Cambodia Destinations International
Students will be helping prepare for the new school semester and do some English teaching. They will interact with the dorm students and help plan youth activities with youth committee. $2,700.00
Six Trainees
Dominican Republic Blue Ridge international
It is our goal to give students a true glimpse into the daily life of living as a missionary here, the exciting, the mundane and the unknown. You will get a glimpse of church life and daily duties. There will be opportunity to work at a local sawmill and or other local mission projects alongside many of the young men from the local church. As a consequence you will be immersed in Spanish. Other potential activities include, helping with a children’s bible school, maintenance around the mission, clinic & vehicles, potential construction projects, etc. $1,300.00
Mateo Miller Two Male Trainees
Dominican Republic, Jimani Int’l. Faith Missions
Trainees will be involved in day-to-day ministries working beside the missionaries. These include meeting the spiritual needs of church attendees and community, visitation, tract distribution, vocational trips, Bible school and Bible classes for children, youth, and adults, etc. $1,450.00
Joe Schlabaugh Two Male or Two Female Trainees
Grenada Olive Branch Menn. Missions
Grenada is a mountainous, tropical island in the West Indies with a population of 100,000 people. The weather in July is a mix of hot sun and rain showers. You will have countless opportunities to minister with the missionaries to children and youth through Bible clubs, youth activities, church activities and day-by-day interaction. You will have opportunities to minister to community people by visiting in their homes, Bible studies, manual labor projects and more. Trainees will live with the missionary while helping him in Bible studies, tract distribution, children’s ministries, manual labor projects, etc. $1,800.00
Leonard Bauman Two Male & Two Female Trainees
Guatemala, El Chal Jungle Breezes Youth Ministries
Volunteers at the Good Samaritan Clinic will have a chance to see how nurses care physically and spiritual for their patients. Duties will include prepping supplies, assisting in the pharmacy and other projects related to the operation of the clinic. Volunteers will see firsthand the challenges of being a provider in a developing country and what inspires the clinic to help their patients day after day. $1,800.00
Steve Miller One Male or One Female Trainee
At the Mission Base, volunteers can expect to be involved in caring for JBYM visitors, housekeeping duties, meal preparation and jobs related to mission maintenance and upkeep. We will try to customize volunteer responsibilities according to each persons abilities and interests. The work of the Mission Base is primarily a support role for JBYM. Those that work there will have a view into what it takes to operate a mission and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. $1,800.00
Stuart Riest One Male or One Female Trainee
At the Tree of Life School volunteers can interact with children from preschool to 9th grade. They will have the opportunity to teach English classes, help on the school bus, and assist with other duties related to the operation of the school. Volunteers will learn what it takes for the teachers to reach their students who come from varied, but often difficult backgrounds. They will see the relationships that form to make teaching a rewarding service. $1,800.00
Cesar Vasquez One Male or One Female Trainee
Guatemala, Sayaxche Jungle Breezes Youth Ministries
The La Anchura Boy’s Ranch will put volunteers right beside the staff and boys on a remote jungle ranch. They can expect to be involved in daily chores with the various animal projects, help with selling products that the ranch produces, and perform other tasks that are necessary to operate the ranch. Volunteers will learn the reason behind the daily structured activities at the ranch and how these activities benefit the staff and the boys. $1,800.00
Peter Hiebert One Male or One Female Trainee
*Guatemala, Guatemala City Mennonite Air Missions
Trainees will be assigned to mission posts to work alongside the missionary. They will help in work projects, personal evangelism, cottage meetings, tract distribution, and Bible studies. Spanish language study available. $1,550.00
Andrew Crider Four Trainees
*Ireland, Waterford Comeragh Wilderness Camp
Comeragh Wilderness Camp exists to share God’s love in a therapeutic and educational environment. Group structure and routine are fundamental solutions to the behavioral problems of young lads. Trainees who come to Ireland can expect to experience the day-to-day life at camp including interactions with students and chiefs, maintenance projects, and support to long-term staff. Flexibility and creativity are essential aspects of life at camp. Trainees may also assist Comeragh Stores, the shop and bakery which raises funds and builds community spirit and support for Camp. Come prepared to gain a new appreciation for positive personal growth. $1,650.00
Quentin Weaver One Male & One Female Trainee
Kenya Christian Aid Ministries
