and Witness

Jamaica East District

 

 

Click Here to Download the Information Packet for Bringing a W&W Team to Jamaica East.

 

Work and Witness

Jamaica West District

Main Contact Person: Rev. Lionel Brown, D.S.   jennlionn@hotmail.com

For up-to-date info about the Gamertsfelder Medical Clinic and School click here.

This is an estimated expense and itinerary for a 10 day, 9 night, Work and Witness trip to Jamaica.  This schedule can be used as a guideline for any type of ministry a team may choose; for example construction, evangelism, medical, etc.   Keep in mind that this is only a guideline, and that each team’s budget and schedule will depend on the project selected, actual airfare cost, number of members on the team, length of stay, and type of free day activities.  

 

1.      Recommended Project Fund:      $ 9,000 -$15,000

 

2.      Personal Costs:  (This amount paid prior to departing to Jamaica)                  

 

-     Air Travel:                                          approximately  =   $ 600

-         W&W Insurance               $ 3.25 per day X 10 days  =   $32.50

-     Food and Snack items that the team will carry

-     Team T-Shirt

    

 

 

                                                                 Approx. Subtotal  = $ 632.50

                                                                                                           

      On-Island Expenses : (This amount paid to Church of the Nazarene, Jamaica West District)        

 

-     Ground  Transportation                           $15 per day x 10  =     $ 150

-     Meals (3 square catered meals)            $20 per day x 10  =     $ 200

-         Lodging ( triple occupancy)            $15 per night X 9 =  $ 135

 

 

-         Free Day ( Beach/Waterfalls)                 $15 per day X 2   =     $ 30

 

                                                             Approx. Subtotal  = $ 515

 

 

 

 

                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                          Combined Total = $1147.50

 

 

4.       Example Itinerary

 

 

 

-       Tuesday                Fly into Montego Bay, Travel to Accomodation

-       Wednesday          Work/Evangelize in Day—Worship in Evening

-          Thursday:             Work/Evangelize in Day

-          Friday:                   Work/Evangelize in Day

-          Saturday:               Free Day for Beach/Waterfalls/Golf/Shopping/Relax

-       Sunday:                 Divine Worship Service

-       Monday:               Work/Evangelize in Day

-       Tuesday:               Work/Evangelize in Day

-       Wednesday:         Work/Evangelize or Free Day—Worship in Evening

-       Thursday:             Travel Home