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.
Discovery Tours
Why travel with World Renew?
When you join our staff on one of our Discovery Tours, 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!
Tanzania and Kenya
June 11-25, 2024
This opportunity will take you to East Africa where you will see and hear about the transformation happening in the communities where World Renew works. Visit Village Savings and Loan programs, church and community, agriculture, spiritual transformation, and health programs. Learn more about this opportunity and register.
Cambodia
November 1-11, 2024
Your guide to purposeful travel to Cambodia with World Renew! Travelers can experience both Cambodian culture and a country rising from the ashes as Cambodians themselves begin to rebuild the country from ground up with progress in education systems, infrastructure, social justice issues, agricultural practices, and community stability. Learn more about this opportunity and register.
International
Nicaragua – Ontario Youth Trip
August 2024
Walk alongside people, including youth, in Nicaraguan communities and develop your perspective on poverty, missions, and community development. Learn more about this opportunity and register.
International Relief Managers
Ongoing applications are open with training and preparation offered virtually. Learn more and apply.
Canadian Opportunities
Office Volunteer Associate
Supporting the Gift Processing Team for World Renew in Canada, this position will deal with highly confidential donor information and support daily tasks by opening mail, paying attention to chequing information, and upcoming expiries. Learn more about the Office Volunteer Associate, and express your interest to [email protected].
Translation Volunteer (French)
Virtual, international, in partnership with World Renew’s Southern Africa team. Learn more about the Translation Volunteer, and express your interest to [email protected].
Volunteer Intern – Climate Witness Project
Open virtually across Canada. Applications received on a rolling basis. Learn more about the Volunteer Intern, and express your interest to [email protected].
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].
North America – Group Service Trips
For church, family, business, and school groups. Contact Chris Gibson at [email protected] to plan your next mission trip.
Chicago One-Day Projects
After a flood in the Chicago area communities of Cicero and Berwyn (among others) this summer, DRS is working with local organizations for flood cleanup and mold remediation work. If you are a local DRS volunteer who is interested in one-day volunteer projects, contact Chris at [email protected].
Coming soon: Vermont
(Flood reconstruction)
Fort Myers, FL
(Hurricane reconstruction)
Rolling Fork, Mississippi
(Tornado reconstruction)
New Bern, North Carolina
(Hurricane reconstruction)
Mayfield, Kentucky
(Flood reconstruction)
Floyd County, Kentucky
(Flood reconstruction)
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.
