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WHO can participate in World Service Corps?
- People ages 18 and over.
- People of all cultures who are ready
to give of their time and energy to contribute
and learn from another culture.
- People committed to giving of
themselves, and to growing as individuals,
through the challenge of new intercultural
experiences. Volunteers experience profound
personal growth as they engage in ministry
that crosses boundaries and unites diverse
communities.
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WHAT is World Service Corps?
World Service Corps is an international volunteer program that sends
individuals from “Country A” to serve with the church in “Country B.”
The program recruits, trains, places, and supports the volunteers, while
identifying and preparing host sites.
World Service Corps is a ministry of Community of Christ, a worldwide
Christian church with its international headquarters in Independence,
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WHAT volunteer opportunities are available?
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Every assignment varies, depending on
the host site and the interests and skills of
the volunteer. In all assignments, volunteers
are assigned to participate and assist in the
priorities and activities of the local
congregation and community.
Just some of the activities volunteers
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Youth Ministry
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Young Adult Ministry
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Teaching English as a Second Language
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Sharing the church's story
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Young adult discussion groups
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Young Peacemakers Clubs
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Community development
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Day camps for youth
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Vacation Bible Schools
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Health education
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Church planting
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English classes
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Music ministry
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Reunions
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Preaching
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Teaching
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WHEN would I go and how long would I be gone?
This depends on which program you apply for. For information on
length, dates, costs, and other details see
programs. |
WHERE would I go?
World Service Corps is an international volunteer service program,
taking individuals from around the world, and sending them to other
countries to serve. Since 1999 we have had over 220 volunteers serving
in over 35 different sites. For accounts by volunteer all over the
world, see
stories. |
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WHY would I want to go?
World Service Corps is one of the most effective ways of serving,
sharing and connecting with others. Through World Service Corps you live
as others live, eat what others eat, worship as others worship and much
more. This is more than just a change to give, but also to receive,
learn and grow. |
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HOW do I become a volunteer?
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Fill out an
application form!
After your completed application and
reference forms are received, you will be
contacted for an interview (in person or by
telephone). Following the interview, we will
determine site placement for selected
volunteers. All applicants will be notified of
their final status. |
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