We believe that the neighbors we are called to love exist both next door and halfway around the world.

There is a place for everyone to serve.

Tens of thousands 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.

These are just a few examples of ways to serve:      

  • In your local community at food and clothing banks, feeding programs, and helping those who aren’t able to leave their homes;

  • In Outreach Ministries to people who are homeless, hungry, or in poverty;

  • Through Medical, Dental and Health Care Volunteer Teams;

  • Through Construction teams that repair homes, schools, hospitals, churches especially after a disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake;

  • During disasters both through Early Response Teams (ERT) and Long-Term Recovery (LTR) Teams;

  • Assisting with programs for children and youth, e.g., Vacation Bible School;

  • Teaching in schools and in vocational programs.

Lead a Team

Inquire about UMVIM’s leading practices, locations where volunteers are needed, United Methodist mission theology, and what you need for the next step of your UMVIM mission!

Team Toolkits

Forms, documents, and templates to meet your team’s specific needs and throughout the course of your mission journey. More can be found in the team leader’s handbook.

Apply for Team Insurance

Leading a team on a mission? Here’s the documents and forms you need to keep your team safe and protected. Team registration is automatic with the purchase of insurance.