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About UMVIM

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UMVIM...

  • Operates on a sound theological and Biblical basis of Christian mission
  • Personalizes mission
  • Transforms all who serve and host
  • Demonstrates a partnership between the sending and hosting groups
  • Provides renewal of the home church

What is the purpose of UMVIM?

To provide a readily available and official channel in the United Methodist Church for persons to offer their time and talents in Christian mission and for those and for those desiring to host volunteers.

What can the volunteers do?

Their work includes construction and renewing of mission facilities, teaching, witnessing, conducting medical clinics, conducting Bible study or Bible School for children, and Serving in disaster relief efforts around the world.

Who can go?

Anyone who wants to serve God through a volunteer experience-either with a team (10-16 persons) or as an individual; who is in relatively good health; who completes an application form; who is willing to pay his/her own way or helps raise funds; who agrees to attend training sessions conducted by team leader prior to departure.

All persons must exhibit:

  • Flexibility and openness to other cultures and ways of worship
  • Willingness to serve in friendship and mutuality with host and host church
  • Commitment to orientation and training
  • Willingness to follow guidance of the team leader

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