World Concern
Contact Information |
WORLD CONCERN HEADQUARTERS19303 Fremont Ave N Toll-Free (800) 755-5022 http://worldconcern.org |
Religious Philosophical Base | Interdenominational |
Area Served | South and Southeast Asia, Haiti, Bolivia, Eastern Africa |
Typical Project | Integrated rural development; primary healthcare, food production, agricultural extension training, water development, veterinary training, micro enterprise |
Primary Needs | Relief workers, medical and healthcare workers, midwives, dentists, agriculturalists, veterinarians, extension workers to transfer knowledge to local people |
Number of Volunteers | 150 |
Prerequisites | Degree and/or experience; motivation to work cross-culturally out of a Christian faith |
Language Requirements | Those not speaking native language will attend language school |
Length of Service | 1 – 3 years |
Volunteer Benefits | Modest salary, housing, transportation for volunteers and their families. Schooling costs for families with children; health insurance |
Comments | World Concern, specializing in development and relief, works in partnership with churches, other agencies and host country nationals |