YMI Team FAQ
After I sign up what happens?
Once we receive your application, you will be notified that we are processing. Processing and evaluation can take some time depending on the number of applications we have received. If you have not heard back from us for a few weeks it's probably because we are really busy. We will get back to you in time for you to make travel arrangements to get to your Training Camp location.
Are there age restrictions for going on a Tier 1 YMI Team?
Yes. You need to be 14 by the time of your trip.
Are there age restrictions for going on a Tier 2 or 3 YMI Team?
Yes. You need to be 15 by the time you attend Training Camp and 16 by the time of your trip.
Where are your Training Camps?
A list of our Training Camps can be found on our "Join a Team!" web page. We have Training Camps at locations across the U.S. in the summer and fall.
If I have to fly to Training Camp will YMI pay for it?
No. It is the responsibility of the participant to pay for transportation to and from Training Camp. Each youth participant can, however, be reimbursed for their expenses if they exceed their fundraising goal for the trip with enough to cover the full amount of their travel to Training Camp.
* Adult leaders who are accepted by YMI to lead a team will have their airfare paid for by YMI if they need to fly to a Training Camp.
What happens at Training Camp?
You meet your team and team leaders, learning how to work as a team and training for your trip. Your team will go through basic ministry training, team building and cultural awareness training. We can't tell you everything about it because you wouldn't get as much out of it if we did!
How much do your trips cost?
Generally speaking, our international trips can range from $2,800-$3,600. This covers everything, including airfare. These prices are estimates and can change based on the cost of airfare to and from certain locations and the current world economy.
Does my $50 application fee go toward my trip cost?
No. The $50 application fee pays for your training.
When do we find out where we are going?
If you apply for a Tier 1 or 2 trip, you will be signing up to go on a specific trip, so you will already know exactly where and when you will be going on your trip. If you apply for a Tier 3 trip you will find out the exact location of your trip a the training.
Where have you gone in the past?
YMI started in March of 2007. We have trained teams to go to Ukraine, South Korea, Brazil, Guatemala, Philippines, and South Africa. These are not the only countries we will send teams to, but gives you an idea of where we send teams. As of right now we have contacts on five continents and are adding new locations each year.
