"Being a long-term volunteer challenged and enriched my life.  Appalled by the hardship and deprivation that characterizes the lives of so many, yet humbled by the spiritual strength and joyful worship I saw in these communities,  I came away with new appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit and the power of faith." -Dr. Ann Nichols, long term volunteer in Zambia

Long-term volunteers serve for a year or longer in Critical Presence ministries requested by Global Partners. The volunteer, Global Ministries and the Global Partner usually contribute to the support package which makes the assignment possible. The current long-term volunteers are pictured below. If you are interested in a long-term volunteer assignment, please contact Onea Winkle at owinkle@dom.disciples.org.

Global Ministries also sends short-term volunteers on assignments identified by International Partners. These assignments are from two weeks up to one year. This is a great way to use vacation, summer break as a student or educator or a sabbatical opportunity as a pastor or professional.

List of Volunteer Opportunities

 Mission Personnel Blogs

Cooper, Marilyn Ecuador Marilyn Cooper, a member of United Christian Church, Austin, Texas, serves with the Ecumenical Foundation for Integral Development, Training and Education (FEDICE). She is working in Christian Education with FEDICE and the Association of Indigenous Evangelical Churches of Imbabura. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

deBoer, James Argentina, Paraguay James deBoer, a member of Central Congregational Church, Providence, Rhode Island, will serve a one year term (with the possibility of extension) as a Long-Term Volunteer with the Round Table for Mission Development of the Disciples of Christ Church in Argentina and Paraguay. He will work as a consultant for mission development. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Ewert, Benjamin Thailand Benjamin R. Ewert, member of Congregational United Church of Christ, Harlan, Iowa, serves with the Church of Christ in Thailand. Ben will serve as a teacher at the Sajja Pittaya School located in Bangkok.

Hardin-Nieri, Scott Costa Rica Scott Hardin-Nieri, a member of Heart of the Rockies Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Ft. Collins, Colorado, serves with the Quaker Community in Costa Rica as a volunteer at the Monteverde Friends Meeting. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Hardin-Nieri, Rebecca Costa Rica Rebecca Hardin-Nieri, a member of Heart of the Rockies Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Ft. Collins, Colorado, serves with the Quaker Community in Costa Rica as a volunteer at the Monteverde Friends Meeting. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Hebert, Glenn Ecuador Glenn Hebert, a member of United Christian Church, Austin, Texas, serves with the Ecumenical Foundation for Integral Development, Training and Education (FEDICE). He is working in Christian Education with FEDICE and the Association of Indigenous Evangelical Churches of Imbabura. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Hutter, Diana Swaziland Diana Hutter, a member of First Christian Church, Augusta, Kansas, will serve a two year term with Khukhan'Okusha Zion Church in Swaziland as a coordinator of development programs. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Hutter, Terry Swaziland Terry Hutter, a member of First Christian Church, Augusta, Kansas, will serve a two year term with Khukhan'Okusha Zion Church in Swaziland as a coordinator of development programs. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Lott Henry, Nancy India Nancy Lott Henry, a member of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, Avon Lake, Ohio, serves the Church of North India. She is teaching and preparing nurses for hospitals.

Moyer, Kathleen Mexico Kathleen Moyer, a member of Delhaven Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), La Puente, California,serves with the Joint Table for Mission Development formed by the Christian Congregational Churches of Mexico, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mexico (ICDCM - Iglesia Cristiana Discípulos de Cristo de Mexico), and the Fraternity of Evangelical Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) of Mexico (CICEDCM – Confraternidad de Iglesias Cristianas Evangélicas (Discípulos de Cristo) de Mexico. She will serve as a consultant for Mission Development, with emphasis on women’s development and theological education. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Muniz, Pedro Carlo Paraguay Pedro Carlo Muniz, member of Iglesia Discipulos de Condado Moderno, Caguas, Puerto Rico serves with the Round Table for Mission Development of the Disciples of Christ Church in Argentina and the Disciples of Christ Church in Paraguay. He is a consultant for Mission Development. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Nicholson, Scott Mexico Scott Nicholson, a member of University Congregational UCC in Missoula, Montana, serves with Hogar de Esperanza y Paz (Home of Hope and Peace), a community center located in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Nogales, Sonora on the Mexico-U.S. border. The goal of the center is to enable residents to improve their quality of life. HEPAC provides food security for impoverished children, holds Culture of Peace camps and workshops, and provides adult education courses. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Smith, Douglas Mexico Douglas Smith, a member of Delhaven Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), La Puente, California,serves with the Joint Table for Mission Development formed by the Christian Congregational Churches of Mexico, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mexico (ICDCM - Iglesia Cristiana Discípulos de Cristo de Mexico), and the Fraternity of Evangelical Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) of Mexico (CICEDCM – Confraternidad de Iglesias Cristianas Evangélicas (Discípulos de Cristo). He will serve as a consultant for Mission Development, with emphasis in stewardship and resource development. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Szucs, Barbara Hungary Barbara Szucs, a member of The Lorain Hungarian Reformed Church, Lorain, Ohio, serves the Reformed Church of Hungary. She works with the Roma (Gypsy) Mission as an enabler. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Tapaeko, Nikotemo Fiji Nikotemo Tapaeko has been appointed to serve a one-year term with the Churches of Micronesia Council of United Church of Christ. He iteaches theology at the Ohwa Christian College in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment

Thorpe, Marian Argentina, Paraguay Marian Thorpe, member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Spokane, Washington, will serve a one year term (with the possibility of extension) as a Long-Term Volunteer with the Round Table for Mission Development of the Disciples of Christ Church in Argentina and Paraguay. She will work as a consultant for mission development. Give a gift for this Overseas Staff Appointment