JMV is the overseas voluntary service agency of the British Jesuits and part of the Jesuit Mission office in Wimbledon . JMV works with Jesuits and their co-workers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Volunteers are men and women whose faith calls them to live out their Ignatian spirituality in the Jesuit missions abroad : to know, to love and to serve others in Christ.

What do we do?

Our current programme has mostly involved young adults. The type of work they have been involved in includes teaching, assisting in orphanages, working on Aids Outreach Programs and assisting in parish work. This successful programme will continue to run.

In 2009 we are looking to develop a new service based on the needs of the Missions, finding skilled mature volunteers to live in areas of the community where they will be of greatest service. We would like to encourage skilled volunteers to apply for our new programme. We have already identified needs for qualified midwives, civil engineers, teachers (especially Science), houseparents at children's homes and computer specialists at our mission.

Time Commitment

Our programmes will start in September 2009, October 2009 and December 2009.

The minimum commitment is 1 year or 6 months for some posts.

There will be an Orientation Training Programme from 25th July to 1st August 2009 for all volunteers.

Funding

JMV volunteers raise their own funds and live out the Jesuit motto "men and women for others"

Application

If you are interested in volunteering please fill in a preliminary application form and send it to Jesuit Missions Volunteering.