Working with the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Do you know sign language and have a heart for the deaf and hearing impaired? One of the largest unreached people groups in Bolivia is the deaf and hearing impaired community. Through our medical clinic in the city of Potosí, we have access to this community every day, but we long to be able to share the love of Jesus with them through teaching sign language, organising support groups, and caring for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our prayer is that the deaf and hearing impaired and their families in Potosí would come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, learn Bolivian Sign Language, and have access to resources that will help them to flourish in all aspects of life. If you know sign language, would like to work with the deaf and hearing impaired, are a social worker, a psychologist, a counsellor, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist or a plastic surgeon, we would love to have you join our team!

Bolivia, South & Central America

Any duration

Mission Mobilization

Working alongside churches, seminaries, and other groups you would encourage individuals and, especially, church leaders to fulfill the Great Commission. You would work with church leaders to explain how the Great Commission impacts their church and encourage them to pray for, to give to and to raise up people for global mission.

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

Children with Special Needs

There are many children with special needs in Bolivia, including ADHD, autism and Down's Syndrome. Unfortunately, these children and their families face additional challenges because they are often marginalised and under-served. We are reaching out to them with the love of Jesus, showing them how special they are in his eyes and helping these children and their families thrive. Talk to us to find out how you could help. We organise support groups caring for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and hold workshops for parents and teachers of special needs children. Do you have a heart for children with special needs? We are looking for psychologists and therapists, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists/therapists. Come be a part of our multi-disciplinary team bringing hope to families of children with special needs. Empower a child’s life!

Bolivia, South & Central America

Any duration

Bolivia’s Youth and Children

Childhood is when people usually choose to become Jesus followers. It is a time of formation and decision-making, yet a time of vulnerability for potential abuse and harm. Minors need safe spaces and safe people to nurture and guide them in life. More than 50 per cent of Bolivia’s population is aged 25 or younger, so ministry focused toward children and youth presents a tremendous opportunity to develop life-long disciples of Christ. The Bolivian church has asked SIM for workers to partner with them to build leadership capacity in children and youth ministries. SIM is seeking workers to be involved in Bible clubs, puppet ministry, camping, sports, after-school tutoring, youth mentoring, big brother/big sister relationships, Young Life, university ministry, church or community-based youth groups.

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

The Shoe Shiners of La Paz

Kayuparu means 'at his feet', and is a ministry that is reaching out to the masked shoe shiners of La Paz. The shiners hide their faces behind masks because there is a strong sense of shame associated with being a shiner. In the eyes of society, they are invisible and insignificant. A lot of them are students who need the work to pay for their tuition, others are facing economic hardships. Our desire is for them to realise they are not insignificant and invisible in the eyes of God, and that they find hope in Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Join our team to reach out to the shoe shiners and their families!

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

Professionals

To see urban professionals transformed by the gospel and modelling a Christ-centred life in their workplaces, churches and communities.

Bolivia, South & Central America

Any duration

Mission Leadership

To provide visionary leadership and excellent support to the workers and staff of SIM Bolivia. If you have experience in leadership or administration and have overseas ministry or work experience consider this opportunity. A good level of Spanish is necessary or a willingness to learn. You must be willing to adapt to Bolivian culture and work with Bolivian administrative staff and workers in service of our multi-ethnic team of missionaries. You will relate to SIM workers and national church leadership.

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

Professionals Among Muslims

We seek professionals of all kinds to engage in their work whilst living in unreached communities. University lecturers, medical professionals, engineers etc. We want to talk to all types of professionals who share a heart for the lost and a desire to learn language and culture. Using your professional skills you would work in a secular context while sharing your faith through your work and in your community.

Middle East-North Africa-Central Asia

Long term (+2 years)
Mid term (1 to 2 years)

Sahel Academy

The mission of Sahel Academy is to develop students through a holistic education of the highest quality, while nurturing a Christ-like character and a heart of service. We are looking for a new director, a new high school principal and teachers willing to serve short-term or long-term. Each staff member contributes to this strategy not only by nurturing and discipling students, but also by enabling many mission families to continue their work among unreached people groups in Niger and neighbouring West African countries. Staff members also have opportunities to share the gospel with students who are not believers.

Niger, West Africa

Any duration

Maradi Area Outreach & Discipleship Team

We use a variety of tools, interests, and gifts as we connect with many people to see healthier communities where Christ is proclaimed. We would love to talk to you if you're interested in joining our team, no matter where your gifting lies.

Niger, West Africa

Any duration

Urban Northwest Ministry Team

The urban ministry team Northwest seeks to plant self-sustaining churches in a mega-city by December, 2025. The team also aims to plan new churches around the country by preparing more disciples. We'd love you to join the team and build up healthy congregations together!

South Asia

Long term (+2 years)

National Outreach Ministry Team

Work alongside nationals, and partners to see thousands of healthy churches composed of disciples of Jesus coming from the majority established throughout Bangladesh.

South Asia

Long term (+2 years)