Serve for a Summer or Longer

Use your Skills and Experience to Create Change that Lasts

If you are considering how to join what Jesus is doing in our world - exploring a serving opportunity with One Collective is a great place to begin. People who serve often tell us that their experience is one of the most impactful and formational times of their life.

Joining others who share your passions and using your skills and abilities to create change puts you at the center of what Jesus is doing around the world.

Serving with One cOllective

  • Find meaning and purpose as a part of a team focused on holistic/sustainable change.

  • Build incredible relationships and transform communities from the inside-out.

  • Get support and training from experienced leaders along every step of your serving journey.

  • Grow personally, spiritually, and professionally through hands-on experience.

Opportunities to Serve with One Collective

Short-Term
(1-9 Months)

Serve for a summer or a few months anytime during the year. Join a team and explore what serving is like. Experience local culture, start meaningful relationships, and grow personally as your worldview expands.

Mid-Term
(Up to 2 Years)

Move to a community and join ongoing work. Integrate into another culture and develop close relationships. See change happen and take ownership of strategic initiatives or projects that contribute to long-term strategy.

Long-Term
(2+ Years)

Build deep relationships and shape long-term strategy. Empower community members to take ownership of change. Become a key contributor to initiatives and projects driving change - and see transformation spread.

The First Step: Connect with a Serving Coach

Schedule an initial time to talk with a One Collective Serving Coach. We’ll walk you through the questions most people ask as they consider serving, and help you feel out what opportunities may be a good fit. If you decide to move forward, we’ll be your guide throughout the serving process.

Explore Serving Opportunities

View a list of current serving opportunities across One Collective communities and learn more about how you can join what Jesus is doing in a specific location.

The Serving Process:

If you’re interested in serving, our team will walk with you on every step of the journey. Click any item to learn more.

  • A serving coach will work with you and learn about your passions, skills, and experience - explore roles and potential locations together

  • Get to know field leaders, discuss specifics, and work together with your coach through a process designed to prepare you for the next step.

  • Plans are finalized and your coach will guide you through training that equips you with strategy, fundraising, resources, and support related to your role and location.

Strategy that Changes the World

See how One Collective leaders around the world are living out a tested strategy modeled after the ways of Jesus.

If you’re ready to explore what your serving journey could look like - our team would love to connect with you.

The First Step: Connect with a Serving Coach

Schedule an initial time to talk with a One Collective Serving Coach. We’ll walk you through the questions most people ask as they consider serving, and help you feel out what opportunities may be a good fit. If you decide to move forward, we’ll be your guide throughout the serving process.