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Further Reading
How to Plan a Safe International Mission Trip
Preparing for an International mission trip can be a daunting task. It may be even more overwhelming to plan a trip for a large group as a part of...
The Volunteer Protection Act
Download a PDF of this article. To promote volunteerism, the Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) was signed into law in 1997. This act pre-empts...