United Methodists have believed, from the beginning, that each of us is called to participate in the outreaching ministry of Jesus Christ. John Wesley called the early Methodists to live out their faith by "doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all [people]" (The General Rules of the Methodist Church).
Putting our faith into action is at the very heart of our Christian calling. By volunteering to serve through programs such as United Methodist Volunteers in Mission or the Mission Volunteers program of The General Board of Global Ministries, every person in the church has the opportunity to serve and to live their calling more faithfully.
Volunteers embody Christian love in action by bringing their diverse talents to mission programs, local outreach ministries, and emergency response and recovery work around the world.
- Find out more about the many volunteer opportunities and programs available through The United Methodist Church, both at home and abroad.
- Explore United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) opportunities by region.
- Learn more about becoming a Mission Volunteer.
