Watch this space for more information on our 2009 locations!
Asia - Four team members are needed to build relationships with local Christians and seekers. Serve the church in this Asian country by teaching English. Experience another part of the body of Christ through worship with local believers, glimpses into your students' lives, language and culture study, and sightseeing. Team members must be willing to teach both children and adults (teaching experience helpful but not necessary). For questions or more information about this location, contact us.
If you are interested in a 2 1/2 week teaching opportunity in Asia, click here.
Guatemala - Team members will participate in a variety of different ministry options with key grassroots leaders serving high-risk youth and families in the hardest places of Guatemala City. This includes options with a new ministry with street youth (largely at night), inclusion in a gang chaplaincy initiative in the midst of incarcerated active gang members and their children, and with families in extreme urban poverty. Team members need an intermediate level of conversational Spanish. Native Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.
Niger - 2 women or 2 men are needed to do ministry with Christian orphanages in Niamey. A study done by the SMP Niger team of 2006 determined that there are 30,000 children living on the streets of Niamey, a city of just under 1 million people. Be part of a compassionate response to these children by working with African missionaries operating Christian orphanages in Niamey. There may be opportunities for the team to provide basic education. The SMP team may also make recommendations to CRC-Niger regarding the best way to the needs of children in Niger. Some pre-field reading will be required. An intermediate level of French and a good deal of resilience are required.
Philippines - A team of four will participate with local young people in youth ministry and HIV/AIDS ministry. This cross-cultural team will promote HIV prevention by continuing the work begun by Christian Reformed Churches in the Philippines. Experience in nursing, public health, or HIV/AIDS is preferred. Some musical talent and experience in youth ministry would be helpful.
West Africa - 1 or 2 male team members who are physically fit and experienced in hiking are needed to go trekking on foot out to villages throughout the region, spending nights in villages and eating local food. French ability is not required, but would be helpful. Some reading and language study will be required prior to and during your time on the field. For questions or more information about this location, contact us.
Looking for opportunities in North America or in other parts of the world?
Visit our partners at Youth Unlimited for additional opportunities through the Encounters program!
page updated 11/20/08
