Brochures / Booklets / Videos / Training Manual
These resources are great for local church mission fairs, Conference and Jurisdictional meetings, and many other times or events where you share the United Methodist Volunteers In Mission story. Many of them are available free of charge, unless otherwise noted (you pay only for postage and handling) from Cokesbury. You will need to give the accompanying Stock Number per item.
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Opportunities for Individual Volunteers, Stock #5497
Triangular-shaped brochure describes purpose, criteria needed, how one can serve, tips for effective service,
how to apply, and contact information for individuals and/or couples desiring to volunteer for two months or more in an assigned location, thereby putting their Christian love in action.
To Call, To Send, To Host, To Be One - Mission Volunteers (English: stock #5487; Spanish: stock #5548)
A six-page fold-out leaflet highlighting a wide variety of opportunities for individuals, groups, and young adults interested in becoming Mission Volunteers. It contains a complete listing of whom to contact for additional information.
Primetimers: An Educational and Service Experience for Mature Adults (stock #5550) A brochure outlining a new program for our denomination. Primetimers blends the cultural and educational aspects of Elderhostel with an age-sensitive Christian service component from Volunteers in Mission. The program offers intentional education, fellowship formation, faith-reflection, and cross-cultural appreciation in short-term experiences, both nationally and internationally. A tear-off panel for additional information is included.
United Methodist Fellowship of Health Care Volunteers (stock #5477) Brochure describes the work and mission opportunities available for health care volunteers in the US & other countries.
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission Training Manual for Team Leaders with an accompanying CD, revised 2005 (stock #3206)
A comprehensive manual outlining the complete process for leading UMVIM teams. Includes suggested agendas for team meetings, forms, fundraising ideas, cultural sensitivity exercises, sending forth services, and much more. $23.00
Global Justice Volunteers (stock #5598)A 5 x 6 ½" brochure highlighting the Global Justice Volunteers program. The program provides mission opportunities for young adults (ages 18-25) interested in living and learning alongside people who are working for justice around the world. Volunteers travel in teams of 2 to 4 persons and serve two to six months.
Global Justice Volunteers Poster (stock #5479) An 11"x17" colorful poster featuring youth, and showing information about a program aimed at 18-24 year-olds who serve for two to six months in Third World countries, learning about and working on justice issues. Free for postage and handling. 
Kidz 'n VIM Coloring Book (stock #2837) This coloring and activity book introduces children to the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission experience, explaining who VIMs are, what they do, and where they go. $10.00 for a package of 10.Joyfully Serving (stock#2716) A six-minute video showing United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (VIMs) at work. $5.00.
Faithful and Responsible, United Methodist Encounters in the Holy Land (stock #5499) A colorful tri-fold brochure that highlights the UMC Visits Program and opportunities for groups to have a richer experience during a visit to the Holy Land, either as an UMVIM team, or as individuals.
United Methodist Volunteers and the Advance (stock #5364) A booklet illustrating some of the many ways United Methodists practice their faith by sharing their skills, their resources, and their love; and explains how local churches can support mission volunteer programs, as well as related ministries, through the Advance.
For Additional Information
You can contact your Jurisdictional or Annual Conference UMVIM Coordinator
or
Clinton Rabb
Assistant General Secretary, Mission Volunteers Program Area
General Board of Global Ministries
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 330
New York, NY 10115
Tel. 1-800-554-8583 or (212) 870-3825
Email: crabb@gbgm-umc.org