Since the 1970s, UMVIM has offered a framework through which disciples can engage in short-term mission locally, nationally, and globally.

Christian Love in Action

United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM)  is the short-term mission agency of the United Methodist who seek to put their “Christian Love in Action.” Our volunteers are lay and clergy, young and old, with differing abilities and vocations, from all walks of life.  Hundreds of United Methodists engage in short-term mission each year in ministries as varied as disaster response, community development, pastor training, microenterprise, agriculture, Vacation Bible School, building repair and construction, and medical/dental services.  There is a place for everyone to serve.

The Western Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church includes the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

 

Leading Practices of UMVIM Teams

  1. Pay Attention to Spiritual Formation At Every Stage of the Journey

  2. Commitment to Intercultural Competency

  3. Have a Trained Team Leader

  4. Serve with an UMVIM Project

  5. Comply with Safe Sanctuaries

  6. Insurance Coverage

  7. Register Your Team

What the UMVIM WJ Office Can Provide

  1. Team Leader Training, resources, and fundraising ideas.

  2. International and domestic UMVIM project lists.

  3. Step-by-step guides for mission journey planning.

  4. Access to medical, accident and evacuation insurance

  5. Networking with other Team Leaders and volunteers through events

  6. Continued relational support with your sites.

Why We Serve

  1. Jesus said, “Go and Serve”

  2. Get our feet dusty

  3. Make a meaningful difference int e life of someone in need

  4. Renew your faith

  5. Work and worship alongside our brothers and sisters who faith withstands the trial of poverty and major disaster

  6. Expand our awareness of how other people survive in the world.