Volunteering onboard LMC Global is one of the most life-changing experiences you’ll ever have. When you join a group of people committed to helping others, you become part of the solution, not the problem.

Your unique skills and abilities contribute to a life-saving transformation. You’ll discover that bringing good news, new hope, and new opportunity to others is one of the most satisfying things you’ll ever do. This brings regeneration to the hearts of many for salvation in Jesus Christ.

The LMC Global Mission not only supports volunteer opportunities for groups, but we also have many individual volunteers who support us on a regular basis. We are always seeking individual volunteers in the LMC Global area of service to join our competent team.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

We have many different ways you can help as a volunteer. The best way to get started is to tell us a little bit about yourself using the application form below. Once your application has been reviewed, our volunteer staff will contact you to schedule an orientation session.

GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERING AT THE LMC REACH OUT Globally

• Operational volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, and a guardian must accompany any volunteer under the age of 16
• For all our other programs, volunteers must be at least 18 years old and above.

VOLUNTEERING APLICATION FORM

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the LMC Global Mission!  The following is an outline of our main policies for volunteering.  In order for your form to be received, you must check the box below, acknowledging that you agree with the policies.

Relationship

• Volunteers are encouraged to maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism when relating to clients (clients are defined as any person who benefits from any programs of the LMC Global Mission).

• Volunteers are not to spend time alone with one client.
• Volunteers are not to initiate or allow physical contact with clients.    

Information    

• Volunteers are asked not to share personal details such as home address or phone number with clients.
• All personal information about clients is strictly confidential except when he/she shares information about matters with legal consequences such as someone being in danger or endangering others. In this case, volunteers must report the information to the LMC Global staff person in charge.    

Conduct    

• Our programs are violence-free and drug-free environments. Volunteers are not to drink, use drugs or carry any type of weapons on site.
• Harassment of any kind is not permitted. 
• The LMC Global Mission is not responsible for the personal property of volunteers.
• Volunteers are not to engage in a private transaction involving gifts, services or money with any client. Any gifts should be directed to or channeled through the LMC Global office. Volunteers may not accept money or gifts from clients for services rendered.    
• Volunteers are not authorized to use the LMC Global Mission phones, supplies and equipment for purposes not specifically related to the volunteer opportunity services.   

Dress Code   

• Volunteers must wear clothing that is deemed modest by staff. Please do not wear midriff-revealing tops, short shorts, muscle shirts, etc.   
• Closed toed shoes must be worn in the mission field for safety reasons.
• Clothing worn by volunteers must not portray drugs, sexual or violent themes.   

Outside Activities   

• Volunteers are not authorized to identify themselves with the LMC Global Mission, or attempt to use their position to gain credibility for political purposes or illicit personal gain.

We need thousands of volunteers every year to bring hope and healing. Volunteers provide their skills, gifts, time, and expertise. Volunteers like you.

Are you ready to take the next step?

Your Application Form

Volunteer Guidelines and Code of Conduct

Our Goal

The LMC Global Mission aims to be the most effective communicator of Good-news of Christ Jesus, compassionate care and life transformation for the people in communities they serve in Ghana and beyond. With the help of thousands of volunteers each year, we are able to work towards that goal every day.

Age Restrictions

All Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. 

Dress Code

Volunteers must arrive dressed appropriately for the work they will be performing. Our dress code exists to protect volunteer safety, follow safety standards, and show respect to our clients and culture they serve and work. Volunteers arriving dressed inappropriately may not take part in activities unless suitable accommodations can be made.

Men’s and Women’s Residential Programs

• Casual business attire is appropriate
• Clothing must not portray themes related to alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, sex or violence

Children’s Programs

• Casual attire is appropriate
• Clothing should cover chest, shoulders, torso and thighs. Please avoid “sagging” pants
• Clothing must not portray themes related to alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, sex or violence

Relationships

• Volunteers are encouraged to maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism when relating with community members* (as defined below).
• Volunteers should not be alone with one community member. Please stay in the sight of others.
• Volunteers are not to initiate or allow anyone to have physical contact with community members without staff advisement and the permission of the community member.
• Volunteers are not to engage in a private transaction involving gifts, services or money with any community member. Any gifts should be directed to or channeled through the organization leadership. Volunteers may not accept money or gifts from community members for services rendered. Volunteers are not to lend cell phones to, nor make calls for, community members.

Information

• Volunteers are asked not to share personal contact details such as home or email address, phone numbers or social media information with community members while volunteering or on their return home. (Volunteers in our children’s programs or in mentoring roles are an exception and should negotiate this with staff.)
• Volunteers may not participate in any type of social media with community members. (Volunteers in our children’s programs or in mentoring roles are an exception and should negotiate this with staff.)
• All personal information about community members is strictly confidential except when a community member shares information about matters with legal consequences such as someone being in danger or endangering others. In this case, volunteers must report the information to the staff person in charge immediately.
• Volunteers may share their personal experience at the mission via social media but may NOT include photos or names of any community members.

Conduct

• Our programs are violence-free, alcohol-free and drug-free environments. No sexual harassment. Volunteers are not to smoke, drink, use drugs or carry any type of weapons on site.
• Volunteers are to engage in gracious and edifying conversation and are to avoid swearing or cursing on site.
• As the LMC Global Mission is a faith-based organization, volunteers are asked not to present or promote a worldview that is in opposition to the Bible/Christian worldview that is the very fabric of our ministry.
• Harassment of any kind is not permitted and will be subject to disciplinary action by the LMC Global Mission.
• The LMC Global Mission is not responsible for the personal property of volunteers.

Outside Activities

• Volunteers are not authorized to use the LMC Global Mission phones, stationery, supplies or equipment for purposes not specifically related to the volunteer opportunity service.
• Volunteers are not authorized to identify themselves with the LMC Global Mission, or attempt to use their position to gain credibility for political purposes or illicit personal gain.

Legal/Photo Release

Before volunteering with the LMC Global Mission, individuals are asked to sign a release form acknowledging the activities and conditions of volunteering with our organization. For more questions, please contact us here

Community Members

Community members are defined as any person who benefits from any ministries of the LMC Global Mission as a participant in any program including but not limited to clients, members of the LMC Global Mission facilities, children attending camps or after-school programs, or families

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