Mission Opportunities

Pierres Vivantes, a center providing care for people in ministry, needs a married couple who can fill the following two volunteer positions:

BUILDING MAINTENANCE POSITION

Responsibilities:

• Daily maintenance, repair and improvement of buildings, grounds, and swimming pool.
• Organize and manage small teams of volunteers.
• Help with welcoming guests and a variety of practical tasks.

Qualities:

• Commitment to evangelical Christian faith.
• Committed to serving others.
• Proven ability to work with a team.
• Knowledge of French is essential.

Details:

• Initial commitment depends on visa requirements, after which a mutual decision will be made regarding long-term commitment.
• This is a volunteer position, and team members must contribute to the costs of living onsite.

VOLUNTEER CLEANING/GARDENING POSITION

Responsibilities:

• Clean six missionary guest unites to a high standard.
• Clean two counseling rooms, and other rooms.
• Help with grounds maintenance.

Qualities:

• See above.

Details:

• See above.

Contact Jonathan Ward for more details.

Email: Jonathan.ward@pierresvivants.org

Website: www.pierresvivantes.org and www.facebook.com/AssociationPierresVivantes
Missionary profile: https://www.cmml.us/missionaries/m210

[Added 11/25/17]

An authentic cross-cultural mission adventure that doesn’t involve learning another language to be effective in ministry and evangelism.

Following orientation and training, the team will be working alongside churches throughout Ireland focusing on door-to-door, open air, and child evangelism.

Website: www.eTeams.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/eTeams

[Added 12/10/17]

TeamWorkers is looking for Canadian volunteers to finish filling its 2018 teams. Joining a TeamWorkers team is a great way to practically support mission workers with your construction and maintenance skills. If you are interested in serving, please prayerfully consider how the Lord might use you!

Current needs include: Rio Blanco, Mexico

Constructing a local church building in a mountain village.

You can learn more about these needs, contact team leaders, and apply to join at teamworkers.org

[Added 12/27/17]

Team Workers Abroad trip to Tarapoto, Peru to assist Jesse and Janel Mattix.  

Project description: Do the finish work on a second story of a boys’ dorm for the Bible school. The locals have poured the concrete floors and are building the masonry block walls. We will be doing carpentry, sheet rocking, painting, and other finish work before the new school year begins.

For more information contact Fred at fred@teamworkersabroad.org or 563-271-1265.

Website: http://teamworkersabroad.org/

[Updated 1/12/18]

K-12 Director (Beginning August 2018)

The school Board of the GDQ International Christian School (GDQ) in Tirana, Albania, is accepting applications for K-12 Director. The director will have the opportunity to lead a community that develops Christ followers among third culture kids and where the lives of non-Christian students have been transformed during their time at GDQ. The position will begin August 2018.

The director will lead the heads principals) of lower school (K-5), middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12). The director will provide oversight to a diverse, cross-cultural teaching and administrative faculty.

GDQ currently has 26 full-time teachers, 8 part-time teachers and 14 non-teaching staff.  The director will oversee the recruitment of staff and promote good public relations with GDQ’s constituents within Albania.

Website: http://www.gdqschool.org/opportunities/staff-openings/

[Updated 12/2/17]

If you are looking to use your teaching degree (or learn to teach using another degree) in an overseas mission capacity there is a need at El Camino Academy for school teachers.

Second Semester, 2017-2018

• Principal - Elementary
• 1st Grade Teacher

2018-2019

Elementary

• Pre-Kindergarten
• 1st Grade Teacher
• Elementary Teacher

Middle School/High School

• Art
• Physical Education
• ESL
• Principal
• Academic Director
• Director of Development

Teacher and staff needs listed at: http://eca.edu.co/get-involved/recruitment.html

Missionary profile: http://www.cmml.us/missionaries/m1185

[Updated 12/2/17] 

Orphanage:

• We need an administrator.

Elliot School:

• We need English teachers for this coming year.

Missionary Profile: https://www.cmml.us/missionaries/m393

[Updated 11/10/17]

Staff Needs for 2017-2018 School Year

Elementary

Middle School

• Special Education Teacher
• PE Teacher
• Home Economics (2nd semester)

High School

• Guidance Counselor
• Home Economics (2nd semester)
• PE Teacher (2nd semester)

Support

• Alumni Coordinator
• Child & Youth Counselor – Filipino
• Child & Youth Counselor – Korean
• Educational Technology Coach
• Nurse
• Recruitment/Staff Promotions
• Speech Therapist
• Fund Development Coordinator
• Nurses

Website: www.faith.edu.ph

[Updated 12/2/17]

Staff Needs for 2017-2018 School Year

Critical Openings

• Secondary English Teachers (2) (6-12)
• Elementary Teachers (2) (3-5)
• Secondary Social Studies Teacher (6-8)
• Assistant Principal  (K-12)

Important Openings

• Music Teacher (K-12)
• World Languages – Spanish, French, and/or German (PT)
• HR Coordinator (K-12)
• Graphic Arts Teacher (K-12)

Faith International Academy (FIA) is a great place to serve! FIA is a WASC and ACSI accredited K-12 international Christian school that exists to serve families in the ministry. We have small classes, involved parents, and a delightful student body of about 150 students from more than 14 countries.