Karibu (welcome) to the beautiful country of Kenya. From the central highlands to northern deserts, Kenya offers a vast array of scenery and culture to experience. Be prepared to relate with children in the local neighborhood through Bible classes and daily interactions. There are many hands-on opportunities such as visiting hospitals and schools with literature. Trainees may possibly even join the Christian Aid Ministries team on a mission trip to Northern Kenya, a desert that is home to many unreached and less-reached traditional tribes. Opportunities abound to spread the light and love of Jesus. Whether shopping in the local markets or ministering in marginalized communities, be prepared to be impacted in ways you never imagined. $1,550.00
Luke Kurtz Two Male & Two Female Trainees
Liberia, Monrovia Christian Aid Ministries
Christian Aid Ministries of Liberia welcomes students to come enjoy Africa and its people and see the many physical and spiritual challenges present in this country. Students coming here will experience interacting with those living in abject poverty in various ways. This includes travelling with native CAM employees distributing food, clothing and Christian literature or holding evangelistic meetings. Students will likely take a several days long, dirty, scorching trip to the African interior in which you may be privileged to sleep in a native mud hut home and not only experience the challenges of primitive living but also the spiritual darkness and occult practices of a society ignorant of and disobedient to the things of God. Visiting orphanages and teaching at the week long Summer Bible School at Tower Hill (CAM base) is always a highlight and both activities provide many opportunities to interact with children. Ladies also spend time at the CAM base doing small projects such as painting, sewing or perhaps passing out CAM layette bundles at a clinic or hospital. For the men, there are always lots of CAM compound maintenance projects, work in the warehouse or mechanics garage, or another bush trip. Come prepared to change your schedule at a moments notice and be stretched out of your comfort zone. $2,350.00
Marvin Martin Two Male & Two Female Trainees
Mongolia Destinations International
Spend a summer in the East Gobi Region of Mongolia! Opportunities include teaching English, playing and interacting with neighborhood children, and prayer walking. There will opportunities to experience the Mongolian culture and visit nomads in the countryside. You will live either with a local person/family or in a rented apartment. $3,700.00
Two Male or Two Female Trainees
Nicaragua Olive Branch Menn. Missions
Seeing the Kingdom of God grow through our two sister church plants is the goal of the work in Nicaragua’s coastal plains. Leon is a large bustling colonial city, and Malpaisillo is a rural hub for a sprawling agriculture-based community. Though the communities are very different, our ministry is similar. Ministry will include plenty of opportunity to interact with children and youth, help with boys’ and girls’ clubs, visit in the community, and distribute tracts. You may assist with daily chores such as domestic, carpentry, or mechanical work, or you may lend a hand with some of our small businesses. Highlights will include close interaction with our small but growing church families through fellowship meals, youth events, and daily life. The ability to speak Spanish would be a blessing. Come with a
desire to walk in the missionaries’ shoes and to be used of the Lord. $1,450.00
Jason Shantz One Male & One Female Trainee
UNITED STATES
Arkanasas, Harrison Hillcrest Home
As a participant, you will have first-hand exposure to living and working in the footsteps of Jesus in lowly, selfless servanthood. You will observe and assist our workers in various aspects of caring for our nursing home residents, the “fatherless” and “widows”. Orientation will be given on putting others before selfish interests, learning patience and Christ-like responses to those with deteriorating brain function. You will learn how to connect and relate with those who are limited in verbal and mental connection. You will have opportunity to comfort the grieving and minister to the lonely and helpless. Options will be available for men and ladies to assist in resident activities, food preparation and serving, and housekeeping routines. Men may have janitor and maintenance opportunities. You will grow through experiencing dorm-life, living with the VS staff, and being exercised spiritually and socially. $800.00
Myron Miller One Male & One Female Trainee
Florida, Fort Lauderdale Regeneration Church
Ft Lauderdale is a city of contrast. The homeless live in the shade of the super yachts. Bright sunlight can yield to torrential downpours and return with its full vengeance in 15 min. Many people come for a vacation in the sun while others come as refugees from places like Haiti or Cuba. In the middle of this contrast there is a spiritual one. While South Florida is a hot spot for financial crimes, corruption and human trafficking, the light of the gospel shines brightly in this great darkness. Our primary evangelism method in living among people and sharing our faith whenever we get the chance. You can expect to take part in biweekly services, interact with neighbor children as you experience living in the Venice of the Americas. $1,450.00
Jason Allgyer Two Male or Two Female Trainees
Indiana, Washington Fresh Start
