This application contains the required information for your participation in the VIMM trip: an Application form, a Standard of Conduct Agreement, and a Pastor's Recommendation form. Please complete or get each of these forms to the appropriate person and return to the VIMM office. If you do not have a pastor, it will be necessary for you to have letters of personal recommendation written by a non-family member and returned directly to VIMM. In the letter, the person making the recommendation should describe his/her relationship with you. If you have been a VIMM team member within the past 12 months, please complete page 1 & 2 and any information that has changed since your last trip and a Standard of Conduct Agreement. A new recommendation form is not required.
Please inquire about our policies regarding applicants under age 18 and requests for extended stays, either going before or returning later than the team. The Extended Stay Form must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the trip date.
You must have all materials returned to the VIMM office by the dates indicated. At that time, the team leader will review your application and evaluate your position on the team. If your application is approved, we will notify you with the cost of the trip and deadline for the payment. We will also notify you if you are not chosen for this team and sincerely hope that you will consider another VIMM trip.
If someone wishes to help pay for your trip, checks must be made to VIMM in order for that person to receive a receipt. Cost is generally based on airfare from Atlanta, GA. (If coming from a different city, the trip cost does not include your additional airfare to meet the team--usually in Atlanta, Houston, or Miami. You will be notified with the additional fare.)
All payments are NON-REFUNDABLE and become the property of Volunteers in Medical Missions. Excess funds will be designated for the team member's future trip and must be used by the team member within 2 years. After that time the funds will be transferred into other VIMM accounts.
We have limited scholarship funds available for resident physicians, last minute medical professionals, translators, clergy, and support personnel who are recommended by the team leader. Contact us for more information.
Estimated Due Dates for Payment:
A deposit of approximately 1/2 the trip cost will be due approximately 4 months prior to the trip.
Full payment will be due approximately 3 months prior to the trip. The Trip Verification form in the Acceptance Package will have final cost and payment deadlines.
A passport is required for all trips and generally takes 6-8 weeks to obtain. The cost is approximately $130.00 and the passport is good for 10 years. If you already have a passport, please check the expiration date. If it expires within 6 months from the departure date of the trip, please have it renewed. Most countries require 6 months before expiration. We will also be requiring a copy of your passport. The travel agent will need the information from this to get our group tickets. To find out how to get a passport, visit the State Department's travel Web site at http://www.travel.state.gov. See the list of places to process your passport at http://www.iafdb.travel.state.gov/. (Just type in your zip code). Off peak time for applying for a passport is between August and December.
VIMM is an inter-denominational organization with team members coming from varied backgrounds. Our mission is to reach - and heal - the sick and hurting throughout the world.
Thank you for your desire to serve God through medical missions. If you need assistance applying please email at missions@vimm.org or call 800-615-8695.Please type your full name in the box below to agree.
