Volunteer Programme at Wetheringsett
If you prefer to stay nearer home, why not take up the challenge of working with us at the SIM-UK headquarters. You will learn a great deal about mission, be involved in our commitment to pray for mission, and rub shoulders with many people who pass through from all over the world. You need to be keen to grow in your relationship with God as discipleship will be a key element during your stay. Come for a few weeks, or stay for several months.
It's a challenge to serve practically… and gain a valuable insight into world mission from the inside out
What does a VP@Wetheringsett do?
Being a volunteer at Wetheringsett means getting involved in the practical tasks of running the guesthouse.
It will include:
- Learning about the work of SIM throughout the world and being involved in praying for missionaries on a regular basis
- Having the opportunity to take part in small group Bible study and discussion times
- Some training in areas relating to overseas work
- Being linked to a local church
- Having the opportunity to go on a 1–2 month overseas placement (for those coming for 9 months)
. . . and some of the following:
- General housework and cleaning duties
- Cooking/kitchen duties
- Shopping
- Caring for children for short periods of time
- Outdoor work/basic maintenance
- Driving to stations, airports, shops, etc
- Spending time with visitors to SIM-UK, making them feel welcome and cared for
- Assisting in the SIM office, when necessary
Who can be a VP@Wetheringsett?
Anyone! Well, nearly anyone!
If you have an interest in mission and are willing to do almost anything that is asked of you, read on...
It is preferable that you:
- are over 21 years old
- can drive
- can communicate in English
How much does it cost?
SIM-UK will be responsible for your food, accommodation (at Wetheringsett Manor), and all expenses relating to your work.
If you are coming for 9 months or more, the arrangements are a bit different. We encourage you to raise as much of your support costs as possible.
If you choose to do an overseas placement, the additional cost is your responsibility. This will vary depending on the country and length of the assignment.
We encourage you to build up a team of prayer and financial supporters who will stand with you in this venture.
How much time do I need?
We prefer . . . 'How much time can I give?'
- Three weeks would give you a taste of how the SIM headquarters and guesthouse works, a glimpse into the lives of a few missionaries and, hopefully, a desire to find out more. If your time coincides with the summer camp or orientation course, then your practical help will be even more valuable! Generally, these three-week placements take place during the summer months.
- Three months would give you more of an insight into the running of the SIM headquarters and guesthouse, and the opportunity to learn how you can be more involved in mission. How about coming for the whole of the summer (June to October)?
- Nine months would give you a much wider knowledge of how a mission organisation works. It would mean that you can have a deeper involvement in all aspects of the headquarters and guesthouse, a greater opportunity to experience first-hand what SIM is doing all over the world, and the opportunity to absorb some training to equip you for the future.
