VOLUNTEER + TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

From disaster response to cultural immersion, we believe in equipping volunteers to better understand, engage, and respond to the story of poverty. When you volunteer or travel with World Renew, you have the chance to deepen your faith, stretch your thinking, and direct your sense of justice for the whole of your life.

VOLUNTEER + TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

From disaster response to cultural immersion, we believe in equipping volunteers to better understand, engage, and respond to the story of poverty. When you volunteer or travel with World Renew, you have the chance to deepen your faith, stretch your thinking, and direct your sense of justice for the whole of your life.

Journeys with World Renew

Why travel with World Renew?

When you join our staff on one of our Journeys, you will experience God in another country and be challenged in your faith. Together, we’ll learn about international development and see the transformative work of World Renew. Prepare yourself to be compelled to continue your justice journey when you arrive home!

Nicaragua Young Adults Trip – February 13-22, 2026
Calling all young adults age 18-30! Join us in Nicaragua for an immersive experience where you will explore poverty, missions, and community development through the lens of faith. Learn more and apply.

Guatemala Discovery Tour – March 14-22, 2026
Journey with us through vibrant cities and rural communities, engaging with World Renew’s work in food security, health, justice, and economic development. Learn more and apply.

Tanzania Discovery Tour – June 12-22, 2026
Engage with World Renew partners working in health, education, and economic development, and be inspired by the resilience and hope of Tanzanian communities. Learn more and apply.

Cambodia Discovery Tour – November 6-16, 2026
Explore Cambodia’s culture, history, and traditions while witnessing World Renew’s community-centred work in action. Learn more and apply.

International

There are no current opportunities available. Please check back again soon.

Canadian Opportunities

There are no current opportunities available. Please check back again soon.

North America – Individuals and/or Couples

DRS Managed Reconstruction Sites. Primarily individuals and couples, one to three weeks. To sign up, or if you have questions, contact Diana at [email protected].

DRS is opening a new site in January in Bradenton, Florida! We invite you to join a reconstruction team repairing homes damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall. Housing plans are being finalized; it is still being decided whether RV spots will be available.

2026:

Team 1: 1/17/26 – 2/7/26

Team 2: 2/7/26 – 2/28/26

Team 3: 2/28/26 – 3/21/26

Team 4: 3/21/26 – 4/11/26 Easter

Fall 2025:

Team 4: 11/22/25 – 12/13/25 US Thanksgiving

Spring 2026:

Team 5: 1/10/26 – 1/31/26

Team 6: 1/31/26 – 2/21/26

Team 7: 2/21/26 – 3/14/26

Team 8: 3/14/26 – 4/4/26

Team 9: 4/4/26 – 4/25/26 Easter

Fall 2025:

Team 3: 11/15/25 – 12/06/25 US Thanksgiving

Please Note: This initiative is organized by Many Hands for Abaco (MH4A), an external partner. All logistics, reimbursements, and responsibilities are managed directly by MH4A. Volunteers engaging in this opportunity do so independently of World Renew DRS.

DRS and Many Hands for Abaco are teaming up to rebuild homes on Abaco Island in the Bahamas. With 20 homes already complete, we’re aiming to rebuild many more in the first half of 2026. Your hands are needed! Please prayerfully consider joining a repair team helping restore homes and hope.

Team 1: 1/10/26 – 1/31/26

Team 2: 2/7/26 – 2/28/26

Team 3: 3/7/26 – 3/28/26

Team 4: 4/25/26 – 5/16/26

Team 5: 5/23/26 – 6/13/26

Many Hands will reimburse a portion of transportation, housing, and meal costs. If interested, more information can be found on the link provided here, including the volunteer application form. If you have questions, please contact Pam Osborn (Office: 641-629-6633).

North America – Group Service Trips

For church, family, business, and school groups. Contact Morgan Tibble at [email protected] to plan your next service trip.

 

Coming Soon: Carter County, Tennessee

(Hurricane Helene reconstruction)

Mitchell County, North Carolina

(Hurricane Helene reconstruction)

Pinellas County, Florida

(Hurricanes Helene and Milton reconstruction)

Barre, Vermont

(Flood reconstruction)

Clay County, Iowa

(Flood reconstruction)

Eastern North Carolina (New Bern or Windsor)

(Hurricane Florence and ongoing storms reconstruction)

Anticipated Clean-Up Teams

DRS anticipates clean-up teams serving communities impacted by impending storms this hurricane season. If you are interested in serving on a fall clean-up team, please contact Anna Scholma at [email protected].

Ready to go?

Let us know you are interested by filling out the form below. Our team will contact you with more information about how you can volunteer or travel with World Renew.

Currently, we are only able to facilitate residents of North America: USA or Canada. Please keep checking our website, as we may expand this to other countries in the future.

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