When you join a short-term volunteer team you make a difference in the life of a child…family…or community. Volunteers of different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds are essential to our mission.

Teams typically include 8-25 volunteers from the same affiliate and focus on skills training, construction, housing, healthcare, nutrition, child activities and education. As a volunteer, you are encouraged to develop relationships with the people you meet.

With your team’s help, we are able to better serve, teach and care for struggling people. With your help we can change countless lives around the world — and yours may be one of them.

Flexibility

You will work closely with our team coordinators to design a volunteer experience that will meet your goals while helping people.

Growth

As part of a short-term team, you and your colleagues can expect to experience personal growth, team unity, friendships and cross-cultural understanding.

Low Stress

Our staff minimize the stress, risk and time demands for your trip. We speak the language, know the culture and manage lodging, meals and transportation.

Authenticity

By working with ER and our national partners, you experience genuine interaction with the local citizens, resulting in an authentic cultural experience.

Track Record

With 20+ years as a registered not-for-profit organization, ER has successfully led hundreds of short-term team projects. Here are a few examples of projects your team can support:

• Christmas Outreaches: To Ecuador, South Africa and the Philippines.

• Healthcare: Health screenings, dental work and physical therapy.

• Vocational Skills & Business Training: Employment skills and self-care.

• Construction and Maintenance: Building block homes and repairing buildings.

• Sports Camps: Operating/sponsoring camps for children.