Be the Friend Who Changes a Life

What if one conversation, one pickup game, or one genuine friendship could change someone's future?

Across Spain, countless young people are searching for hope, purpose, and authentic connection. Many have never had someone walk alongside them, invest in their lives, and show them the life-changing hope found in Jesus.

We're looking for people who are ready to build real relationships, mentor young people, and meet them where they already are.

What You'll Do

• Build authentic friendships with youth and young adults
• Mentor and disciple through everyday life and conversations
• Engage with young people through sports, outdoor activities, and shared interests
• Help connect them to Christian community and spiritual growth
• Demonstrate the love of Jesus through presence, consistency, and genuine care

Life in Spain Looks Like

• Playing soccer in the park
• Joining pickup basketball games
• Hanging out at skate parks
• Hiking mountain trails
• Cycling through scenic hills
• Building trust through shared experiences and everyday moments

Who We're Looking For

• Relational and approachable
• Passionate about investing in young people
• Comfortable building friendships across cultures
• Active, adventurous, and willing to step outside your comfort zone
• Eager to grow in faith while helping others do the same

Join a movement of mentors helping young people discover hope, belonging, and life in Jesus.

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Change Lives. Grow in Your Faith. Be Part of Something Bigger.

What if your next adventure could help transform an entire community?

Join our Uganda team and serve alongside local leaders who are bringing hope, opportunity, and lasting change through Christ-centered education, discipleship, and community development.

Together, we're working to break the cycle of poverty by equipping individuals with the spiritual, academic, and practical tools they need to thrive. From Bible training and early childhood education to vocational programs for young women, every ministry is focused on empowering people for the future.

Opportunities include:

• Discipling and mentoring believers
• Teaching and educational support
• Community development initiatives
• Bible training and leadership development
• Serving through the Girls Skills Center
• Investing in children, youth, and families

Who we're looking for:

• Passionate followers of Christ
• People who care deeply about discipleship and relationships
• Servant-hearted team players
• Individuals willing to learn, adapt, and invest in others
• Those excited to serve in a rural Ugandan community

This isn't about swooping in with solutions. It's about walking alongside people, supporting local leadership, and loving others in ways that create lasting impact.

If you have a heart for discipleship, a passion for serving among the poor, and a desire to invest deeply in people's lives, we'd love to explore how you might fit into our Uganda team.

Bring your faith. Use your gifts. Help transform lives.

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Make friends. Build community. Live with purpose.

We're looking for someone who loves connecting with college students and young professionals through genuine relationships. This role is all about showing up, listening well, and walking alongside people as they navigate life, purpose, and faith.

Our vision is simple: build authentic friendships, create safe and welcoming spaces, and invite people to explore the fullness of life found in Christ.

Possible ministry opportunities include:  

• Build meaningful relationships with college students and young professionals
• Create welcoming environments where people can be themselves
• Foster conversations about life, purpose, and faith
• Help cultivate communities marked by trust, belonging, and authenticity
• Walk alongside others through the challenges and opportunities of young adulthood

Who We're Looking For

• A relational, people-oriented team player
• Someone who is secure, confident, and content in who they are
• A great listener who genuinely cares about others
• Someone passionate about helping people grow spiritually and personally
• A person committed to healthy rhythms, boundaries, and sustainable ministry

Our Approach We believe lasting impact comes from healthy, authentic presence. That's why we value:

• Real relationships over programs
• Sabbath rest over constant busyness
• Healthy boundaries over burnout
• Trusting God rather than striving for results
• Creating spaces where every person is treated with dignity and respect

If you're passionate about investing in people, building community, and pointing others to Christ through authentic friendship, we'd love to connect.

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Want to use your creativity to make a real impact?

Join a team in Mexico using music, art, and mentorship to create safe spaces where kids and young adults can grow in confidence, community, and faith.

What you'll do:

• Teach music, art, or other creative skills
• Mentor and encourage kids and youth
• Lead worship or help develop worship teams
• Support camps, workshops, and community events
• Build relationships through creativity
• Help young people discover their gifts and purpose

We're looking for people who:

• Love music, art, or creative expression
• Care about investing in the next generation
• Are relational, teachable, and adaptable
• Want to grow in cross-cultural ministry
• Are willing to learn Spanish

No professional experience required. Whether you play guitar, paint, sing, design, dance, take photos, or simply love being creative, your gifts can help young people discover that they matter and that God has a purpose for their lives.

Looking for an opportunity that combines teaching, adventure, purpose, and global impact?

Join a growing international school community in Central Asia where you can invest in students, support families serving overseas, and make a meaningful difference through education and relationships.

Located in a beautiful mountain nation experiencing rapid urban growth, this country faces significant educational, economic, and spiritual challenges. As part of the Silk Road Academy (SRA) team, you'll help provide quality education and encouragement for students from diverse backgrounds while serving alongside a community committed to transforming lives through faith, service, and authentic relationships.

Whether you're interested in classroom teaching, assisting teachers, leading special subjects, or mentoring students, you'll play an important role in helping young people thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Beyond the classroom, you'll have opportunities to learn the local language, participate in community outreach, build friendships with local families, teach conversational English, and grow through cross-cultural experiences that will shape your future.

What You'll Do

• Teach or assist in classrooms serving students in Grades 1-12
• Support students academically and relationally
• Teach specialty subjects such as art, music, physical education, or other areas based on experience and need
• Help create a positive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds
• Build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families
• Participate in language learning and cultural engagement
• Explore opportunities to connect with local families and young adults
• Assist with English language activities and community programs
• Serve as a positive role model for students
• Grow personally through cross-cultural living and ministry experience

Why This Opportunity?

• Live and serve in a unique Central Asian culture
• Gain valuable teaching and leadership experience
• Be part of an accredited international school community
• Make a lasting impact on students and families
• Develop cross-cultural communication skills
• Learn a new language
• Build lifelong friendships and global perspectives
• Serve alongside a diverse team of local and international educators
• Combine professional development with meaningful service

You Might Be a Great Fit If You:

• Love working with children or teenagers
• Want to make a difference through education
• Enjoy mentoring and encouraging others
• Are adaptable and willing to learn
• Thrive in team environments
• Have a heart for cross-cultural experiences
• Are excited about living internationally
• Are willing to learn a new language
• Enjoy building relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Want practical experience that will strengthen your future career and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required for primary classroom teaching positions)
• Education experience preferred but not required
• Experience working with children or youth helpful
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, or coaching
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and serve in a cross-cultural setting
• Flexible and teachable attitude
• Passion for helping students grow and succeed

Reach the Nations Without Leaving Home

You don't have to cross an ocean to make a global impact.

People from all over the world are living, studying, and building new lives right in our community. We're looking for individuals who have a heart for the nations and a desire to build meaningful relationships with international students and refugees while serving through Furniture Friends.

What you'll do:

• Serve in a meaningful role with the Furniture Friends team
• Help support practical needs and community outreach efforts
• Build friendships with international students and refugee families
• Visit, welcome, and spend time with people from diverse cultures
• Share the hope of the gospel through authentic relationships
• Learn how to engage thoughtfully with people from Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu backgrounds
• Partner with others who are passionate about local missions

Who we're looking for:

• People who are curious about other cultures and backgrounds
• Followers of Christ who want to share their faith through relationships
• Friendly, welcoming, and willing to step outside their comfort zone
• Team players who want to serve both practically and spiritually
• Individuals excited about reaching the nations locally

This isn't just volunteering. It's an opportunity to combine practical service with life-changing relationships and be part of what God is doing among people from around the world.

Serve locally. Build friendships globally. Share the hope of Jesus.