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UM Volunteers In Mission

WE ARE: You and me, laity, ordained, all ages, all races, all genders - The people of God, who share a passion for Jesus Christ and a desire to show compassion, through our very lives, to all the people of God.

WHAT WE DO: Create opportunities to promote, encourage and enable all persons to live our creed - Christian Love In Action.

WHO WE ARE IN SERVICE WITH:

You and me, laity, ordained, all ages, all races, all genders -all nations of the people of God.

WHERE WE ARE IN SERVICE:

UMVIM, California-Nevada continuously strives to provide mission opportunities in construction/reconstruction, disaster relief, medical, connectional and educational venues that will enable the persons volunteering to do mission service, and, the persons to whom they are in convenant relationships with, to progress along their faith journey,with simplicity, authenticity, and relevancy. We are in service locally within this Conference, through the rest of the United States and Internationally through out the world.

There are four main ways in which we serve.

1) Connectional

A "connectional" mission allows us to be with others by coming face-to-face with other cultures and experiences in a venue of study. These missions involve the opportunity to become more aware of issues that have everyday impacts on our lives,and offer the greater opportunity for cultural exchange and appreciation.

2) Construction

A "construction" team may involve new construction, rennovations or repairs. These opportunities generally focus on the needs of low-income homes, church property, schools and hospitals. Volunteer skills accepted range from professional to unskilled.

3) Educational

A "educational: team may involve teaching English as a second language, Vacation Bible School and many other opportunities. It provide the unique opportunity to share ones knowledge with others that may not otherwise have access to certain forms of education.

4) Medical

A "medical" team may involve working in a village or urban clinic or hospital, conducting "well checks", or conducting education experiences. Volunteer skills accepted range from professional to the unskilled volunteers just willing to be a helper.

OTHER UMVIM LINKS

CONTACT US:

· UMVIM Staff

DISASTER RESPONSE RECOVERY TEAMS:

· Disaster Recovery Teams

· Disaster Response Contact Info

DONATIONS:

· Make a Donation

PROJECT INFORMATION:

· UMVIM Project Profiles

· Cal-Nev Projects: Laton UMC San Francisco Glide Memorial UMC

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