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Global Mission
Explore our global mission serving opportunities below! Discover how you can support our mission partnerships and be a part of a welcoming community to refugee claimants in Toronto!
Global
Global Mission Prayer Team Member
We are seeking prayer team members who can commit to praying regularly for our mission partners around the world
Job Responsibilities
- Receive weekly prayer requests and updates from our mission partners by email
- Commit to praying for these prayer requests
- Write prayers and encouragement for our mission partners when you feel led
Skills, Attitudes, Knowledge
- Strong and growing relationship with Christ
- Strong understanding of the importance and power of intercessory prayer
- Time to commit to prayer weekly
- Commitment to confidentiality
Relationship, Liaison
- Missionary Care Pastor and Missionary Correspondent will provide you with updates and will receive and forward any prayer letters you compose for our mission partners
Time Commitment
- At least one hour a week upon receiving the prayer requests for that particular week
- Additional time would be needed if the volunteer is composing prayer letters to send to partners
Benefits, Challenges
- Intercessory prayer is the incredible privilege of standing with Jesus before the Father, lifting up our brothers and sisters
- Strengthen your own prayer experience
Success Measures
- Regular commitment to prayer
- Growing passion to pray
Training
- Plan to Protect Training
- There will be a brief training to go over the principles of intercessory prayer and to share the background of some of the partners that will be prayed for
Screening Requirements
- Multiple interviews, and must sign off on & adhere to a confidentiality agreement and correspondence protocol, the Statement of Faith, and the Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
- Must have attended The Peoples Church for at a minimum of 6 months
There are many more ways you can become globally engaged by praying, giving, and serving! Learn more
The Peoples House
Handyperson
To assist in repairs and carpentry at The Peoples House (TPH)
Job Responsibilities
- Minor repairs in house such as replacing light fixtures, doorknobs, cupboards and drawers, blinds, etc.
- Consult on larger repairs needed
Skills, Attitudes, Knowledge
- General handyperson skills such as: plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrician, etc.
- Able to teach skills to residents
Relationship, Liaison
- Works with House Manager and residents
Time Commitment
- As needed
Benefits, Challenges
- Use practical skills to engage in refugee ministry
- Build relationships with residents
- Help keep the property at TPH safe and functional
Success Measures
- The house is in good repair
Training
- Plan to Protect Training
Screening Requirements
- Vulnerable sector screening, multiple interviews, reference checks, and must sign off on & adhere to a confidentiality agreement and correspondence protocol, the Statement of Faith, and the Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
- Must have attended The Peoples Church for at a minimum of 6 months
Translator
To assist residents of The Peoples House who do not speak English to move forward positively and comfortably where language is a barrier
Job Responsibilities
- Translating during house intake
- Translating during monthly 1:1 meetings
- Meeting with caseworker
- Completing paper work
- Praying for the residents and the ministry
Skills, Attitudes, Knowledge
- Fluent in English as well as on or more of the following: Arabic, French, Spanish, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi
- Knowledge of the refugee claim / hearing process is an asset
Relationship, Liaison
- Work with House Manager, residents of The Peoples House
Time Commitment
- As needed- Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Benefits, Challenges
- Be able to assist someone in a new country and culture by speaking their native tongue
- Build relationships and friendships
Success Measures
- Residents feel comfortable and understand how to move forward
Training
- Plan to Protect Training
- Refugee Ministry onboarding training
- When Helping Hurts
Screening Requirements
- Vulnerable sector screening, multiple interviews, reference checks, and must sign off on & adhere to a confidentiality agreement and correspondence protocol, the Statement of Faith, and the Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
- Must have attended The Peoples Church for at a minimum of 6 months