Staff members at Faith International Academy are supported through partnering Christian mission agencies. Teachers applying should be qualified for their teaching position in their home country.

Website: www.fia.edu.ph

[Updated 12/2/17] 

2017-2018 Academic Year

Educational Support & ESL Division

• Gifted & Talented Coordinator/Teacher
• Educational Psychologist
• Special Education Teacher (Secondary Level)
• ESL Teacher (Elementary Level)
• ESL Teacher (Secondary Level)
• Speech & Language Pathologist

Elementary Division

• Elementary Classroom Teachers
• Elementary Music Teacher

Secondary Division

• Secondary Teacher (PE)
• Secondary Teacher (Religious Studies)

Non-Teaching Positions

• Secondary Vice Principal
• Academic Counselor
• Korean Academic Counselor
• Curriculum & Instruction Administrative Assistant
• Student and Family Ministries Coordinator
• Library Cataloger

Every school year we have 10-20 staff openings.  Applying, being approved, and raising support always requires a significant amount of time, so contacting us early is very helpful. Every year we are looking for people who can work in the following areas: teaching, administration, nursing, facilities, athletics, spiritual life & discipleship, finance, special needs, music, and much more. We normally have our very specific needs posted by December or January of each year. 

Note: Job descriptions are online at http://www.gisthailand.org/serve-at-grace/ways-to-serve/foreign-staff-positions/

Contact Recruiter: recruit@gisthailand.org

For more information: http://www.gisthailand.org/

[Updated 12/2/17] 

Sakeji Mission School – needs:

• Grades 4/5 Teacher
• A mature Christian couple with youth work experience to help in the boys' dorm

Sakeji Mission School – a rural, private boarding school established in 1925, providing quality education to children of missionaries and Zambians from various backgrounds. Our goal is to share God's Word, see young people enter into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, and equip them to be leaders in their future families, communities, and nations. Student enrolment is growing slowly, with almost 90 students from Grades 1 through 9. Curriculum is sourced and adapted from the UK, America and Zambia. Sakeji School is relatively modern, with 24-hour power and comfortable staff dwellings.

Teachers are missionaries commended and supported by their local church. Teachers with training in special education or other specialized areas to work together with the classroom teachers are also needed.

 If interested check out their website www.sakeji.com. 

Please contact Mark Ronald at headmaster@sakeji.com

[Updated 1/12/18]

Gospel School for the Deaf and Harland Hostel - Suva, Fiji Islands

We are in need of one more teacher for next year, and someone to come alongside and eventually take over the ministry here in Fiji.

1. Person/couple to take over as Director of the Fiji Deaf Ministry.

2. Professional with Masters in Education of the Deaf to serve as Leader of Education for the Fiji Deaf Ministry.

3. Teachers of deaf children.

4. Hostel Parents (2 year minimum)

Note: We are looking for mature Christian professionals who are deaf to join the ministry.

Primary (Elementary) School with 70+ students. English speaking. 15 mainstreamed high school students. 4 hostels, housing 49 students. Brethren School.
Jim and Marilyn Cooney direct the Fiji Deaf Ministry. 

Phone: 401-932-3091

rirooster@me.com

[Updated 11/25/17]

Work Type: Cleaning and Gardening at Retreat Center in southern France.

Project Description: Pierres Vivantes is a registered French non-profit association in southern France that owns and operates a center for the care of people in ministry. The center is located at Entrepierres and welcomes over 300 missionaries, evangelists, church-planters and national Christian leaders and their families every year.

This is a volunteer position suitable for someone with missionary support or retirement income.

Responsibilities
Essential:
• Cleaning the six missionary guest units that are available to those that come to our center for times of rest and counseling.
• Cleaning the two counseling rooms, games room, library, prayer room, etc.
Desirable:
• Helping with grounds maintenance: cutting grass, trimming hedges and trees, raking leaves, pulling weeds and watering plants.
Qualities:
• Firm commitment to the Christian faith.
• Strong commitment to serving others, and able to serve within a team structure as well as work on one’s own.
• Willing to be trained and serve under the authority and supervision of the Director, the Building Maintenance Manager, and the Guest Home and Facilities Manager.
• Committed to working to a high standard of excellence: able to clean guest homes to strict standards of quality, detail and care.
• Able and willing to work to a flexible and variable schedule in accordance with the comings and goings of guests at the center.
• Skills and experience commensurate with the job.
• Knowledge of conversational French essential.

