Mission Teams to Sierra Leone - Why We Travel

Each year, Helping Children Worldwide sends mission teams from the US to support the hardworking and dedicated staff of the Child Reintegration Centre and Mercy Hospital in Bo, Sierra Leone.  A mission trip is a wonderful opportunity to serve alongside the people who help vulnerable children and families, and is an opportunity to see how you can advance God’s kingdom in Sierra Leone while you are there and when you return. Before you apply, take a look at these reasons to evaluate why you want to go.

Requirements

Team members must be 18 years or older at time of travel, and must have a valid passport. Team Members are required to attend at least 3 United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) team training sessions prior to departure. Additionally, each team member must raise a minimum of $3200* in order to go; all donations to HCW are tax deductible. Fundraising deadlines will be determined at the first team training session. If deadlines and requirements are not met, you may transfer your application to another trip. 

*$3200 is the amount for travelers originating from Dulles Airport in Virginia.  If you are traveling from outside the DC area, you need to factor in the cost of travel to Dulles where the team will meet for departure for Sierra Leone.​

Click here to download our FAQ sheet

Deadlines and Meeting Dates

​The deadline to sign up for a mission trip is generally five to six months before departure. This lead time allows time for you to attend United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) team training, raise funds for your trip, and complete necessary preparations.

*dates might shift slightly due to flight availability

Helping Children Worldwide (HCW) must receive your completed application by the deadline date posted next to each team listed above. Click the links below to register for an interest meeting:

March Interest Meeting

July Team Interest Meeting

October Team Interest Meeting

December Team Interest Meeting

Application

​If you would like information about joining a mission team, please email mission@helpingchildrenworldwide.org.  If you would like to apply for a team, please click on the application link below. ​

Click Here to Apply for a Mission Team!

Virtual Missions

HCW is looking at alternate ways that people can stay connected to the staff at the CRC and Mercy Hospital. If you are interested in virtual mission opportunities, please contact Yasmine Vaughan at mission@helpingchildrenworldwide.org.  ​

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DONATE TO SUPPORT A MISSION TEAM

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If you are donating to a trip:

1. Click on the team they are participating in above
2. Scroll until you find their name, then click on their name.
3. Enter the amount you would like to donate and click NEXT
4. Fill in your contact information and click NEXT
5. Click NEXT and fill in your payment information
6. You will receive a tax receipt in your email shortly after payment

If you are donating to a trip, but do not see the person's name listed:

1. Click the team they are participating in above
2. Select DONATE
3. Enter the amount you would like to donate at click NEXT
4. Fill in your contact information and click NEXT
5. Under "dedication", select IN HONOR OF and enter the person's name
6. Click NEXT and fill in your payment information
7. You will receive a tax receipt in your email shortly after payment