We believe everyone has a part to play in loving God and loving others entre todos os povos.

We help people to join the mission field through familiarisation, on-boarding, language acquisition, professional development, ongoing pastoral support, prayer and the prophetic all around the world.

Discover some of our short-term placement opportunities to join us below.

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North Africa Cities

Come, and work with us alongside Arabs and mountain people in a city.

Teams are based in two North African cities. They run businesses, build strong friendships in the local community, and pray, asking that God’s kingdom would come among the people they meet in their day-to-day lives.

Local women artisans create crafts using traditional skills and techniques. A team member supports these women through a small business that sells a selection of these crafts. A placement is available for female participants to help with this venture.

There are also opportunities to take part in expeditions and experience a taster program.

Opportunities

Assist a Craft Business

Help this venture: source materials, network with suppliers, and develop new products. Build and deepen friendships with local women by organizing and taking part in creative events. Join the team for prayer walks and prayer trips, with the possibility of staying in local homes. Arabic or French to any level is useful but not mandatory.

Length: 2-6 weeks.
Time of year: September to December, March to June.  It is best to avoid Ramadan.

Specific Application Requirement: Due to cultural aspects this opportunity is for female applicants only and may require a background check.

Taster Program

Live with local people in their homes, commit to language learning, and join with the team as they show love and share hope with the local community. Take part in a regular rhythm of worship and prayer for God’s kingdom to come among the people of North Africa.

Length: 2 weeks.
Time of year: September to December, March to June.  It is best to avoid Ramadan.

Expedition Participant
Take part in an expedition. Pray alongside the team and learn about the history and culture of the region.

Length: 3 weeks.
Time of year: September or January.

More Information

Location
A choice between two North African cities.

People Groups
North African Arabs and mountain peoples.

Culture
Two culturally rich cities with populations that have been influenced by Arab, Christian and Islamic civilizations. Friendly in nature, hospitality is at the core of their culture; meals are traditionally eaten together from one shared dish. Most identify as Muslims and, as well as speaking Arabic, they have their own language. French is also spoken, particularly among younger people.

Team Vision
In the face of everyday discrimination, indigenous Christians are continuing to persevere in following Jesus. The team’s vision is to support and encourage these local Christians as well as reach out to families with the love of Jesus. The long-term goal is to see Christian communities established.

North Africa Coastal Town

Come, and work with us alongside nomads on the desert coast.

A water-sports business run by the World Horizons team is expanding. This business would benefit from people with specific water-sports skills or those with general experience in customer service, electrics, construction, or DIY.

The World Horizons team in this part of North Africa pray for their community and have seen transformation in their town. If you have a desire to pray, the team warmly welcome you to join them in a daily rhythm of worship and prayer for God’s kingdom to come among the nomads.

Opportunities

Take bookings and manage reservations

Provide relief for long-term staff by taking bookings and managing reservations. Relevant experience and French required.

Length: 3-8 weeks.
Time of year: ​ July/August (or when existing staff take a break).

Water-based sports experience and qualifications
Help with business expansion, train local staff, run courses for customers and/or build up your sea miles. Dinghy sailing/Yacht sailing/Kayak. Appropriate qualifications necessary.

Length:
 2-4 weeks.
Time of year: Various.

Equipment Repair

Keep equipment in good condition using various skills or general DIY.

Length: 2-6 weeks.
Time of year: November, February or Ramadan (these are the quietest months, but the team can accommodate opportunities at other times of the year too).

Construction
Help build a wooden cafe, shower block and workshop. Experience in construction and building projects required.

Length:
 2-8 weeks.
Time of year: Autumn, winter or spring (when constructions is underway).

Prayer and worship

Come pray alongside the team in their daily prayer rhythm, and other opportunities.

Length:
 2 weeks.
Time of year: January-March, May-June, September, or November.

More Information

Location
A coastal town on the edge of the desert and the sea.