Details & requirements:
The person that fills this position will join a team of three couples living on-site and serving the ministry in a variety of ways, each according to his/her gifts and availability. On-site accommodation is provided in the form of a fully furnished, fully equipped self-catering studio. A local assembly provides opportunities for worship, teaching, activities and fellowship with all ages. Transportation can be provided to church and to the local town, Sisteron, which is 10 minutes away.
The above position is for an initial three-month commitment, after which both parties will have the opportunity to assess things and make a mutually agreeable decision as to a longer commitment if desirable.

All team members are volunteers and are expected to contribute to the cost of living on-site. Although no rent is required, a contribution of 150 euros ($160) per month will help cover utilities, taxes and insurance.

Website: www.pierresvivantes.org and www.facebook.com/AssociationPierresVivantes
Contact for more info: Jonathan Ward: jonathan.ward.france@gmail.com
email: entrepierres@pierresvivantes.org

Missionary profile: https://www.cmml.us/missionaries/m210

[Updated 1/5/18]

We have desperately needy children who need tender love and care. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to serve the Lord in a very dynamic and meaningful way, that will bring LIFE, HOPE and JOY to these precious girls.

We are always happy to have short termers (minimum 6 months, preferably one year) to help us in the Girls Home. Besides the Home we have also two schools on the same premises where we can always make use of helpers to teach basic English.
Volunteer visas (valid for up to 5 years) can be applied for.
We look forward to welcoming anyone willing to serve the children here in India.
Website: www.kollegalgirlshome.org  

[Updated 11/10/17]

Dublin Christian Mission

We encourage individuals or teams to come for ministry, practical help and cultural experience. Our primary ministries are homeless work, youth clubs and other relationship building ministries as the Lord leads. Volunteers can come for flexible periods. We also encourage people to come as interns for longer terms, ranging from college students to all older generations. We encourage participants to engage in the Dublin community as part of their personal experience and development and to be involvement in a local church. Practical help, especially skilled labor is needed for maintenance on our facilities.

We have housing based on availability which we request a small contribution for utilities and maintenance.

The Mission is non-denominational reaching into the community in a variety of ways through our words and deeds for the Gospel.  

Missionary profile: http://www.cmml.us/missionaries/m1398

Ministry website: www.dcmlive.ie

[Updated 12/9/17]

PLEASE NOTE: All of the opportunities listed below are VOLUNTEER positions. Volunteers are required to raise their own financial support.

Students on a gap year are most welcome! 

Maintenance: We could use a handyman/maintenance man for some repairs, etc.

Outreach Teams (14-20 days).
Literature, street, and door-to-door evangelism; creative evangelism - sports, drama, music, etc.; visitation of contacts.

Individual Longer term (3-12 months with possible extension to 2 years)
Work with youth and children; friendship evangelism and visiting contacts, etc.

Emmaus Bible Ministry: www.emmausnazareth.net

[Updated 11/4/17]

A Brethren-operated hospital in Kaghan Valley run by Akash Christian Society urgently needs:

• An obstetrician
• Doctors with surgical skills
• Female doctors 
• Other medical staff
• Pharmacy staff
• Business office staff
• Architect/designer for Christian camp

There is also a request for a music teacher for piano or guitar. An amateur, especially a lady, would be great!

For more information, see http://www.akash.org.pk/

Hospital blog: http://www.akash.org.pk/wpblog/

Facebook: KunharChristianHospital

[Updated 11/25/17]

If you have a knowledge of Spanish, would you consider volunteering with us in agriculture, education and other vocational skills?

We are interested in volunteers with Spanish, in health (like doctors or nurses), along with school teachers, basic accounting or management skills, mechanics, also farmers who could come alongside the Ache (indigenous people) in gardening and soybean farming which is very vital and necessary.

Missionary profile: https://www.cmml.us/missionaries/m622

[Updated 12/9/17]

More help is needed with:  

• Caregivers for our disabled guests
• Maintenance / Housekeeping / Gardening
• Raising awareness of the ministry of Love Into Action
• Specialist workers (e.g. Psychologist; Speech Therapist; OT; PT; individuals with experience in HR; IT security; AdWords; grant applications & selling Olive Wood!)

We always need help from international volunteers in many parts of our work, whether directly caring for our young guests, maintenance, driving, administration and promoting the work to name but a few ways. Please get in touch if you or someone you know might be interested in joining us for a few months or more.

Please email bjkramer@cmml.us for more information on this opportunity.

[Updated 11/10/17]