You Can Make A Difference

Project trips for 2007 are being planned throughout the year

WHY DO WE DO IT?  
Whatever it takes, Crown Child Placement - Romania is committed to introducing children to the life changing person of Jesus Christ and helping them from their dilemma of being an orphan and without a family .  We believe having people in the lives of these kids is one of the best places for the Lord to meet and touch the heart of a child.

FOR WHOM?
We invite all individuals, churches and groups that are willing to invest their time and talents,  construction and other skills for the cause of Christ.  Serving hands and a willing heart are the basic tools.  There is work available for men and women.   Age limit is from 16 years old and up.    An application is located here which must be completed prior to visiting Romania.  All details are within the application.  For the sake of "knowing" who you are, we also ask for a reference form to be filled out on you.  We want and need people of excellent character to make a difference for these children and this ministry.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
For everyone coming to Romania, this information is critical:

--You must supply all of your own funds to get there and to stay there during the time of your visit.  Please ensure you have enough funds or have access to funds if an emergency occurs.  Credit cards and ATM's are available usually in larger cities, but elsewhere as well, so it is a good idea to have some cash on hand at all times.

--You also must be able to supply for your own medical care if in the event you get sick or injured.  This is very important that you either have international coverage or are able to pay for it in the event you wind up in the hospital or doctor's office.

--Please ensure that you of everything to take with you for the trip.  Your presence is truly desired and needed, but please understand Crown-Romania does not have the funds or wherewithal to cover any sort of claim against them.  This is a ministry for them.

WHERE?
We are located in the Targu-Mures region of north-central Romania known as Transylvania.   We have made plans to create a much different life for these children over the next several years and need your help to make that a reality.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED? 
It may advisable to bring some hand power tools, etc. if you have them. such as drills, small saws or things of that nature that you would like to use.  We will inform team members of the specific needs.   Equipment and the cost will be discussed for each individual project prior to the trip.

COST: 
This includes round trip airfare from a  U.S. gateway city, (connecting international airport), ground transportation.  Meals and lodging are usually not included, but arrangements for these will be made on a case by case basis.   Not included are lunches while on the road.  Medical and travel insurance is required and will be part of the ticket cost.  Details will be provided when a team is developed. 

A $100.00 deposit is required for registration. Each person must have a valid passport,  but no VISA is required.   For a passport, visit this site at the State Department or you can go to your local post office and get the necessary passport and photos.

* A portion of your trip cost ($100.00 USD) will go towards the expenses for the project you will be working on.  This trip and the expenses are all tax deductible. 

TYPICAL PROJECTS: 
Building a playground; renovating a restroom and rooms in a hospital and sending kids to camp. For sure, there will be some light-to-medium construction to be handled, so this will likely be a "get-your-hands-dirty" trip for some of the time.  But, what a blessing in the long run.

THINGS YOU CAN BRING:
Most of the reason you are coming to Romania is to minister to kids.  Why not consider bringing over some "gifts" for the kids.  This might include some candy, personal items such as toilet articles for the girls and boys.   Possibly some easy to read books in English to get them used to reading "In English" or some easy games, teaching materials (that may applicable to the age group you are working with). Other items of your choosing that are in good taste.   If you can locate some books in Romanian, that too, would be wonderful.  Things like candy, gum, (in other words), things that you or your kids might enjoy, they too would like them.

THINGS YOU MUST CONSIDER:
We believe we must be an example to the host country and the ministry we are representing.  We ask that  you choose your dress carefully.  Gentlemen:  If you're working outside, acceptable "work clothes" are okay..  Shorts are alright (not too short), dresses (long and to the knee) and skirts are "OK", but not the mini-variety.  Ladies, we ask that you wear a top that will cover your entire upper part of your part of your body and gentlemen, no tank-tops or "muscle shirts", as regular "T" shirts are fine.  Try to avoid the "loud" shirts or that with unacceptable writing or pictures on it.

Please be prepared to have a set or two of good casual clothes for services or going out on the town and be conscious of your conduct as you also represent your country as well the YWAM ministry in Romania.

Weather Check in Romania:  Romanian Weather Channel

A look at the Targu-Mures city area.