People Group
Desert nomads

Culture
The nomads are a people who love the desert; however, much of life now happens in the town. Time is not a priority in traditional culture but people are; and having tea together with others is essential. Most Nomads in North Africa identify as Muslim. The local nomadic dialect takes Arabic as a foundation and then mixes in some European languages and some pre-Arabic words. French, Spanish and English are also spoken.

Team Vision
There are no known churches among the desert nomads. The team has a vision to see flourishing Christian communities that function in a relevant way within the nomadic culture.

Team Strategy
To learn the language, run businesses, and build strong friendships. That people they meet in their day-to-day lives hear about the good news of Jesus Christ.

Cost
The approximate cost is $75 per week per person plus flights and insurance. Costs will vary depending on the time of year you visit, length of stay or type of placement.

Application Requirements
Those under 18 will need to apply and come with an adult who is responsible for them.

It is preferable for those aged 18-21 applying for a longer placement to come with at least one other person.

All can apply for the placements listed, although there are local cultural gender expectations that we would discuss with you before arrival to help you prepare.

North Africa Mountain Town

Come, and work with us among mountain people in the foothills.

Help guide international groups and local clients in the mountains. Opportunities in this North African mountain town would be particularly suitable for applicants with experience in trekking or adventure sports. There are also opportunities for applicants with experience in childcare and teaching or for those who would like to experience a taster program.

The team also welcome you to join them in a regular rhythm of worship and prayer for God’s kingdom to come among the mountain people.

Opportunities

Groups Assistant

Help guide groups through mountain villages. This placement includes language learning.

Length: 3-12 months
Time of year:  Anytime, however during the summer months is not ideal due to climate and low tourist numbers.

Childcare and cultural experience

Support the team by helping a family with home-schooling and care. This placement includes language learning, cultural experience, and the opportunity to visit mountain villages. Female applicants only.

Length
: 6 weeks to 9 months (ideally the school year which is nine months)
Time of year: September-June

Taster Program

Live with local people in their homes, commit to language learning, and join with the team as they show love and share hope with the local community. Take part in a regular rhythm of prayer and worship, praying that God’s kingdom would come among the mountain peoples.

Length: Up to 3 months
Time of year: any

More Information

Location
A vibrant town in the foothills.

People Group
Mountain peoples

Culture
Mountain peoples are hardworking, and proud. Friendly in nature, hospitality is at the core of their culture. Most also identify as Muslims and, as well as speaking Arabic, they have their own language. French and English are spoken, particularly among younger people. Although mountainous areas have a very simple and basic lifestyle, most villages have electricity and running water as well as their own internal means of communication.

Team Vision
In the face of everyday discrimination, indigenous Christians are persevering in following Jesus. The team’s vision is to develop relationships and encourage people who live in the mountain villages of the region.

Team Strategy
To learn the language, run businesses, and build strong supportive friendships that show love and share hope. To pray regularly for their community.

Cost
The approximate cost is $375 per month per person plus flights and insurance. Costs will vary depending on the time of year you visit, length of stay or type of placement.

Northern France

Come, and work with us alongside French and immigrant communities in Thumeries. 

The World Horizons team in Northern France has a chateau that is run as a hospitality centre. Placements at the Chateau du Paradis in Thumeries, near Lille, would be particularly suitable for those with experience in plumbing, electrics, carpentry, decorating, gardening or catering. French is useful but not essential. 

There is also an opportunity to support outreach activities with nearby immigrant communities. For those looking to develop their French, there is the option to focus on language. 

Opportunities

Handy Person

Practical help at the chateau: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating, and gardening skills would be very useful. Also catering and cleaning are needed.

Length: 1-2 months.
Time of year: Preferably not in the winter.

French Learners and Language Students
Take French classes online, practice locally and enjoy participating in community and church life.

Length: 3+ months.
Time of year: Various.

