The Salvation Army Launches Executive on a Mission
The Salvation Army in Canada has launched a pilot program that will give volunteers an opportunity to make extended-length, overseas mission trips to help people in need. There are many Canadians with the time and the means to provide expertise in parts of the world where people are less fortunate.
“We want to harness the talents and abilities of everyday Canadians who are looking to do something meaningful with their free time,” said Brian Burditt, Director of The Salvation Army World Missions program in Canada. “This program gives everyday people with a strong desire and motivation to help others the opportunity to make contributions in real, constructive and rewarding ways.”
As part of the program, The Salvation Army World Missions Office will work with volunteers who will travel with teams from the Army on missions trips around the world. Some of these programs include:
- Tanzania: HIV/AIDS Medical Care
- Malawi: Adult Literacy
- Kenya: Goat Banking Programs
Aine Curran, a small business owner from Toronto, will be the first volunteer to embark on a mission. “For Type-A business personalities, this is the perfect getaway, because it allows you to help others while using your day-to-day work skill set, said Curran.”
During her three-week trip to Tanzania, she will visit Rung’abure, Koleli, Kemange, Tarime, Moshi and Dar es Salaam. In addition to filming for the documentary, she plans to send back regular dispatches to update the progress of her trip, which will be featured on The Salvation Army Canadian web site. The Salvation Army will develop a short documentary that will be used to recruit new members for the program and help raise corporate funding for future missions.
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