A grassroots movement of United Methodists who seek to put their “Christian Love in Action.”

Our Approach

Since the 1970s, UMVIM has offered a framework through which disciples can engage in short-term mission locally, nationally, and globally.  Our volunteers are lay and clergy, young and old, with differing abilities and vocations, from all walks of life. Tens of thousands of United Methodists engage in short-term mission each year in ministries as varied as disaster response, community development, pastor training, microenterprise, agriculture, Vacation Bible School, building repair and construction, and medical/dental services.  There is a place for everyone to serve.

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Projects

Find your next project from the database of 165 projects!

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Partners & Connections

We continue to see opportunities to partner on United Methodist Volunteer In Mission project opportunities in the United States.

Projects do not need to be United Methodist in order to be listed, however, must be safe, ethical, and approved by the United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) coordinator for the conference in which it resides.

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Training

Training supports individuals and teams to deepen their skills and practice in a variety of areas.

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Our volunteers and donors make a difference!

We heavily rely on our volunteers and donors. Our volunteers process, revitalize, and assemble all of our donations, and our only source of income comes from individuals and individual churches.

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Team Resources

  • Training

    Find mission trainings, such as the Team Leader Training, on our calendar.

  • Videos

    Browse through UMVIM video resources, including team training videos about mission theology.

  • Team Toolkit

    Explore optional forms as well as form templates to make a team leaders mission journey a little easier.

  • Jurisdictional Resources

    Need mission info that’s specific to your UMC Annual Conference or Jurisdiction? Find it here.

  • "I am very blessed that God has lead me down this path to open my eyes, so much information, so many items, I still look around in awe."

    — Donna

  • I loved all the people praying over all the shipments and the feeling of belonging. I can not wait to come back!"

    — Elicia

  • "It's always a fun time, and it's definitely cool to find new ways to volunteer each day."

    — Seb

  • "It's always good to meet folks from other churches and states and to hear how they are involved in missions. I really enjoy hearing about the many 'God Moments' that occur here."

    — Anonymous volunteer

  • Volunteers in Mission opens doors to serving your own neighbor and those a world apart. Open your heart and allow your hands to be in service for God's will.

    — Stan

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