Fresh Start Training Center is all about Changing Hearts & Changing Lives in a Residential Discipleship Ministry. Men & couples come to our 8 month live in program due to lives that have become unmanageable. Much of that miserable decline is a result of addictions, abuses, broken relationships, moral & Spiritual depravity, anxieties and depression. Opportunities abound to minister to a hurting and confused heart. WATER students will participate in and lead classes, observe counseling, facilitate activities, do jail ministry, be a dorm leader and learn what it is to be “on staff” in a residential ministry environment. You will get an overview of our staff training program (Heart Evangelism & Relationship Training), as well as assisting & leading in jobs skills training for our clients either in our shop programs or in the maintenance department. Prepare to be stretched beyond your comfort zone! $1,300.00
Bryan Fleagle Two Male & One Female Trainees
Maryland, Oldtown Allegany Boys Camp
Allegany Boys Camp is a year-round camping program designed to help boys with emotional and behavioral problems. Trainees who are considering the possibility of becoming a counselor in the program will get an up-close look at the day to day activities of camp. They will be involved in work projects, assist in maintenance, and interact with the counselors and campers. $600.00
Brian Martin Two Male Trainees
New York City Destinations International
New York City is one of the world’s most influential cities. Situated on the east Atlantic coast of the United States, it serves as a global center for economic activity, political power, knowledge and influence. Come and experience first-hand the endless opportunities for cross-cultural ministry in the city. You will help local mission teams by distributing literature, engaging in conversation and building relationships with Muslims, Jews and others. $1,500.00
Two Trainees
S. Dakota, Cherry Creek Olive Branch Menn. Missions
Take the opportunity to spread the Good News to the people living on the reservation and assist the missionaries with visitation, tract distribution and Bible studies in the local correctional system and detention center. Participate in cottage meetings and other church related activities, meet the people of the town by lending them a hand in the tire shop and touch the lives of children by playing with them and assisting staff with Bible clubs. These are all opportunities to share Christ’s love to the people of the Sioux Tribe. $1,150.00
Jeffrey Deiter One Male & One Female Trainee
Ohio, Summerfield Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp
OWBC is a year round program designed to help boys with emotional and behavioral problems. Trainees who are considering the possibility of becoming a counselor in our program will get an up-close look at the day to day activities of Camp. You will be involved in assisting in maintenance projects, work projects, and helping at our thrift store. You will also have the opportunity to interact with counselors and campers. Because of the therapeutic program of Camp involvement, times spent with groups will vary. This will be based on the group dynamics and activities. $1,250.00
Davy Hochstetler Two Male Trainees
Pennsylvania, Mill Hall Bald Eagle Boys Camp
Bald Eagle Boys Camp is a year-round program designed to help boys with emotional and behavioral problems. Trainees who are considering the possibility of becoming a counselor or be involved in other ways will get an up-close look at the day-to-day activities of camp. Trainees will be involved in work projects, assist in maintenance, and interact with counselors and campers. Because of the therapeutic program of camp, time spent with the groups will vary and be based on group dynamics and activities. $850.00
Laverne Beachy Two Male Trainees
State College, PA LifeQuest Community
State College is located in a very beautiful area of Pennsylvania. It is also the home of Penn State University that enrolls more than 45,000 students from all over the world. Volunteers at LifeQuest Community serve as “Friendship Partners” and English Conversation Partners” will college students, locals, and internationals living in the State College area. Volunteers can also attend ESL classes taught by experienced English teachers. There are weekly opportunities for attending small group Bible studies with college students and internationals as well. There are also plenty of outdoor activities such as picnics, trips to State Parks and Anabaptist Communities, canoeing, and camping. The goal for all our activities and relationships is to introduce people to their Creator, encourage them to live for Jesus, and eventually become part of His church. Applicants for this program should be self-motivated and self-starters. $1.250.00
Ernest Eby Two Female or One Male or Three Female Trainees
Texas Anabaptist Refugee Committee
ARC trainees will work alongside our staff at the Texas/Mexico border. This includes meeting migrants outside the CBP border processing center, welcoming them, conversing with them, sharing food and literature with them as they enter the US and travel on to their final destinations. Trainees considering this opportunity should be able to converse in Spanish or Haitian Kreyòl. $1,400.00
Joel Miller Two Trainees