Our volunteer Impact Teams are the “hands and feet” that get to go and see what God has purposed to do through Kids Around the World come to fruition — whether it is by giving kids the gift of play with a beautiful playground, providing nutritious meals, or sharing God’s story of His love for them. We partner with amazing ministries all over the world and come alongside them to help kids come to know God’s transforming hope in their own lives. The work our Impact Teams do often serves as a springboard to impact more and more children.

We encourage you to read the stories and information on our website to learn more about our ministry programs in each country. For additional information on countries visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html

People who make financial contributions for volunteers traveling on a mission trip will receive a receipt for their donation. As a volunteer who is paying your own way on a mission trip, a significant portion of your cost may be tax-deductible.

Our team members come from all walks of life, locations, different age levels and abilities. They all have a place and a purpose on our teams and we are so thankful for all that they do! There is so much more to be done! We welcome children on our trips…our trips are a great way for kids to experience other cultures and interact with children around the world. The age discretion is up to the parents or guardians of the minor (under 18 years old). We do require a travel permission waiver for minor volunteers.

Your trip land cost includes all in-country expenses (all meals, lodging, in-country transportation, insurance, events, visas, taxes, and fees). The trips will vary for additional pricing such as flights, meals not included, shopping or any other expenses you chose outside of the land package.

The cost of your trip includes secondary insurance that covers emergency medical healthcare. If there were a serious illness or accident, staff would be available to immediately transport you to a safe hospital or clinic for quality health care. Most of the minor discomforts and illnesses that occur during international travel can be taken care of with over-the-counter medicines. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for medicines to help you adjust to potential health issues. A few examples of what to bring: Tylenol, cold meds, non-drowsy Dramamine, roll-on pain reliever, first aid kit…

Depending on where you are traveling you may or may not need shots. This will be covered in the trip overview. For immediate information visit the World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/countries/en/

The trip team leader will be reachable during the trip and in communication with our offices in the states. There are many options to stay in touch with family and friends back in the states while you are traveling. With internet access, Facebook is a great way to stay in touch along with email or the app WhatsApp. International phone plans are easy to set up and reasonably priced based on your phone provider.

There is a general packing list provided for each trip that will help with your packing needs. There will also be team communications to help prepare you for your upcoming trip and answer any questions or concerns you have.

Our team members come from all walks of life, locations, different age levels and abilities. They all have a place and a purpose on our teams and we are so thankful for all that they do! Everyone has a place and a purpose on our teams. There is so much more to be done!

Each trip is different so you will need to read through the descriptions to find out the specifics. Travel with one of our teams to see children and their communities transformed and impacted through providing food, building playgrounds and sharing God’s Word. You will help provide a brighter future for kids all over the world.

You do! God has blessed everyone with multiple giftings, skills, and hobbies, and all can be used on a trip. What you can use on a mission trip might surprise you!

Each team member has the opportunity to raise his or her own financial support in order to go on a mission trip. While this task may seem daunting, it is a unique opportunity to see God provide in ways that will strengthen the faith of those going on the trip. The trip can also be paid in full if you decided to not fund raise.

A visa is an entry document required by a foreign government in addition to your passport. Not all foreign governments require a visa. Your team leader will check the foreign entry requirements for the country you plan to visit. A visa may be stamped on your passport or a paper visa may be affixed to your passport. If a visa is required, we’ll provide the appropriate visa application forms for you to complete. Most visa applications require two or three passport-size photos as well. The visa fees for each team member are included in the team budget. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please make sure that the team leader and the Missions Department know this information. It may mean a different visa process for you. If you do not have a passport, we recommend that you begin the process immediately. See complete passport information from the U.S. Department of State. Most countries require that travelers’ passports not expire within six months of the end of travel. Please check your passport immediately. If it is set to expire within six months of the end of this trip, please begin the process to renew it now.