Opportunities Abound! UMVIM, SEJ News, April 2025
One of the greatest strengths of UMVIM’s ministry and the UMC connectional system is community. We work better because we work together.
Because of its many connections, UMVIM can help individuals find mission teams to join, teams to serve with projects, and projects to suit a team’s specific gifts and talents.
As we move into the Spring, we hope you take the time to glance at the teams looking for additional members, and the projects who are seeking teams. Below are just a few examples, with a more complete listing on umvim.org/openings
Seeking Team Members:
Honduras- AHMEN (Alabama Honduras Medical Education Network) is seeking individuals to join a mission team May 31-June 7. Cost is $1,200 + plane tickets, and AHMEN is offering a $300 discount for college students and an additional $100 discount for bilingual (English/Spanish) members. Specifically they are looking for members to help in the following areas:
organic gardening
lifeguarding and water safety
community advocacy and digital media
clean water culture
Click here to view a more detailed schedule and additional information.
Cuba- Join Mike Burgamy, an experienced team leader to Cuba, for cross-cultural mission journey. Team is planing to travel Oct 3-13th, 2025, with a $350 deposit at sign-up. The total cost is approximately $2200. More information found on the application, which you can download by clicking here.
Nicaragua- El Ayudante, a project serving alongside Nicaraguan communities, is seeking 4 more persons for a journey scheduled Nov 1 – 8, 2025, with a deadline of July 1. Cost is $1700 per person, including airfare. This journey to Leon, Nicaragua will work alongside with the Nicaraguan people to make an impact on the lives of children. Check out the eanicaragua.com to learn more about this amazing ministry. You can also contact Kim at kim@eanicaragua.com for additional information.
Projects Seeking Teams:
Cuba- The Methodist Church in Cuba is in dire need of teams to serve alongside Cuban communities for a variety of projects. Since COVID, teams have dropped significantly created more dire situations in many areas of the country. Churches and teams who are interested can contact Aldo Gonzalez and find more information at umvim.org/cuba
Alabama Rural Ministries- ARM is seeking teams for the summer of 2025. ARM is suited for youth or young adult groups, and for those who many have limited mission journey experience. Visit arm-al.org for more info and contact information.
