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Serve alongside OMS missionaries in Montevideo, Uruguay, doing various activities in a church plant!
Why Uruguay?
Why Uruguay?
Uruguay is unique, different, and likely a place none of your friends have explored yet. We love partnering with new friends to learn and grow together in this fascinating corner of an international city, where the only thing rarer than a Christian is a church family.
Montevideo offers a curious blend (culturally European, geographically South American).
The food is simple but satisfying (ideal for both carnivores and vegetarians). Spanish is the primary language, spoken warmly and often alongside other languages in this global context.
What You’ll Gain:
Come to Montevideo to grow your "soft" skill set through daily interactions across diverse economic, social, and cultural realities. You’ll meet people who may become lifelong friends (if you let them).
Language & Culture:
Spanish and English are widely spoken, but you’ll hear many other languages too. Be prepared for an additional learning curve with Southern Cone Spanish as you walk the Rambla and watch the sun set over the Río de la Plata.
Practical Considerations:
If you’re a gifted young person excited about the local church—and especially if you bring a needed skill set (e.g., audiovisual, music, youth work in English or Spanish)—we’re open to exploring additional support through the church.
What You'll Do:
Christ Church MVD will be your home base. We’re actively engaged in ministries and outreaches across the city, and we’ll help you find a good fit, whether you want to focus deeply or diversify your experience, to learn and to contribute.
Ministry Connections:
We collaborate with a wide range of ministries, including:
- Young Life
- Youth for Christ
- Methodist Homeless Outreach
- A Children’s Home
- Mennonite church lunch-school outreach
- Uruguay Bible Seminary
- Teach Beyond
You'll also get to visit nursing homes, hospitals, and other places where presence and relationship matter.
Responsibilities:
- Serve alongside our volunteer international team and connect deeply with new friends from across the globe.
- Help host and participate in events, and small groups, like Alpha, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship or Community Bible Study.
- Manage yourself, your living space, and your commitments by asking for what you need with initiative and clarity.
- Meet regularly with a mentor or coach from the pastoral team.
- Share your faith and experience in an honest and friendly way.
- Participate in several Zoom interviews prior to trip to discuss expectations and process.
Skills:
- High School diploma or GED required, some college preferred
- Basic Spanish preferred or other language such as French, Portuguese, or German.
- Flexible being around new people with whom you may not share much language, compatibility, or background similarities
- Comfortable sharing and talking with others
- Able to relax and have fun in varied environments
- Willing to serve in a variety of capacities
- Willing to work through misunderstandings on a team.
- Listening and conversational proficiency.
- Able to manage yourself well during free time.
Important Details:
- The timing for this opportunity is flexible (2-6 months between June-Dec. 2027)
- You will live in Montevideo, Uruguay.
- Cost per month is approximately $2,100 (not including travel expenses).
- This is a volunteer internship that requires raising financial support through ministry partners.
- Scholarships are available! Please inquire to see if you are eligible.
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Serve alongside OMS missionaries in Montevideo, Uruguay, doing various activities in a church plant!
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