French Speakers

Join the team by both helping at the chateau and using your interests and abilities to invest in the local community and church. Help develop outreach activities with nearby immigrant communities. Reasonable level of French required.

Length: 3+ months.
Time of year: Best in the warmer months.

More Information

Location
Northern France, to the south of Lille.

People Group
French and local immigrant communities.

Culture
Society in this region is secular, like many others in France.  Many people would say, without understanding the contradiction, that they are French, atheist and Catholic.

Thumeries is a commuter village lying between the Lille metropolis to the north, a traditional agricultural area to the east and a former mining area to the south. Immigrants (notably Polish and North Africans) came to work in the mines. However, the closure of the mines has left many social problems including unemployment amongst the young. While Polish and Arabic are still spoken by some, French is the main language. Taking part in clubs and other local activities is a major way of meeting people. 

Team Vision
The team vision is to be a positive influence in the area through a living expression of faith in Jesus.

Southwest France

Come, and work with us alongside the people of the Pays Basque Region.

Arts festivals featuring pop-up galleries and live music will be launched across the region during the summer months. Come and join the road team who are setting up these events.

Placements in the Pays Basque region would be particularly suitable for those with experience in the arts, sound technology, interpreting, or catering. There are also opportunities for people with practical skills in plastering, electrics, carpentry, painting and decorating at the World Horizons community house. For those looking to develop their French, there is the option to focus on language.

Opportunities

French Learners and Language Students

Learn French: study both online and in the classroom while also practicing French with locals in the community. Get involved in a small, growing church and stay at the World Horizons community house.

Length: 3 weeks–1 year.
Time of year: Any, but not available over the Christmas/New Year period if the placement is less than a month.

Handy Person

Help renovate the World Horizons community house. Experience in plastering, electrics, carpentry or painting and decorating required.

Length: 2-4 weeks
Time of year: Any, but not available over the Christmas/New Year period.

Arts Festivals Team Member

Join a festival road team travelling to various locations. Help to run arts festivals featuring pop-up art galleries and live music. If you have skills as an artist, sound technician, interpreter, musician, or cook, come and join the team. We also require people to help set up and dismantle exhibitions and stage sets.

Length: 4-8 weeks.
Time of year: July/August 

More Information

Location
Southwest France bordering Spain. Towns and villages in the Basque country, the Coast, and the Pyrenees.

People Group
French and Basque living in both France and Northern Spain.

Culture
French and Basque, both urban and rural. The Basque Country is a cross-border cultural region that has a distinctive culture including its own language, customs, festivals, and music. It is known for its festivals which take place all year round. Over and above the folklore aspect, Basque Country dance is a way of saluting or thanking somebody or solemnizing a religious or social event.

Horizontes Mundiais é um intergeracional e culturalmente diverso movimento internacional.

Asia Minor – Eastern Mediterranean

Come, and work with us alongside Turkish speakers, international students and migrant workers in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Play your part in what God is doing in the Eastern Mediterranean; learn about the culture, language and ministry in a Muslim context, and discern what God is doing in your own life.

There are only three or four Turkish speaking congregations and just a handful of workers on the island. The World Horizons team in the Eastern Mediterranean work with one of those churches and are committed to seeing it grow.

There are also thousands of international students and migrant workers from Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa in the Eastern Mediterranean. The church hosts a weekly Bible study meeting in English which is geared towards international students. This has become a kind of second congregation and has opened up new doors of ministry.

Opportunities

Barista trainer

Help train local believers, students and ministry leaders in coffee-making skills. Experience in coffee-making is required.

Length: Various.
Time of year: Various.

Café volunteer

Serve at our Café on the island, help organise and take part in open mic nights and art exhibitions as well as developing your barista skills.

Length: Various.
Time of year: Various.

Ministry and Business Training Participant

Join a three-month, intensive, residential training programme with an additional three-month internship component working with a coffee roastery and a small natural wine production business.

Length: 3-6 months.
Time of year: Starts in September.

