WHY VOLUNTEER WITH UMVIM?

WHY VOLUNTEER THROUGH UMVIM?

1.UMVIM is an approved United Methodist ministry.

2. The mission projects are vetted and screened.

3. Volunteer teams can continue their relationship with the project site they served at via The Advance and missionaries.

4. All are welcome to serve.

5. Training, forms, insurance, etc. available

6. It's simple. Contact umvimwj@hotmail.com to get started!

Faith in Action

Faith in Action

Friday, March 7, 2014

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BRAZIL MEDICAL BOAT TEAM; SERVE IN FIJI; ALASKA NEEDS SKILLED VOLUNTEERS; PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE TO RECEIVE 120 YOUTH


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MEDICAL BRAZIL BOAT TEAM
 
 
 
Four team members are still desired to fill a team to serve in Manaus, Brazil on the Wesley Medical Boat on the Amazon River. No medical experience is needed.  The dates for this mission July 10-20, 2014.  If you are interested please contact Don Skillman at donskillman24@gmail.com.  Families and youth are welcome!!!!!
 
 
 
SERVE IN FIJI AS A VOLUNTEER
 
 
 
 
 
Volunteers are needed to serve in Fiji at the Methodist Church Navuso Farm an agricultural project.  Volunteers typically serve for 10 days.  Youth are welcome with a chaperon/parent!  If you are interested please contact Viri Batiratu at vsbyou@yahoo.com or 916.756.7280.
 
 
 
ALASKA NEEDS SKILLED VOLUNTEERS
 
 

 
 

 

June 2 - September 15 looking for 14 team of 12 members each that are skilled in the areas of construction, plumbing, electricians, and carpentry.  FEMA will pay for round trip airfare and the state will provide food and housing.  Additionally, FEMA will provide the tools!  If interested please contact Jim Truitt at umvimdisasterresponse@comcast.net.
 
 
 
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE TO RECEIVE 120 YOUTH IN MISSION
 
 
Pacific Northwest Conference will be receiving a team of 120 youth from the Dakotas who will engage in a Seattle Immersion Experience and serve at several local mission project sites in the Seattle area.  If you are interested in taking a youth group to also experience this mission opportunity please contact Ronda Cordill at r_cordill@hotmail.com.
 
 
CAMBODIA EYE CLINIC TEAM FROM CAL-NEVADA FEB. 2015
 
 
 
Cambodia Eye Team will be serving in February 2015.  Volunteers must come from the Cal-Nevada conference.  If you are interested please contact Phil Bandy at philb@calnevumc.org.