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WHO can participate in WorldService Corps?
- People ages twenty 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 WorldService Corps?
WorldService 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.
WorldService 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?
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.
Volunteer activities will be determined in collaboration with the host country,
and may include:
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WHEN would I go and how long would I be gone?
When you go depends on
the program. WorldService Corps currently offers three types of
programs. —Learn More—
1. Short-term: two- to three-month programs
2. Long-term: one- to two-year programs
3. International Guides: three- to four-month
programs
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WHERE would I go?
WorldService Corps is an international volunteer service program, taking individuals
from around the world, and sending them to other countries to serve. Many
areas around the world have hosted WorldService Corps programs and more
are added each year. —Learn
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WHY would I want to go?
WorldService Corps is one of the most effective ways of coming face
to face with your family members in other places of the world--making it
real. The program uses the volunteers to connect the home communities
they come from and the host communities that receive them. It's an
initial step in building the bridges that will help us realize the
church's discipleship goal to Create diverse communities.—Personal
Stories & Photo Gallery— |
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HOW do I become a volunteer?
The first step is to complete an application and submit it to us or
your local World Church administrator. Once we receive your application,
we will contact you and begin the interview and selection process.
Contact us to discuss
the program and request an application. We can put you in touch
with volunteers who have participated in WorldService Corps programs and
can share insight into the experience. 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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