Mustard Seed Communities
What to Expect on Mission
7:00 Breakfast
8:30 Work Projects (Painting, Farming, Laundry)
10:00 Circle Time with Residents
10:30 Work Projects
12:30 Midday Prayers
1:00 Group Lunch
2:00 Work Projects
5:00 Movie Night with Residents
6:30 Group Dinner
7:00 Community Time
Cost
Mustard Seed requires that we raise a minimum of $950 per person, which is one of their most consistent sources of income. Participants are also responsible for the cost of the flight, on average around $850. This constitutes the total cost of $1800 per participant.
Participants fundraise the cost of their mission trip through a Letter Writing Campaign, and CrowdRise page.
We also recommend $100 in USD for souvenirs — all food is included in the cost of the trip!
Mission Trips
Mustard Seed has hosted short-term mission trips since 1993, a program based on meaningful interaction with children with disabilities, tangible work projects, and participation in authentic Catholic community. It exposes participants to the reality of poverty in the developing world, and provides opportunities for daily prayer, Adoration, and reflection.Mustard Seed began in 1978 in the impoverished community of Mona Common on the outskirts of Kingston, Jamaica, as a home for a handful of abandoned and disabled children. Today, they serve over 600 children and young adults with disabilities, those affected by HIV/AIDS, and teen mothers along with their babies. It also manages a number of community outreach programs that combat poverty and provide education to local populations.We visit two locations, Sophie’s Place in Kingston and Jacob’s Ladder in Moneague.
Sample Schedule
Expectations
Students are expected to demonstrate a docile spirit and the ability to adjust to unexpected circumstances, serving the needs of Mustard Seed in whatever way they need with gratitude and joy.
All mission team members will participate in community activities including Mass, prayer time, and small group discussions.
Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited.
Required Forms
Online Registration Form & Permission Slip
Copy of Passport
Consent for Minor Travel Form (Notarized)
Flight Payment
Mustard Seed Online Registration
Background Check for Participants 18+
Contact admin@moveamountain.org with any questions regarding forms.
Immunizations
The CDC recommends Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines, but Move A Mountain does not require them.
Past Mission Trips
Packing List
A complete packing list will be provided after registration, but participants can plan to pack one carry-on bag with clothes, a towel, and swimsuit.
Move A Mountain provides toothpaste, hand soap, soap, shampoo, sunscreen, insect repellent, Gatorade & power bars, as well as linens and pillows.
Accommodations
Students will be staying in the volunteer quarters at one of Mustard Seed’s homes, Sophie’s Place or Jacob’s Ladder. Volunteer quarters have two large dorm rooms with bunk beds, one for males and one for females, two bathrooms with several showers, separate rooms for adult leaders, a room for shared meals, and a basic kitchen.
