Various: Customised OM offers opportunities throughout the year to join long-term teams around the world Customised Opportunities If you have a specific country, ministry type or date in mind and can't find a suitable option, please contact us and we can make enquiries for you with OM teams around the world. Please use the 'I've got a question' button at the bottom of the page to make an enquiry or to find out more about these opportunities. A quick overview of current customised options listed below include: Internships in Ireland and Malta Volunteering at a hospitality centre in Germany Church planting ministry in Germany Storm damage repair in Jamaica Outreach week in Malta Sports outreach in Tshega school South Africa Arts ministry Teaching English Africa Area Teacher, Trainer and Coach Take that teaching degree and invest in the lives of missionary teachers around the Africa Area. Whether you're a recent/near graduate or come with a lifetime of experience, whatever discipline you teach, our teachers are waiting for you! You'll play a vital role in the equipping of the teachers for ministry in their local contexts, helping them teach with excellence and build core teaching skills through coaching and training. We're looking for teachers who are learners too, as you step out of your comfort zone and experience life in a unique culture. You'll have an early childhood, elementary (primary) or secondary teaching qualification, and a heart to disciple teachers. You'll be willing to spend time immersing yourself in both the school and local culture. We'd prefer some teaching experience, but recent graduates are also welcome. Experience in teaching literacy would be an advantage, but not mandatory.This opportunity is in the Africa Area (Zambia, Lake T, Tanzania, Malawi, Ghana) Length of placement 3 - 6 months Cost Price is TBC depending on where you serve and for how long. Any costs quoted will exclude flights, insurance & possible vaccinations. Ages 18+ Suitable for Germany Volunteer at a Hospitality Centre Do you enjoy serving people and want to make them feel loved and welcome? We need volunteers for our guest house where people get informed and mobilized for missions. Working alongside the hospitality team of OM Germany, the role involves preparing rooms, cleaning facilities, setting up for coffee breaks, doing laundry, cooking, baking or doing the dishes. We are looking for people who have a servant heart, are flexible, adaptable, teachable and physically fit. You will need to work 8 hours a day and you will be on your feet the whole day! Accommodation and food is provided in the German home office, where you will work. Length of placement 2 weeks - 6 months Cost £50 (admin fee, excluding flights, insurance, possible vaccinations & DBS) Ages 18+ Suitable for Church Planting among Migrants Working among migrants in Germany is our passion! Reach out to a multi-cultural city in the southern part of Germany, meet all kinds of people, enjoy tea and chats in different languages, help operate a community centre, assist migrants with German bureaucracy, share your life, invest your gifts and talents for establishing vibrant communities of Jesus followers, and much more ... We are looking for someone with a passion for migrants, cross-cultural experience, German speaking and a willingness to communicate across language barriers. As well being a team player, relational, creative and interested in other cultures. Having these interests or gifts would be an asset kids, youth, playing music, leading a small groups, sports, arts, languages. Accommodation but not food is provided in the cost. Length of placement 1 month - 6 months Cost £215 (excluding flights, insurance, possible vaccinations & DBS) + £50 Ages 20+ Suitable for Ireland Internship Are you looking for an opportunity to explore your gifting and passions? Or are you a student who wants to practice their vocation in a cross-cultural setting? OM is mobilising young Jesus followers to join our international team and serve and experience ministry in Ireland. We are open to have interns come from 2 weeks to 6 months, or even up to a year! Dates are flexible, although there might be more opportunities to help in other ministries during the spring/summer. There is a variety of opportunities, for example in the areas of evangelism, kids ministry, hospitality, finance, HR and communication and marketing. Please contact us if you want to know more. Length of placement 2 weeks - 1 year Cost £595 per month + £50 (excluding flights, insurance, possible vaccinations & DBS) Ages 18+ Suitable for Jamaica Hope After the Storm This outreach will partner with OM Jamaica/Caribbean to assist people affected by Hurricane Melissa. Volunteers will help with small repair projects on homes, schools and churches and repairing farms, equipment, and agricultural systems so food production and community livelihoods can be restored. We are looking for practical, hands-on volunteers with general Tractor and Automotive, as well as Small Engine and Machine, mechanical, agricultural, construction, or technical skills. Ideally, we are looking for people who are comfortable repairing equipment, assisting with building projects, supporting greenhouse or farm work, or helping with basic manual tasks. Individuals with administrative or household base support experience are also welcome. Please contact us if you want to know more. Length of placement 2 weeks - 1 month Cost £60 per day + £50 (excluding flights, insurance & possible vaccinations) Ages 18+ Suitable for Families are welcome with children 14+ Malta Outreach week A one-week outreach opportunity to share the Gospel here in Malta and strengthen the church. After training, participants can engage in a variety of ministry opportunities, including street evangelism, kids and youth ministry, student ministry, visiting nursing homes, organising church events and prayer walks. We are looking for people who are passionate about Jesus and eager to share the good news with others. Participants should come prepared to be flexible, adaptable, and teachable. Basic knowledge of English is essential, most of the ministry will be in English. Length of placement 1 week (year round depending on availability) Cost £430 (excluding flights, insurance & DBS) Ages 18+ Suitable for Internship OM is mobilising young Jesus-followers to join our team and experience ministry in Malta. As a new team, we are involved in a wide range of pioneering work: evangelism, kids and youth ministry, student ministry, administration, and communication/marketing. Anyone joining us will likely be involved in several of these areas. This is an opportunity for young Jesus-followers who are eager to learn and grow, team-players, and self-motivated. Please contact us for more details. Length of placement 1 week - 6 months Cost £50 + £1,050 per month (excluding flights, insurance, possible vaccinations & DBS) Ages 18+ Suitable for Romania English Teacher One of the key strategies the church in Romania uses for evangelism and discipleship is the After School programme. Through it, we are able to share the message of Christ while equipping children and teenagers, using English and other practical tools. OM Romania collaborates with a range of projects in villages, most of them within Roma communities. The goal is to demonstrate God’s love through meaningful relationships, engaging activities, and simply spending intentional time together. You will have the opportunity to teach English and share the Gospel through it. The After School programmes typically run from Monday to Friday, while weekends are dedicated to activities and services in the local churches. Length of placement 1 week - 3 months Cost £35 per day + £50 (excluding flights, insurance & possible vaccinations) Ages 18+ Suitable for South Africa Tshega - Sports Volunteers This volunteering opportunity is within The Lighthouse Academy, a Tshega Christian Mission Programme, a primary school with 470 students aged 5 to 13 in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Student or professional coaches or experienced athletes will be much appreciated to come and help and be used to train TCM team members on coaching athletics, netball, football, physical education and cross country. Physical Education is presented right through the year during school terms. Length of placement Please enquire Cost Please enquire for cost (will exclude flights, insurance, possible vaccinations & DBS) +£50 Ages 18+ Suitable for Various Arts If you want to use your skills in the arts to help reach the least reach with Gospel, we have a dedicated team who can help you explore suitable opportunities within OM around the world. Please contact us to find out more. Length of placement TBC Cost Depends on country and length of placement Ages 18+ Suitable for Teaching English If you have the skills and qualifications to teach English, several OM teams not mentioned already could offer you an opportunity to teach English in the local schools and communities and to share the love of Christ. Length of placement 2 months+ Cost Depends on country and length of placement Ages 18+ Suitable for Taking the Next Step Enquire Now Return To All Outreaches Manage Cookie Preferences