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Morigo Campground Maintenance and Improvement in Japan | Morigo Campground, on a beautiful setting near the Sonoseki Dam lake and less than 10 minutes from the city, has a miracle story of how it came to be in the possession of Rifu Church. Subsequently, IM missionary, Ted Livingston, challenged Baptist Youth Fellowship (BYF) groups in the U.S. to raise $40,000 and donate their time to the construction of Morigo Christian Campsite. Years later, God used the campground to host 15,000 volunteers in the 2 years following the 2011 earthquake disaster in northeastern Japan. The campsite suffered the loss of 2 main buildings at the time of the earthquake, more than halving its capacity. The caretaker’s cabin was remodeled and re-purposed as a cafe in 2017, through a grant the from One Great Hour of Sharing. Subsequently, a typhoon and COVID caused the closure of the cafe for 3 years. The cafe and campsite are currently running but in a much lower capacity. Understaffed, volunteer help with felling and clearing trees, maintenance of the 3 buildings on site (possible painting, cleaning roofs and gutters, airing futons), landscape preparation and clearing would be highly appreciated. There is also the possibility of training people from the church in the work at the same time. Tree clearing involves preparing downed trees for use as firewood and chipping smaller limbs to use for mulch. Time of year : March, October or November. Landscape preparation could involve using logs unsuitable for firewood in places to fill in land or create swales for water control, spreading wood chips or other natural methods to inhibit weed growth, and clean up or improve areas near the dorm and chapel. Building maintenance could include exterior painting, roof painting and gutter cleaning, addition of rain gutter on chapel and interior cleaning of the dorm as well as painting the main church building. Other needs are resetting of outdoor steps and the creation of another set of outdoor steps. Preferred time of year: March or last two weeks in April. This is a great opportunity to develop a long-term relationship with Morigo Campground and Rifu Church. It is an opportunity to aid the church body in Japan without having to be fluent in Japanese. Camping ministry is gaining momentum in Japan as camping (glamping) is gaining popularity. It is also an opportunity to encourage your Christian brothers and sisters. The number of Christians in Japan is low and the percentage decreases the further away you get from big cities like Tokyo or Osaka. Rifu Church is the only Christian church in Rifu city. Fellowship alongside the members of the church can happen through shared work and shared meals. Barbecue is very popular in Japan!! Spring and fall maintenance opportunities would most likely be available annually. |
Japan | Evangelism | From Everywhere to Everyone | Short-Term Mission Engagement | Youth and Young Adults | Economic Development | 1 - 2 Weeks | ||
Volunteers to support Farm to Table Ministry in Puebla (Mexico) | If you are interested in understanding economic development issues and supporting local farmers in the hills of Puebla (Mexico), this opportunity is for you. Volunteers interested in creation care ministry and sharing the gospel in rural areas of Mexico will be transformed by this opportunity. Hosts are Debbie & Keith Myers https://www.internationalministries.org/author/dk-myers/ |
Mexico | Evangelism | Discipleship | Short-Term Mission Engagement | Economic Development | Communication | 1 - 2 Weeks | ||
Research Assistant at AMOS in Nicaragua | Short-term volunteers as Research Assistant and/or WASH Research & Program Assistant are needed for special community projects through AMOS http://www.amoshealth.org in Nicaragua. This is a one year internship for individuals interested in improving access to clean water through AMOS WASH(Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) program and the health of children living in rural and remote communities of Nicaragua. The volunteers will focus on researching projects for household families to improve their homes through improved stoves (which are statistically proven to decrease cases of asthma and pneumonia) and household floors (which are proven to improve household sanitation), and provide support with project logistics of installing and supervising water filters and support the training and accompaniment of local leaders, research and support implementation of WASH trainings. The Short-Term volunteers will travel to rural partner communities to understand the context and needs through surveys and other data collection, research relevant versions of household stoves that reduce respiratory problems in addition to burning less fuel, research relevant versions of floors and safe play areas for rural households that will reduce exposure to bacteria and improve the household sanitation, support AMOS staff in the pilot of the projects, create a manual for the implementation of projects within AMOS community projects framework. | Nicaragua | Short-Term Mission Engagement | Training and Capacity Building | Economic Development | Health and Wellness | 1 - 2 Years | ||
Chaplain of Research Center for Supporting Disadvantaged Families | Chung-Yuan Christian University seeks a person to serve as a chaplain, building connections between local churches and disadvantaged families who have their family member(s) engaged in the Research Center for Supporting Disadvantaged Families. The chaplain would promote student ministries and provide spiritual support through pastoral care, sharing the Gospel, morning worship services, prayer meetings and Bible study. | Taiwan | Evangelism | Discipleship | Education | Health and Wellness | 1 - 2 Years | ||
English Language Teacher-Virtual or In-Person at the Vanga Evangelical Hospital | Dr. Junior Mudji, Medical Director of the Vanga Evangelical Hospital and IM's Associate Global Servants in Vanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are requesting an ESL Teacher who will provide English language instruction to Congolese medical residents serving in Vanga. The volunteer teacher needs to be a native English language speaker with knowledge, professional experience and training regarding best practices in teaching English (speaking, writing, reading and listening). The volunteer should possess the skills needed to create an atmosphere that enhances learning, together with demonstrated attributes of patience, tolerance and kindness. The volunteer teacher will be expected to organize the coursework, including the content for each lesson, and provide feedback to each student on his/her progress. The goal is to help the students speak, write, listen and read in the English language. The volunteer needs to be efficient in computer skills, to teach virtually. The volunteer teacher needs to have a minimum of two years of experience teaching English as a second language and professional teaching experience. For any volunteers who have general knowledge of health care and elementary proficiency in the French language will be an asset. Virtual teaching to happen 3 - 4 times a week for 6 months to a year, would be feasible. |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Education | .5 - 1 Year | ||
Theological Educators in Liberia | International Ministries is seeking individuals or couples for ministries of evangelism and discipleship, education, and theological education in partnership with the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary in Painesville, a section of Liberia's capital city of Monrovia. Persons with a Master of Divinity or similar degree are needed to teach seminary students and provide leadership training for pastors of rural churches. Prior experience with theological education and/or undergraduate college teaching is required. Additional academic/professional preparation beyond the M.Div. would be an asset, as would familiarity and experience with developing world contexts. | Liberia | Evangelism | Discipleship | Short-Term Mission Engagement | Theological Education | Education | Communication | 1 - 2 Weeks | .5 - 1 Year | ||
Teacher at Chiang Rai International Christian School | The partner seeks a person to come alongside missionary families in educating their children so that they are able to live on the mission field long-term and make an impact in Southeast Asia. The mission of Chiang Rai International Christian School is to serve the servant. About 70 % of the students are from global servants or missionary families. About 30% of the students are from local Thai families who are primarily from Buddhist backgrounds. The faculty get to share the love of Jesus every day with all of these children. First year teachers as well as retired teachers are welcome to apply. | Thailand | Short-Term Mission Engagement | Education | .5 - 1 Year | 1 - 2 Years | 5+ Years |