Short-term

International volunteers over age 18 come to learn and to participate in individualized ministries. Come with a willingness to encourage and support, whilst learning more about what Hands at Work is doing to reach the orphaned, the vulnerable and the sick in Africa. These time frames range from three weeks up to three months. Contact the volunteer coordinator volunteer@handsatwork.org.  Individuals looking to volunteer for three months or less need to submit a resume, reference letter and recent photo.

What can I do?
There are opportunities for you, as individuals, to come and serve with us here at Hands at Work. We have many specific roles that need to be filled (see Specific Opportunities on right side of page). While practical skills, such as carpentry or nursing, are always valuable and necessary skills, we challenge people to think beyond these obvious skills. Leadership, administrative, report writing, financial, IT, trainers, supporters and encouragers – there’s a role for people from all different backgrounds. Believing God calls people to this ministry, we say, regardless of your skills, if God is stirring a passion in your heart to reach out among the poor in Africa, then come!

Come with a total willingness to serve and full openness to learning. Bring all of yourself—your talents, passions, experiences, gifts—and participate in the breadth of community-based care, experience a new model of serving, and you will discover your place in God’s amazing story of love and transformation in Africa.