Volunteer Opportunities

Help get Scriptures in use throughout the world by joining the JAARS team in Waxhaw.

There are many opportunities for you to make a significant contribution to the work of Bible translation at JAARS. We can use volunteers for any length of time—from one week up to full time. Make your vacations, sabbaticals, internships, and retirement more purposeful than ordinary.

Service Possibilities

Aviation - aircraft mechanic, machinist, avionics technician, general hangar maintenance.
Cafeteria - kitchen assistant, cook, dishwasher.
Child Care - teacher, teacher’s aide.
Computer - software, hardware, training areas.
Construction and Maintenance - builder, carpenter, painter, mechanic, welder, electrician, plumber, grounds-keeper, handy-man.
Housing - housekeeper, decorator, seamstress.
Management and supervisory roles may be available to qualified volunteers who are able to work full time for a year or longer.
Materials Transportation - local and long-range drivers, vehicle maintenance.
Offices - secretary, receptionist, computer operator.

Testimonies from Volunteers at JAARS

Read stories of volunteers at JAARS.

Requirements

Desire to promote and assist Bible translation, compatible personality, willingness to serve as needed, and adequate physical health.
At least 14 years of age. A volunteer under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for him/her while serving at JAARS, or the volunteer must live with a JAARS related family.
Have adequate health insurance.
Willing and able to cover all personal living expenses while serving at JAARS. JAARS does not provide any remuneration or subsidies for volunteers or Wycliffe members serving at the center.
Long-term volunteers must have godly character and be in agreement with the Wycliffe doctrinal statement.
Groups are welcome, but are normally limited to 15 and are subject to the availability of housing and meaningful work assignments.
To protect our children JAARS does criminal background checks on anyone having repetitive access or contact with our children or youth.

Housing

JAARS has on-center housing for rent as well as an RV park. To be eligible to rent center housing beyond one week, a single volunteer must work at least 30 hours per week, and couples a combined total of 40 hours per week. For your information, JAARS is a non-smoking campus.

Meals

All JAARS housing units have cooking facilities. The JAARS dining room offers a noon meal Monday through Friday. There are several restaurants within 10 to 15 minutes of the center. Many more are available 25 to 30 minutes away.

Procedure

If you believe the Lord is leading you to volunteer at JAARS, fill out and return the application form, available in DOC or PDF format, to the JAARS Human Resources Department.

Free download for PDF files:

Send the completed application to:

human_resources_jaars@sil.org or to

JAARS Human Resources Department
Box 248
Waxhaw NC 28173-0248

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Email: human_resources_jaars@sil.org
Phone: 704-843-6150
FAX: 704-843-6400