PROGRAMS
Volunteer programs through Mission Volunteers and UMVIM encompass a variety of age groups and interest areas. We invite you to begin exploring them here!Global Justice Volunteers
This program provides young adults, 18-25 years old, opportunities to live and learn alongside people whose lives are shaped by justice work. Global Justice Volunteers serve in a small team of young adults and volunteer at the grassroots level for a set term of 2-3 months, exploring the links between faith and justice.
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Primetimers
Primetimers offers educational and mission service experience for older adults. Exciting 5-10 day events offer opportunities for educational forums, cross-cultural exposure, faith-filled reflection, and greater exposure to the work of the United Methodist Church and the church universal.
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Individual Volunteers
Embark on a spiritual journey with new experiences every day! Serve in approved locations around the world for two months or more where the host community has requested a volunteer. Experiences are as varied as the places where volunteers serve.
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NOMADS
This program offers persons with recreational vehicles the opportunity to share their time and skills in Christian service at mission agencies, camps, churches, and in disaster response. NOMADS enjoy fellowship with other Christians while traveling with a purpose.
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Ubuntu eXplorer Journeys
Through partnership with Mission Volunteers and the Women’s Division, United Methodist Women from the US are hosted by women’s organizations in other countries. The program allows Christian sisters to understand and share together the daily life, joys, struggles, culture, challenges, and opportunities of women.
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Health Care Volunteers
We use our knowledge and skills to serve others who might not otherwise have access to medical care. We invite and enable health care professionals to nurture and witness their Christian faith through healing ministries, providing health care to those who are suffering and in need.
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UMCOR and UMVIM Disaster Response
Mission Volunteers help with many aspects of emergency relief and recovery after a disaster strikes. Working in conjunction with UMCOR, volunteers receive emergency relief training and provide a Christian presence within a community. They address the long-term effects of a disaster, assisting in the rebuilding of lives, structures, and communities.
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teachUM
teachUM was initiated by North Central Jurisdiction UMVIM to provide mission service opportunities for those in educational professions. Needed all over the globe, teachers show how Christ is part of their lives. Examples of teachUM teams are Vacation Bible Schools, camp counseling for underprivileged children, and teaching English as a second language.
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