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Participate in our Volunteer Program!

Would you like to gain some work experience abroad? Do you enjoy working with children and teens in a Christian environment? Are you eager, enthusiastic and energetic? The IMS Education Department offers you practical work in one of the well-established church schools in the US, Central America, South America and Africa.

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Responsibilities of the Volunteer

Before starting the program the volunteer should…

Be fully responsible for all travel details to the destination country.

Have a valid passport.

Get a visa for the destination country and/or transiting country.

Get travel insurance and international health insurance.

 We recommend to inform yourself on the requirements to enter the country due to the pandemic (vaccine, antigen/PCR test, quarantine, form, etc.).

Have the address of the school at their hand.

Contact the school with flight and travel information.

Take along cash/credit card.

During the program the volunteer should...

Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and rules.

Work the required number of hours at times agreed and be punctual and dependable.

Notify your supervisor if you are unable to attend as planned.

Behave and dress appropriately to the particular workplace.

Respect the confidentiality of the workplace, its students, and its teachers.

If things are slow, take the initiative and volunteer for different tasks or other work.

Discuss any problems with your supervisor and the volunteer program coordinator.

Observe and assist in classrooms.

Do one project (minimum) with the students.

Attend and participate in school staff meetings.

Attend church on Sabbath and get involved in church activities.

At the end of the program the volunteer should...

Return any school property.

Say “thank you”.

Give a written report (English or Spanish) and send it to the volunteer program coordinator.

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List of Schools

 

Guatemala: Colegio Privado Urbano Mixto "Científico de Estudios en Computación"

Honduras: Jardin y Escuela Cristiana Reforma

USA: Cedar Christian School

USA: Norman College

USA: Orion Christian Academy (online)

USA: Small Cloud Christian School

Mexico: Escuela De Formación Integral Edén (online)

Ecuador: Escuela Particular Mixta "Jean Piaget"

Colombia: Colegio Cristiano La Reforma

Colombia: Colegio Cristiano "Dios Es Amor - Semillas De Esperanza"

Tanzania: Ubungo Bethel Mission School

Tanzania: Msakuzi Bethel Mission School

Volunteer FAQ

1Why should I consider to volunteer at an IMS school?
The volunteer program allows participants the opportunity to support an IMS school in a foreign country, get to know new people, and exchange ideas with professionals. Volunteers will gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to immerse themselves in a different culture.
2Who can apply for the volunteer program?
Anyone from the age of eighteen and upwards (high school grads, college students, adults, and retirees) can apply for the program.
3What are the requirements?
The volunteer should be a member of, or at least regularly attend, a church of the IMS Reform Movement. He/She should speak a basic level of the language spoken at the school where he/she will volunteer. The volunteer should enjoy working with children and teens.
4How do I apply for the volunteer program?
Go to the website of the IMS Education Department www.imseducation.org and download the application form. Email the completed form and required documents to the Education Department.
5Where can I volunteer?
A volunteer can apply for the program at one of the well-established IMS schools in the US, Central America, South America, and Africa (See updated list on the website).
6Is the volunteer program paid?
There are no paid positions available, but the school will provide a small weekly stipend, food, accommodation, and transportation during the voluntary work.
7Who is responsible for travel expenses and visa arrangements?
The volunteer is fully responsible for organizing and paying for his/her trip to the destination country.
8How long can I volunteer?
You can volunteer from two up to six weeks or longer.
9What happens at the end of the voluntary work?
The volunteer will recieve a letter of recommendation from the volunteer program supervisor. He/She will also be given the opportunity to evaluate the department's volunteer program.
Download Volunteer FAQ - A4
Download Volunteer FAQ - US

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