Winemaker

Help train local believers, students and ministry leaders in our wine production. Experience in winemaking required.

Length: Various.
Time of year: Various.

More Information

Location
We work on an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

People Group
Turkish speakers, international students and migrant workers from Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Culture
The south of the island is Greek-speaking and is a member of the European Union. The north side of the island is Turkish-speaking and predominantly Muslim. Only Turkey recognizes it as an independent nation. The rest of the world considers it to be occupied territory. Still, it has its own borders, for which you need a passport to cross. The official population is approximately 400,000, but that figure doesn’t take into account the large numbers of tourists that come and go throughout the year.

Team Vision
The vision is to make disciples of all nations’ as the team use a coffee roastery and a small natural wine production company to help the church to grow on the island and beyond.

Cost
The approximate cost of the training programme is $350 per week per person plus flights and insurance. Costs include accommodation, food, mobile phone costs, transportation, ministry travel expenses, language lessons, toiletries, and a small admin fee towards the Eastern Mediterranean ministry fund.

Application Requirement
Those under 18 will need to apply and come with an adult who is responsible for them.

Asia Minor – Türkiye (Turkey)

Come, and work with us among Turks, refugees and minority ethnic groups in Turkey.

The Mozaik Arts and Culture Centre in Ankara, run by the World Horizons team in Turkey, is a place that brings together those who know Jesus and those who have never heard of him. Placements in Ankara would be particularly suitable for those with artistic and creative skills. There are also opportunities to pray with the team and help with English conversation clubs. For those with basic level Arabic or a desire to learn the language, there is the opportunity to serve refugees and help disciple the growing Arabic speaking church in Ankara and nearby cities.

Opportunities

Artist in Residence

Exhibit your artwork and create new pieces at the The Mozaik Arts and Culture Centre. There is gallery space for solo, or group shows as well as an art studio. Join the team in hosting cultural events and workshops.

Length: 1-3 months.
Time of year: Various

All participants will participate in team life, which may require serving in different ways regardless of your placement.

English language helper

Help ESL (English as a Second Language) learners improve their fluency by helping at English conversation clubs. Native English speakers only. ESL training or experience is an advantage, but not required.

Length: 
2 weeks.
Time of year: 
Any.

All participants will participate in team life, which may require serving in different ways regardless of your placement.

Skills Training and Discipleship (Arabic Ministry)

Turkey has the world’s largest population of Arab-background refugees and migrants. Teach vocational skills with the aim of improving participants’ job prospects. Working directly with our Arabic ministry leader, disciple new Christians in Ankara and other Turkish cities. Basic level Arabic is an advantage.

Length: 1-3 months.
Time of year: Various.

All participants will participate in team life, which may require serving in different ways regardless of your placement.

Vision, prayer and worship

Come pray alongside the team, help break up the hard spiritual ground and prepare the way for new works to begin. Pray in Ankara and other Turkish cities. Particularly suitable for those seeking vision or inspiration for longer term ministry in Asia Minor.

Length: 2-3 weeks.
Time of year: Various.

* All participants will participate in team life, which may require serving in different ways regardless of your placement.

More Information

Location
Ankara, Çanakkale, Istanbul and other central Anatolian provinces.

People Group
Turks, Arabs, Kurds, Arabic-speaking refugees from Syria and Iraq, Farsi-speaking refugees from Afghanistan and Iran.

Culture
Turkey sits between East and West, drawing elements from both to produce its own unique blend of culture. Arabic, Farsi and Kurdish are spoken in addition to Turkish.

Team Vision
To prayerfully serve together alongside the local church. To see believers discipled and new churches started among the Turkish people.

Cost
The approximate cost is $225 per week per person plus flights and insurance. This includes accommodation, groceries and utilities, public transport, low personal costs, language learning and ministry travel.

Application Requirement
Those under 18 will need to apply and come with an adult who is responsible for them.

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