Preparing to Come Volunteer

Being a missionary often means bringing the gospel to places that lack access to modern technologies and medicine. Our policy at YWAM Salem is to stress the importance of vaccinations in the context of worldwide travel as a missionary. Additionally, Oregon law requires proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization be provided or a non-medical or medical exemption be signed prior to attendance at a college or university. If you have not received your MMR (Measles) vaccination, you may have to forgo your choice of outreach location and be sent to the nation of lowest risk to catching Measles. You may want to complete, or update, the following vaccinations with your local doctor: MMR, Hepatitis A and B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Polio. Please note some other vaccines could be required for outreach destinations. You may find it more cost effective to receive these immunizations in your own city or country before you arrive.

If you are arriving by plane, you must fly into PDX (Portland International Airport). Depending on the time you arrive we will either pick you up or coordinate a shuttle for you to take.

If you are arriving by train or bus, you must come into the Salem, Oregon Terminal. Our staff will be there to pick you up. 

If you are driving in, submit your specific arrival information below so we can know when to expect you.